The Gengar/Nidorino theme for the Pokemon GO Raid Day may seem a little strange since neither Pokemon is particularly relevant to the metagame in Pokemon GO, but it’s actually a throwback reference to the opening screen of Pokemon Red, Firered/Leafgreen. It can also be considered a nod to the opening of the original anime series, as well.

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Like most Raid Days, this event spans three hours and offers a greatly increased chance to find the spotlight Pokemon at local Gyms. Each of the Pokemon also have a special moveset and will feature Party Hats when they are encountered to catch. Both have a chance to be shiny as well, so there’s definitely good reason for collectors to head out and try to catch as many as possible.

Date and Time

Sunday, March 1st, 2pm to 5pm local time

Cancellations

Please note that the event has been cancelled in some regions, due to the Coronavirus.

Nidorino Counters

Nidorino is only a tier 2 Raid, so players aren’t going to have very much trouble with this one at all. The Raid is pretty easy to solo for players who have a Mewtwo equipped with the right moveset or if it can be defeated with two people without really breaking a sweat.

Weaknesses: Ground/Psychic

Best Counter: Mewtwo and Armored Mewtwo

Gengar Counters

Gengar on the other hand is a tier 4 Raid that players should definitely try to team up with some friends to take down. The Pokemon can be taken down with 2 high level players, but it’s much safer to stick with a team of 3+ people.

Weaknesses: Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic

Counters:

Mewtwo - Confusion/Psychic

Giratina (origin) - Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball

Darkrai - Snarl/Shadow Ball

For now, players may want to keep hunting down the best Unova Pokemon in the game if improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.

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Source: Pokemon GO Hub