Pokemon Go will soon kick off Mega Gallade Raid Day in time for the new year

Get ready for a Mega Gallade Raid Day in Pokémon Go! This January 11th event offers boosted chances to encounter a Shiny Gallade and features exciting bonuses.

The holiday season is busy, but Pokémon Go is offering a great reason to squeeze in some playtime. Mega Gallade makes its Mega Raid debut, increasing the excitement of the January 11th Raid Day. There's a chance to catch a Shiny Gallade – good luck!

Pokémon Go's latest update includes several event bonuses:

• Increased Remote Raid Pass Limit: From January 10th to 11th, you can acquire more Remote Raid Passes.
• Free Raid Passes: Spin Gym Photo Discs for up to five extra free Raid Passes.
• Shiny Gallade Boost: Encounter Shiny Gallade at a higher rate in Mega Raids.

For an extra advantage, a $5 Event Ticket provides:

• Eight additional Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs.
• Increased chances of Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
• 50% XP bonus from Raid Battles.
• 2x Stardust from Raid Battles.

A Mega Gallade Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will also be available for purchase in the Pokémon Go Web Store for $4.99 (or local equivalent).

Ready to participate? Download Pokémon Go from the App Store or Google Play. It's free-to-play with in-app purchases.

Stay updated on the latest news by following the official Facebook page, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded video above for a preview of the event's atmosphere and visuals.