On December 14, Pokémon GO will host its exciting Necrozma Raid Day event from 2 PM to 5 PM, giving players around the globe the chance to catch the formidable Ultra Beast, Necrozma. This event will also see the return of the powerful Beast Balls, enhancing the ability of players to capture these rare Pokémon.
Beast Balls are special Poké Balls well-known among trainers for their significantly higher catch rates for Ultra Beasts. According to the game's mechanics, standard Poké Balls have limited effectiveness, but the Beast Ball has a remarkable catch value of 20. To put it simply, if trainers find themselves participating in this raid event, the chances of catching Necrozma will be much more favorable. Players won't need to rely entirely on perfect throws or high-level items to secure this highly coveted Pokémon.
For those planning to join the Raid Day, there’s good news. Each trainer will receive five additional free raid passes, allowing them to participate up to seven times throughout the event. Trainers can even roll over unused free passes from the previous day, extending the opportunity to eight free raids. It’s expected for Necrozma to appear at nearly every gym during the event, so gathering at busier locations, like those near train stations, could be the best strategy.
During the raid, players can encounter two forms of Necrozma: the Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings variants. Each form yields different energy upon defeat: Dusk Mane Necrozma offers Sun Energy, and Dawn Wings rewards players with Moon Energy, which will be necessary for their eventual fusions. The common catch challenge will result in trainers obtaining base Necrozma, which then can be fused with Solgaleo or Lunala later.
To successfully fuse their Necrozma, trainers will need to collect enough energy and candies. Specifically, for Dusk Mane, players will need to have Solgaleo, 30 Necrozma candies, 30 Cosmog candies, and 1,000 units of Sun Energy. Conversely, to achieve the Dawn Wings form, players need Lunala, 30 Necrozma candies, 30 Cosmog candies, and the same 1,000 Moon Energy. These detailed requirements offer players insight on how to prepare and maximize their chances of success during the event.
Both forms of Necrozma come with their unique typings, necessitating strategic preparation. Dusk Mane is known for its Psychic and Steel typings, making it vulnerable to ground, ghost, fire, and dark type moves. Alternatively, Dawn Wings, being Psychic and Ghost, has ghost and dark types as its double weaknesses. Trainers should focus on assembling teams with these types to efficiently deal damage, especially if they own previously acquired Necrozma forms from past events. Those possessing earlier caught Dusk Mane will find great utility during these raids.
This Necrozma Raid Day is crafted to be both thrilling and competitive for dedicated trainers, whether they are seeking to expand their Ultra Beast roster or to embrace the strategic nuances of Pokémon GO battling. Utilizing Beast Balls during this unique event will be key, as their application has pronounced advantages for capturing difficult targets like Necrozma. All we can say is, mark your calendars and prepare for what promises to be an action-packed afternoon of Pokémon battles!