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Tonight Is Palkia Raid Hour #2 In Pokémon GO: Tips & Details

The Ultra Unlock Part Two: Space event has finished in Pokémon GO, but that doesn't mean that you've lost your chance at a Shiny Palkia. Palkia will be here until Friday, August 20th at 10 AM local time, at which point it will be replaced by the first Galarian Legendary to arrive in the game: Zacian. Before that, though, Palkia will feature in this week's Raid Hour, happening tonight in Pokémon GO from 6 PM – 7 PM. Most Gyms in the game will host hour-long Tier Five raids featuring this Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon. Here are our tips for the second Palkia Raid Hour.

• You are no longer stuck doing a single Raid Hour anymore in Pokémon GO. You can join online raid communities on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and Reddit, where you can friend trainers all over the world. By coordinating with them, you can accept invites to Raid Hours in many different Time Zones. This will increase the number of Palkia raids you'll be able to complete during the day.
• Don't go with Niantic's suggested counters, which prioritize Defense over Attack. The exact opposite is the most effective method of raiding. The most important aspect of your Pokémon in raids is the damage they can output per second as attackers. Because of this, you should prepare a team or two in advance that you can swipe to once you enter the raid lobby. Use our Palkia Raid Guide to build your team of counters.
• Top counters include:
  • Rayquaza: Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Dialga: Dragon Breath, Draco Meteor
  • Salamence: Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Palkia: Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor
  • Zekrom: Dragon Breath, Outrage
  • Haxorus: Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Dragonite: Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Garchomp: Dragon Tail, Outrage
  • Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw
  • Reshiram: Dragon Breath, Draco Meteor
  • Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam
  • Togekiss: Charm, Dazzling Gleam
  • Kyurem: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw
  • Latias: Dragon Breath, Outrage
  • Hydreigon: Dragon Breath, Dragon Pulse
  • Origin Forme Giratina: Dragon Tail, Dragon Pulse

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