Legendaries Raikou, Entei and Suicune coming to Pokemon GO

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A new trio of Legendary Pokemon are coming to the mobile game Pokemon GO, beginning Thursday.

Throughout the next three months Raikou, Entei, and Suicune originally from the Johto region will become available in different regions worldwide.

"Starting August 31, the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will begin appearing in Pokémon GO," the Pokemon GO team announced in a statement. "Trainers worldwide can look forward to battling these Pokémon together with friends in Raid Battles for the chance to catch the trio of Legendary Pokémon originally from the Johto region."

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 30, the electric type Raikou will be available in the Americas, the water fire type Entei will appear in Europe and Africa and players in the Asia-Pacific region will be able to battle the water type Suicune.

After the initial period, the three Pokemon will change locations until Oct. 31 when they will move once more to make their final stops in the remaining regions.

During the event, Pokemon GO will also be field-testing EX Raid Battles, formerly known as Exclusive Raid Battle, at select Gym locations.

"The first EX Raid Passes will be sent out soon, and those invited will have an opportunity to try out the new system as early as September 6," the Pokemon GO team said. "Stay tuned for more updates as we launch the EX Raid Battle field test to more Gyms in the weeks ahead."