Pokemon Go Mega Lucario Raid Day: Date & time
One of the most highly-anticipatedMega Evolutions is finally coming to Pokemon Go, as Niantic has confirmed that Mega Lucario is making its way to the game.
As one of the most popular Pokemon in the game, it’s no surprise that Lucario received an amazing Mega Evolution in Pokemon X & Y. Not only did it get a huge boost to its Speed and offensive stats, but it received Adaptability, increasing its STAB bonus even further.
Mega Lucario is coming to the game in the third part of the Ultra Unlocks event. If you want Mega Lucario, you must face this powerful Pokemon as part of aRaid Day. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
You will have to defeat Mega Lucario aspart of Mega Raidsto unlock its Mega Energy. This will undoubtedly be a tricky fight, so make sure you have a squad that can handle a Steel/Fighting-type Pokemon.
Trainers can access the following bonuses during Mega Lucario Raid Day:
The Pokemon Go Mega LucarioRaid Day ticket costs $5 (or equivalent pricing for your local currency),and offers trainers the following bonuses:
Yes, Shiny Mega Lucario can be encountered during Pokemon Go’s Ultra Unlock event. This isn’t surprising, as the regular Lucario’s Shiny form is available in the game.
Shiny Mega Lucario switches the blue in its aesthetic for a bright yellow. While certainly distinct, some would argue it’snot an improvement over the regular form.
Want to learn more about Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go? Check out our guide for thebest Mega Evolutions to use in the Pokemon Go Master League.
Scott Baird is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon, Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Final Fantasy, and Magic The Gathering, and Nintendo games. He also has bylines at Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, Screen Rant, The Gamer, and TopTenz.
