First Pokémon GO Special Raid Weekend featuring the Legendaries Lugia and Ho-Oh kicks off tomorrow, December 14

From Friday, December 14, to Monday, December 17, there will be a Special Raid Weekend for Pokémon GO players. Both the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon Lugia and the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh will be available in Raid Battles during this period. Read on below for the official announcement from the development team at Niantic:

Challenge Lugia and Ho-Oh during a Special Raid Weekend!

Trainers,

Are you ready for a legendary challenge? From Friday, December 14, to Monday, December 17, there will be a Special Raid Weekend! Both the Psychic- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon Lugia and the Fire- and Flying-type Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below:

Date + Time
– Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at 1 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at 1 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features
– Legendary Pokémon Lugia and Ho-Oh will be joining Raid Battles!
– If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Lugia or Shiny Ho-Oh!

Do you have what it takes? Get ready to GO, Trainer—and best of luck!

Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog and @PokemonGoApp