Pokemon Go's latest mega raid is now on, and this time Trainers will be facing off against a massive flower-wearing dinosaur.
Mega Venusaur--an amplified version of one of the first starter evolutions in Pokemon history-- has been named as the latest Pokemon Go mega raid, running from now until March 9. Mega Venusaur's time as the star of the Mega Raid runs concurrently with the game's Season of Alola event. Mega Venusaur is the latest Mega Raid to challenge Trainers, with Mega Houndoom burning up Gyms last time. We're not sure when Mega Venusaur will return to the raid circuit, so if you're going to challenge it check out our tips below.
Mega Venusaur represents the Kanto region Mega starters in raids this week.
What's A "Mega" Pokemon?
Before we begin, let's answer a simple question: what makes a "Mega" Pokemon different from a normal one? First introduced in 2013's Pokemon X and Y, Mega Evolutions were a temporary power-up that only designated Pokemon could use, giving that Pokemon access to a more powerful form so long as the player had collected the correct corresponding item during the adventure.
