Niantic had brought out an announcement for a special Raid Day, which included the appearance of Hisuian Lilligant inside Pokémon Go, where players would be able to catch the new Pokémon in raids. This event, scheduled for mid-July, has come with bonuses, new features, and even a shiny form possibility, which might interest many Trainers.
Raid Day Timing and Happenings
Date: Sunday, 14 July 2025
Time: From 2 PM until 5 PM, local time
During these three hours, the Hisuian Lilligant will be shown more often in the 3-star raids. There will not be the usual 5-star Legendaries or Mega Pokémon for this time, so Trainers should expect mostly only Hisuian Lilligant to take center place during the Raid battles. This gives opportunity for the player to concentrate better on the new arrival.
Who Is Hisuian Lilligant?
Unlike the Lilligant you know from before, this version from the Hisui region is Grass and Fighting-type and has having different appearance and moves. It is the first time when it appears in the raids of Pokémon Go, which makes this day very special and probably important for those who want to fill Pokedex or play in GO Battle League.
Hisuian Lilligant has unique attacks and better tactical usages than many other 3-star Pokémon. Missing this event may mean waiting long period for another occasion.
Shiny Form Is Included
Big interest comes from the news that Shiny Hisuian Lilligant is going to be available. With altered colors and shining beauty, many collectors are looking forward to catching this variation.
Even if not guaranteed, reports and expert speculations said shiny rates may be around 1 in 10 or 1 in 20, like previous Raid Days had shown. For people who love rare Pokémons, this becomes a highlight.
In-Game Bonuses and Extra Research
During this event time, there will be active bonuses like:
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Five extra Raid Passes by Gym spinning
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Higher chance to get Rare Candy XL
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XP 50% more from successful Raids
Also, a Paid Timed Research is offered in shop for $1 or an equal amount. It gives special rewards like more Hisuian Lilligant encounters and useful battle items.
Preparations and Strategy Advice
Make sure you have enough raid passes before the event begins. It is helpful to play with friends because of friend bonuses.
Bring Pokémon with Flying, Fire, Fairy, Psychic or Ice moves, such as Charizard, Togekiss or Mewtwo to win faster.
For this one time event, preparing properly can make your day a big success.