Erupting into Battle: Mega Camerupt Arrives in Pokémon GO

Trainers around the globe, get ready to ignite your raid parties! Niantic has officially announced the next highly-anticipated Mega Evolution debut, with Mega Camerupt set to erupt into Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event. This fiery announcement confirms a new and powerful addition to the game’s evolving roster of Mega Pokémon, giving players a valuable opportunity to add a formidable Fire/Ground-type to their collections. This event promises not only the chance to capture a powerful new Pokémon but also to hunt for its coveted shiny variant, making it a can’t-miss opportunity for both competitive players and collectors.

Mega Camerupt Raid Day: A Blazing Debut

The Mega Camerupt Raid Day will 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 take over all Mega Raids at gyms, ensuring that trainers can focus their efforts on battling this specific Pokémon. This is the perfect time to team up with friends, either in person or remotely, to take on this challenge and stock up on valuable Mega Energy. Players can expect to see a significant boost in the number of Mega Raids appearing, ensuring that no matter where you are, a Mega Camerupt will be waiting.

Key Event Bonuses and Details

To help trainers make the most of the event, Niantic is offering several bonuses, some of which are exclusive to the event and others that will be familiar to veteran players from previous Raid Days. These bonuses include:

• Increased Shiny Rate: The odds of encountering a Shiny Camerupt after a successful raid are significantly boosted for the duration of the event.
• Bonus Raid Passes: Trainers can obtain up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event hours, for a total of six. This makes it easier for everyone to participate.
• Extended Remote Raid Pass Limit: For the weekend of the event, the daily limit for Remote Raid Passes will be temporarily increased to 20, starting from 5:00 p.m. PDT on September 27.

Additionally, an optional event ticket can be purchased for a small price, unlocking even more rewards for dedicated players. These ticket bonuses include up to eight more free Raid Passes, a 50% boost to XP from raid battles, and double the Stardust from raids. These stacking bonuses are a great way for players to maximize their gains and power up their collections quickly.

Building a Raid Team: Countering Mega Camerupt

As a powerful Fire/Ground-type Pokémon, Mega Camerupt presents a unique set of challenges in battle. To ensure a successful raid, it’s crucial to build a team that exploits its weaknesses. Mega Camerupt is vulnerable to both Water-type and Ground-type attacks. This gives trainers a wide range of powerful counters to choose from. The most recommended Pokémon to use against Mega Camerupt are:

• Kyogre: A legendary Water-type with incredible damage output.
• Groudon (Primal or regular): A powerful Ground-type that can deal massive damage.
• Mega Swampert: A Water/Ground-type that benefits from the Mega Evolution and can deal super-effective damage while resisting Camerupt’s attacks.
• Kingler: A more accessible but still very effective Water-type attacker.

By preparing a team of these Pokémon, trainers can significantly increase their chances of defeating Mega Camerupt and securing the necessary Mega Energy to evolve their own. Remember, the first Mega Evolution costs a substantial amount of Energy (200 for Camerupt), so completing as many raids as possible during the event is key.

A Month of Transformations

The Mega Camerupt Raid Day is the final major event in a busy September for Pokémon GO. The month has been packed with a variety of activities as part of the “Tales of Transformation” season, including the Flabébé Community Day and a special Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend. The consistent introduction of new content, including events, raid bosses, and new Mega Evolutions, keeps the game fresh and engaging for its massive player base. This constant evolution of the game’s meta ensures that even longtime players have new goals to chase, whether it’s completing their Pokédex, hunting for elusive shiny Pokémon, or building the perfect raid team.

As the month draws to a close, be sure to prepare your raid teams and mark your calendars for the grand finale on September 28. Mega Camerupt is ready to make its explosive debut, and you won’t want to miss the chance to catch it!