A new Pokemon Go mega raid is coming soon, and this time Trainers will be facing off against a flying fire-breather.
Mega Charizard Y--one of two amplified versions of one of the most popular Pokemon in franchise history-- has been named as the latest Pokemon Go mega raid, running from March 22 until March 26. Mega Charizard Y's time as the star of the Mega Raid runs concurrently with both the Lush Jungle weekly event and the overarching Season of Alola. Mega Charizard Y is the latest Mega Raid to challenge Trainers, with Mega Lopunny making Trainers hopping mad last time. We're not sure when Mega Charizard Y will return to the raid circuit, so if you're going to challenge it check out our tips below.
Mega Charizard Y (top right) is the next mega raid for Pokemon Go.
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 designated Pokemon had access to, giving that Pokemon access to a more powerful form so long as the player had collected the correct corresponding item during the adventure.
