Since their introduction at Pokémon GO Fest 2024, Dawn Wings Necrozma and Dusk Mane Necrozma have quickly become formidable contenders in raids and the Master League of the GO Battle League. Trainers will soon have another chance to include these powerful Pokémon in their collections during the Pokémon GO Necrozma Fusion Raid Day, scheduled for December 14, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time. This event presents an excellent opportunity to collect Necrozma Candy, and participants will enjoy an increased likelihood of encountering Shiny Necrozma in raids.
To enhance participation, trainers can earn up to five additional free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs, bringing the daily total to seven. Additionally, from December 13 at 5:00 p.m. until December 14 at 8:00 p.m. PST, the Remote Raid Pass limit will temporarily rise to 20.
For those seeking to maximize their rewards during the event, a special event ticket can be purchased for US$5.00 (or the equivalent in local currency) until December 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time. This ticket will provide various bonuses, including eight extra Raid Passes, an increased chance of obtaining Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles, 50% more XP, and double Stardust from these battles.
Understanding the Fusion Mechanics in Pokémon GO
After completing a raid for either Dawn Wings Necrozma or Dusk Mane Necrozma, these Pokémon will revert to their original form, Necrozma, before they can be caught. Trainers can fuse Necrozma with either Solgaleo or Lunala using 30 Necrozma Candy, 30 Cosmog Candy, and 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion Energy. The Solar Fusion Energy is obtained by defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma in raids, while Lunar Fusion Energy comes from defeating Dawn Wings Necrozma.
Trainers should note that these fused Pokémon can be separated without any added cost of Fusion Energy or Candy. While Necrozma is strictly a Psychic-type, the fused forms expand to Dusk Mane Necrozma, which is Psychic and Steel-type, and Dawn Wings Necrozma, a Psychic and Ghost-type.
Unique Adventure Effects
Both Necrozma forms possess special attacks that can be used outside of combat, which activate unique Adventure Effects. Dusk Mane Necrozma has the Steel-type Charged Attack Sunsteel Strike, which, when active, attracts Pokémon typically found during the day to the Trainer’s location at night for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, Pokémon that can only evolve during the daytime can evolve at night while this effect is in play. Conversely, Dawn Wings Necrozma wields the Ghost-type Charged Attack Moongeist Beam, which draws in nighttime Pokémon during the day, allowing for unique evolution opportunities.
Exceptional Battle Potential
Calling Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma “powerhouses” is no exaggeration; both Pokémon rank among the most effective attackers in Pokémon GO. Dawn Wings Necrozma stands out as the premier Ghost-type attacker, with its Moongeist Beam being a critical asset in battles, especially in the Master League where it excels when opponents’ Protect Shields are depleted. On the other hand, Dusk Mane Necrozma is a top Steel-type attacker fortified by its Sunsteel Strike and serves a dual role with Psychic-type capabilities. With versatility and strength in both raid and league formats, investing Raid Passes, Stardust, and Candy in these Pokémon is highly worthwhile.
To optimize your experience during the Necrozma Fusion Raid Day, trainers can refer to strategic guides for both Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma raids, which will include recommendations for Pokémon choices and catch strategies.
Wishing all trainers a successful raiding experience!
This exciting event not only encourages community engagement but also emphasizes the ongoing evolution of gameplay in Pokémon GO, where players can look forward to continuously enhancing their teams and strategies. The opportunities to catch rare Pokémon and enjoy unique gameplay mechanics are a testament to the game’s innovative nature.