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Niantic has announced that a Special Raid Weekend will be held from Friday, February 22nd, 2019 until Monday, February 25th, 2019 where players of Pokémon GO will be able to battle the Legendary Pokémon Latias.

Challenge Latias in this Special Raid Weekend!

Trainers, Are you ready for a challenge? From Friday, February 22, to Monday, February 25, there will be a Special Raid Weekend! The Legendary Pokémon Latias will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below:

Date + Time

• Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• The Legendary Pokémon Latias will be joining Raid Battles!
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Latias!

Looking for Latios? Fear not, Trainer! Latios will appear during its own Special Raid Weekend at a later date!

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

Source: https://www.pokemongolive.com/post/weekendraid2019-latias/