In Pokémon GO you can expect an extra raid hour today, August 24, 2023. We will show you the information you need for the event.
What kind of event is this? Usually, the raid hours in Pokémon GO take place on Wednesday evenings. But today, Thursday, there is an additional date.
If you fancy even more proto-raid, you should take an hour off this evening.
Additional Raid Hour on August 24 – Which Boss?
When does the raid hour take place today? The event starts at the usual time of 6:00 PM. It will be active for an hour and ends again at 7:00 PM.
Which boss will be there? In the event raids starting today, you will encounter Proto-Groudon. This Pokémon is of the ground and fire types and is weak against water and ground for those reasons.
Pokémon like Mega-Swampert and Proto-Kyogre are among the strongest attackers you can use in these raids. We have written a counter guide for you, where you can see the 20 best Pokémon you should use against this boss.
With a bit of luck, you might even find a shiny after the raid and get shiny Proto-Groudon. A real eye-catcher in your collection.
In the coming days, you will have another chance to catch Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon. During the GO Fest, you can encounter the bosses again and get your chances to catch them.
Many players from the community are already looking forward to the GO Fest 2023. You can play it with a ticket or completely without. In our overview, we show you everything you need to know about the GO Fest 2023. With bonuses, times, habitats, tickets, shinies, and more.
Are you joining the raid hour today or is the weekend’s battles enough for you?
