Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day: All You Need To Know

The Pokemon GO Tales of Transformation season is slowly becoming the Mega gift that keeps on giving. Earlier, we had the announcement of Mega Camerupt, a new Mega Pokemon in the game coming our way this September. The big news was then followed by the announcement of Pokemon GO Steel Skyline Event, where Dynamax Duraludon makes its debut in the game. Not even 24 hours had gone by since the massive news, Scopely decided to keep the gaming community buzzing with another massive drop in the form of Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day.

Yes, you saw that right! Right after the arrival of Mega Camerupt, we will have to arrange our resources and gear up for Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day at the beginning of October. From an increase in remote raid limits to the hefty bonuses, here is everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day.

Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day

Mega Metagross in Pokemon GO has been teased for a long time. Moreover, it was confirmed with the Pokemon GO Tales of Transformation announcement that came from Scopely. It has been a short wait within the community as the Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day announcement just came a couple of weeks after the first confirmation of the new Mega.

@PokemonGOApp took it to their official X to make the Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day announcement live with the gaming community on 18th September, 2025, around 1:30 AM (IST).

Given the popularity of Metagross in the game and the series, it was no wonder that the community is buzzing in excitement to get their team together and battle it out during the raid day to evolve their Metagross into its Mega evolution.

One of the biggest players in the community, @ItsFleeceKing, pretty much summarized the excitement within the trainers.

Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day Date and Time

As per the announcement, Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day takes place on Saturday, October 4th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. During this time, trainers will be able to battle the Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon, and if they are lucky, they can encounter the shiny form of regular Metagross.

Event features of Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day

Here are the Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day event features:

• Remote raid pass limits will be increased to 20 from 3rd October at 5 PM to 4th October at 8 PM PDT.
• Trainers can obtain up to five additional free Raid passes from spinning the Gym Photo Discs (with a total of six).

Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day: Hundo CP

Now that you are aware of the event features, let us take a look at what CP you should focus on if you are looking to get the Hundo or a possible Shundo Metagross:

Please keep in mind that the Metagross caught through the raids will learn the fast attack Shadow Claw. If you are looking to focus on mega evolving a Metagross that you already have, then you would need to use an elite fast TM to get the shadow claw.

Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day: Event Ticket

There is a raid day ticket available for the price of USD 4.99 or equivalent in your local currency. Here are the rewards you can expect from the Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Raid Day event ticket:

• Eight extra raid passes from spinning the gym photo discs
• Better chance of getting rare Candy XL from raids (Trainer level 31 and up)
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles.
• 2x Stardust from Raid Battles.

Top Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Counters

To keep you ready, here are the top Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Counters for Raid Day:

• Mega Y Charizard
• Primal Groudon
• Dawn Wings Necrozma
• Mega Garchomp
• Mega Tyranitar
• Mega Blaziken
• Mega Heatran

Pokemon GO Mega Metagross Moveset

Here is the moveset of Pokemon GO Mega Metagross:

Please keep in mind that Shadow Claw is an exclusive move that is earned from catching the Metagross from raids during raid day. You can also use Elite Fast TM to get the move on your existing Metagross. There is no doubt that Metagross is considered the best Pokemon in Pokemon GO by many. With the Mega Evolution coming, the Pokemon will be reaching higher ranks.