Today, there is the Raid Day with Proto-Groudon in Pokémon GO. We have gathered all the important information for you on how you can make the most of it.
When does the Raid Day take place? The Raid Day with Proto-Groudon runs today, on March 23, 2024. It starts at 2:00 PM and will end at 5:00 PM.
What kind of event is this? During the Raid Day, you can encounter and challenge Proto-Groudon in numerous gyms. If you defeat it, you can catch Groudon in its normal form afterward.
For defeating it, you will also receive Proto Energy for Groudon. The faster you complete the raid, the more energy you will receive.
Raid Day with Proto-Groudon – Here’s how it works
How to get Proto-Groudon: Once you have collected enough Proto Energy for Groudon through the raids, you can trigger the Protomorphosis and receive Proto-Groudon. The Protomorphosis is similar to the Mega Evolutions of other Pokémon.
How much energy do I need for the Protomorphosis? To trigger the Protomorphosis of Groudon for the first time, you need 400 Proto Energy.
What bonuses are there during the event? While the event is running, you can look forward to the following bonuses:
- The chance to encounter Groudon in its Shiny variant is increased
- By spinning the discs of gyms, you will receive 5 additional raid passes
- The limit for remote raid passes is increased to 20 (already since Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and until Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM)
How should I proceed on the Raid Day? To make the most out of the raid passes you receive from spinning gyms, the following process is advisable:
- Challenge and defeat a Proto-Groudon in a gym
- Spin the gym disc of the current gym to receive a new pass
- Look for the next gym and repeat the process
How do I defeat Proto-Groudon the fastest? While Groudon is only a Ground type, Proto-Groudon has both Ground and Fire types. This gives Proto-Groudon a double weakness against Water-type attackers, making Water Pokémon the best counters against Proto-Groudon.
Additionally, you should rely on the team play feature when going into raids against Proto-Groudon with your friends. This will give you an additional boost to your charge attacks.
Is Proto-Groudon worth it? With Proto-Groudon, you get the best Ground-type attacker in Pokémon GO that you can have. The Pokémon is a great asset for anyone who frequently battles in raids and gyms. The best move combination is Mud Shot with Precipice Blades, if you play Proto-Groudon as a Ground attacker. For Precipice Blades, you will need to use a Charged TM.
You can also play the Pokémon as a Fire attacker. Although it doesn’t have a Fire-type fast attack, it is a very strong Fire-type Pokémon with its stats and the charged attack Eruption.
What is included in the optional ticket? In the Pokémon GO shop, you can also purchase an optional ticket for the Raid Day. It costs €5.99 and provides you with the following advantages:
- 8 additional raid passes from spinning gyms
- Increased chance for special XL candies from raids
- 50% more experience points from raids
- Double Stardust from raids
What do you think about the Raid Day with Proto-Groudon? Will you participate in the raids and secure the rare Proto Energy for the Protomorphosis? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas here with other trainers. You can also find an overview of the upcoming events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO with us as well.
