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Pokémon GO: Complete Analysis of the New Super Mega Raid Update!
This update completely changes how Mega Pokémon are used, with the introduction of Super Mega Raids, the addition of the Link Charge system, and the expansion of Super Max Mega Levels. We'll give you all the info you need to make the most of the new systems.
1. 💥 What are Super Mega Raids? Difficulty and Entry Requirements
- ✅ Super Mega Raids are a new type of raid that is much more difficult than regular Mega Raids.
- ✅ You'll need at least 7+ trainers to clear them, each with a Mega Evolved Pokémon in their battle party.
- ✅ Legendary Super Mega Raids may require even more trainers.
- ⚠️ This may be difficult for players in areas without an active community.
- ⚠️ You can participate using Remote Raid Passes, but you'll need a new currency called Link Charges.
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1. 💥 What are Super Mega Raids? Difficulty and Entry Requirements
- ✅ Super Mega Raids are a new type of raid that is much more difficult than regular Mega Raids.
- ✅ You'll need at least 7+ trainers to clear them, each with a Mega Evolved Pokémon in their battle party.
- ✅ Legendary Super Mega Raids may require even more trainers.
- ⚠️ This may be difficult for players in areas without an active community.
- ⚠️ You can participate using Remote Raid Passes, but you'll need a new currency called Link Charges.
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2. 🛡️ Super Mega Raids vs Regular Mega Raids: What's the Difference?
- ✅ Mega Raid bosses in Super Mega Raids enrage during battle, similar to Tier 3+ Shadow Raids.
- ✅ When enraged, they create shields that reduce the amount of damage they take from attacks.
- ✅ Each trainer can only remove one shield.
- ✅ When the raid boss enrages and activates its shields, the Mega Evolved Pokémon in your battle party will automatically engage in battle.
- ✅ The next attack from your Mega Evolved Pokémon will be enhanced, destroying one of the opposing Pokémon's shields.
- ✅ Once all shields are destroyed, the raid boss will lose a significant amount of HP and return to normal.
- ✅ Attacks are no longer enhanced.
- ✅ All Mega Evolved Pokémon, regardless of level, can destroy shields.
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3. 🎁 Free Mega Pokémon Acquisition Opportunity for All Players!
- ✅ Players who don't yet have a Mega Evolved Pokémon can encounter Vivillon and obtain the Mega Energy needed for Mega Evolution when the Kalos Road event begins on February 23rd.
- ✅ You can participate in Mega Sceptile and Mega Malamar raids at the Global Kalos Tour event on February 28th and March 1st.
- ✅ During the Pokémon GO Kalos Tour, the appearance rate of Shiny Pokémon encountered in Super Mega Raids is increased.
- ✅ Pokémon caught in Super Mega Raids are more likely to have higher Attack, Defense, and HP IVs.
- ⚠️ Primal Kyogre and Groudon, and Ditto transformed into Mega Evolved Pokémon, cannot destroy shields.
- ✅ Super Mega Raids offer more rewards than regular Mega Raids, and you can obtain more Mega Energy.
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4. 🗺️ Finding Super Mega Raid Locations and How to Use the New Web-Based Map
- ✅ Super Mega Raids can be found at Gyms, just like regular Mega Raids.
- ✅ You can use the new web-based map to more easily find nearby Gyms and Power Spots.
- ✅ Use the map to check event dates and tap on a Super Mega Raid or meeting place to copy the link and share it with friends to plan a time and place to raid together.
- ✅ This is an updated feature similar to the Campfire map.
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5. 🎫 Link Charge: A New Currency for Participating in Super Mega Raids
- ✅ Link Charges are an alternative to Raid Passes for Super Mega Raids and regular Mega Raids.
- ✅ If you're participating in a Mega or Super Mega Raid in person, you can use Link Charges to participate, or use an Orange or Green Raid Pass.
- ✅ You can choose which pass to use before entering the lobby.
- ✅ They can be used effectively for both standard Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids.
- ✅ Save your regular Raid Passes for non-Mega Raids.
- ✅ Depending on the number of Link Charges you can get per day and the difficulty of obtaining them, you may be able to do more raids for free per day.
- ✅ 200 Link Charges are required to participate in a Super Mega Raid.
- ✅ Link Charges are only consumed upon successful completion of the raid.
- ⚠️ If you're participating in a Super Mega Raid remotely, you'll need to use both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges.
- ⚠️ Link Charges are not consumed until you win, but Remote Raid Passes are consumed immediately.
- ⚠️ If you don't have an active community, using Remote Raids with Link Charges is your only option unless you travel to a nearby city.
- ✅ Standard Mega Raids only require a Remote Raid Pass to battle remotely, and do not require Link Charges.
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6. How to Acquire and Use Them 💰 The Complete Guide to Link Charges
- ✅ When you collect your first Link Charge in the game, a Link Holder will automatically be given to you in your Item Bag.
- ✅ The Link Holder takes up one slot in your Item Bag and stores all of your Link Charges.
- ✅ The Link Charges themselves do not take up Item Bag space.
- ✅ You can earn Link Charges by completing weekly challenges, opening gifts from friends, and checking in to specific community gatherings through Campfire.
- ✅ Ticketed trainers participating in the in-person Kalos Tour events in Tian or Los Angeles will receive Link Charges as part of the GO Pass that is provided for free during the event.
- ✅ Super Mega Raids will debut at in-person events before the global event.
- ✅ If you're participating in the Kalos Global event next weekend, you can collect Link Charges daily by checking in through Campfire once per day on February 28th and March 1st.
- ✅ You can earn Link Charges as part of the free Kalos Road GO Pass, and you can earn even more Link Charges if you purchase the Deluxe Pass.
- ✅ This GO Pass will automatically activate at 10:00 AM on February 23rd.
- ✅ During the Global GO Tour event week, the weekly challenges will be raid-focused challenges, and you can earn more Link Charges than usual.
- ✅ While the Kalos Road GO Pass is active, you can exceed the normal Link Charge storage limit for Link Charges earned from weekly challenges, GO Pass, and research.
- ✅ After this GO Pass ends, trainers will not be able to collect Link Charges if they exceed the maximum number of Link Charges.
- ✅ There is data mining information that you can generally hold a maximum of 600 Link Charges.
- ✅ Acquire as many Link Charges as possible during this week so that you can take advantage of the new Super Mega Raids on the Global Kalos Tour weekend.
- ✅ Many standard Mega Raids will also be available during both days of the event.
- ✅ Some Mega Raid bosses are very important.
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7. 🚀 Super Max Mega Level: New Mega Levels and Rewards
- ✅ Along with the new Mega system, a fourth Mega Level called Super Max Level is being released.
- ✅ Each time you Mega Evolve a Pokémon, its Mega Level will slowly increase, and you'll receive more rewards each time its Mega Level progresses to the next level.
- ✅ These rewards are activated while the Pokémon is Mega Evolved.
- ✅ The fourth Mega Level requires 5,000 Mega Energy to reach from the third Mega Level.
- ✅ When you reach Super Max Mega Level, you'll be granted the following rewards upon Mega Evolution:
| Bonus | Effect |
|---|---|
| Greatly Increased CP | The Pokémon's CP is greatly enhanced. |
| Increased Chance of Obtaining Candy, XP, and Candy XL | The chance of obtaining Candy, XP, and Candy XL is greatly increased when catching Pokémon of the same type as the Mega Evolved Pokémon. |
| Reduced Mega Evolution Cooldown | The rest period during which you can Mega Evolve again without using Mega Energy is reduced to 24 hours. |
- ✅ The new Super Max Mega Level will be applied to other Mega Pokémon in the future.
- ✅ Super Mega Raids provide more Mega Energy per raid, so they're the best way to reach the new level.
- ✅ In the future, you'll be able to use Mega Energy to quickly increase a Pokémon's Mega Level at all levels, as well as reach Super Max Level.
- ✅ The amount of Mega Energy required will depend on how many times you've Mega Evolved that Pokémon previously.
- ✅ It's still worth Mega Evolving your Pokémon now to increase their Mega Level.
- ✅ In the future, you'll be able to progress through Mega Levels more quickly with Mega Energy.
- ✅ There will be more motivation to do Mega and Super Mega Raids for Mega Energy.
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8. Teaser? 🤔 Hinting at the Possibility of Mega Mewtwo Appearing
- ✅ The announcement stated that we'll learn more about Mega Evolution this year.
- ✅ There's a high possibility that Mega Mewtwo will appear at GO Fest this year.
- ✅ Mewtwo appeared in the GO Fest promotional materials.