Pokemon Gois teaming up withMcDonald’stoimprove PokeStopsand Gyms to fast food restaurants across the United States of America, including special Raids that will happen on certain dates.
PokeStops and Gymsare easy to find in tourist spots or places where people congregate. As such, it’s common to see them pop up in fast-food joints and bars. It’s a natural fit, considering it’s a place where people stop and tend to use their phones, so why not catch a few ‘Mons in the process?

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The Benefits Of The Pokemon Go x McDonald’s Team Up
During specific weeks in 2024 and 2025, people who visit a McDonald’s store between 6pm and 7pm local time will meet morePokemonattracted by Lure Modules, as well as participate in5-Star Raids at Gyms.
The dates for these special PokeStop and Gym upgrades are:

One of the benefits of visiting PokeStops and Gyms during these times is that players will have a chance to meet each other and tackle Raids, making them considerably easier.
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December 2024 will feature Mega Raids against the likes of Mega Latios & Mega Latias, as well as Max Battles againstthe Kanto starters. Having the extra help is especially vital in Max Battles, which cannot be done in Max Battles.

The boost from Lure Modules shouldn’t be understated, as they will lead to a drastic increase in wild Pokemon. This is one of the best ways to acquire a Shiny, as players can potentially spawn one using the boosted rate.
Pokemon Go fans in the USA should keep the dates above in mind throughout the next few months, as any juicy Raids or debuts will be made easier if visiting McDonald’s on specific weeks.

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