Falinksis getting its own Raid Day inPokemon Go, debuting its Shiny variation for the first time in this game. Like other Raid Days hosted previously, Falinks will be the featured Pokemon throughout this one-day event, allowing you to participate in several Raids against this Pokemon during the event window.

The Falinks Raid Day will take place onSunday, Jun 24, 2025, from 2pm local time to 5pm local time.In addition to Falinks appearing in Raids, there will be different bonuses and features available to players during this Raid Day; read on to make sure you know all the details about this.

Image of Falinks from Pokemon with three Pokemon Go Raids in the background.

With Falinks being the featured Pokemon for this Raid Day, you canexpect to find them in the majority of Raid locations during this event,appearing more frequently than usual. Additionally, this event will make thedebut of Shiny Falinksin Pokemon Go, a rare variation that each Pokemon possesses.

As with any Raid Day, Falinks encountered as a Raid reward will haveincreased chances of being Shinyduring this event. Make sure to take advantage of the high volume of Falinks Raids during this event, giving you great odds of encountering and catching its Shiny variant.

A Pokemon Go Raid Pass with the Pokemon Go logo in the top-right corner.

Raid Day Bonuses

There will betwo different bonusesthat all players will benefit from during the Falinks Raid Day, both allowing you to complete more Pokemon Go Raids during this event. These bonuses include:

Raid Day Ticket

You will also have the option of purchasing theEvent Ticketfor the Falinks Raid Day, unlocking additional bonuses for all that purchase the ticket. This Event Ticket will cost$5.00 USDat the Pokemon Go in-game shop, providing you with the following bonuses:

Although Falinks won’t be a terribly difficult Pokemon to defeat, it is still important to know how to approach each of its Raid battles. First, Falinks can be defeated solo, but it is best toattempt it with at least one other player, ensuring that you are completing it quick and easily.

Additionally, you will want to use powerful Pokemon with specific attack types, maximizing the damage that you are dealing in this encounter. In the case of Falinks, this means using strong Pokemon with eitherFlying, Psychic, or Fairy-type attacks, dealing more damage to Falinks due to it being a Fighting-type.

Several phones on Pokemon Go, the middle one showing the “A Rocky Road” ticket purchase screen.

People standing around a Pokemon Go Raid with the text “Together We Raid” in the sky.