Get Ready for a Jolt: Mega Camerupt Arrives in Pokémon GO!

Pokémon GO trainers, prepare your teams and raid passes! Niantic has just dropped the latest bombshell for the month of September, announcing the debut of a brand-new Mega Evolution. The latest addition to the roster of powerful raid bosses is none other than Mega Camerupt, a formidable Fire and Ground-type Pokémon set to ignite a special Raid Day event. This highly anticipated debut will provide trainers with a limited-time opportunity to battle, capture, and harness the immense power of this volcano-like Pokémon. With special bonuses and a chance at a Shiny encounter, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for an explosive day of raids and strategic battles!

Event Details: Mega Camerupt Raid Day

The Mega Camerupt Raid Day is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. During this three-hour window, Mega Camerupt will be the exclusive Mega Raid boss at every gym, ensuring that trainers have ample opportunity to farm Mega Energy and hopefully encounter a Shiny. This event is a critical moment for players aiming to complete their Mega Pokédex and add this powerful beast to their collection.

Key Features and Bonuses

As with all Raid Day events, Niantic is offering a series of bonuses to make the experience more accessible and rewarding for all players. These bonuses will be active for the duration of the event and include:

• Increased Remote Raid Pass Limit: The remote raid pass limit will be increased to 20, allowing trainers to join raids from the comfort of their home or on the go.
• Extra Free Raid Passes: Trainers can receive up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, for a total of six free passes during the event.
• Boosted Shiny Odds: The chance of encountering a Shiny Sharpedo from Mega Raids will be significantly increased.

Premium Ticket for Additional Rewards

For players looking to maximize their rewards, a special event ticket will be available for purchase. This ticket, priced at US$4.99, offers a bundle of premium bonuses, including:

• Up to eight additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of 14).
• An increased chance of receiving Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles.
• A 50% increase in XP from Raid Battles.
• 2x Stardust from Raid Battles.

These bonuses are designed to help competitive players and dedicated collectors power up their Pokémon and acquire valuable resources at an accelerated rate.

Mega Camerupt: A Powerful Addition to Your Roster

Mega Camerupt’s dual typing of Fire and Ground gives it both strengths and weaknesses that trainers will need to consider when forming their raid teams. As a Ground-type, it is resistant to Electric-type attacks, making many common counters ineffective. However, its Fire/Ground typing gives it a double weakness to Water-type moves, making it a perfect target for powerful Water-type attackers. It is also weak to Ground-type moves.

Recommended Counters

To ensure a successful raid, trainers should assemble a team of strong Water and Ground-type Pokémon. Top-tier counters include:

• Kyogre (Primal and Regular): With powerful Water-type moves like Surf and Origin Pulse, Kyogre is an absolute must-have.
• Swampert and Mega Swampert: Its Water/Ground typing makes it a formidable attacker, resisting both of Mega Camerupt’s types while dishing out super-effective damage.
• Groudon (Primal and Regular): With Ground-type attacks like Precipice Blades, Groudon can deal massive damage.
• Feraligatr and Samurott: These starter Pokémon, equipped with Hydro Cannon, are excellent and accessible options for many trainers.

More September Events to Look Forward to

While the Mega Camerupt Raid Day is a major highlight, September is packed with other exciting events. Trainers have already been busy with the Mega Sharpedo Raid Day on September 7th and the Flabébé Community Day on September 14th. Looking ahead, the month will also feature a Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend from September 20th to 21st, and the “Completely Normal” event from September 23rd to 27th, which will introduce the highly anticipated evolution of Dunsparce, Dudunsparce. The season is all about transformation, and players can expect continuous content drops and surprises in the coming weeks.

The Mega Camerupt Raid Day promises to be a thrilling addition to the busy September calendar. Its unique typing and powerful presence make it a challenge that all trainers will want to take on. Get your teams ready, stock up on raid passes, and prepare for an epic raid day to end the month with a bang!