Where can I find the current 5-star raid boss list?

The current 5-star raid boss rotates roughly every two weeks on Wednesdays. PokéEvent tracks all active and upcoming raid bosses with countdown timers. Shadow and Mega variants appear as separate entries with their own schedules.

Does Shadow Dialga have a shiny form during Shadow Raids?

Shiny availability for Shadow raid bosses changes with each rotation. Check the event page on PokéEvent for the specific Shadow Raids event to see whether a shiny form is listed — if it is, the catch rate follows the standard 1/64 shiny odds for Shadow encounters.

What is a Mega Raid Day and when is the next one?

Mega Raid Day is a limited-time event where Mega Evolution debuts or returns with increased spawns, often with exclusive Elite Raids appearing at select locations. PokéEvent tracks Mega Raid Day schedules and counts down to the next one.

What are Elite Raids and how do they work?

Elite Raids are ultra-rare raid events appearing at select physical PokéStops for a single 24-hour window. The raid boss is always a Mega Pokémon or legendary, and a standard Raid Pass or Remote Raid Pass does not work — you must use an Elite Raid Ticket obtained from specific events or purchases.

Xerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Times sourced from the Pokémon GO in-game news feed. Verify event details in the official Pokémon GO app.

Event data last updated: Aug 26, 2026, 1:46 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

27d 1h 8m 55s

27Days

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08Min

55Sec

Start Time

Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:00 AM

End Time

Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

Regional Timings

What are the regional start times for this event?

Every region recalculates this event in its own timezone, so each card shows the correct live start/end timer.

Region timezone

Auckland, New Zealand

Thu, Sep 3, 4:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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08Min

55Sec

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Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Thu, Sep 3, 2:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Thu, Sep 3, 2:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Thu, Sep 3, 1:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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55Sec

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Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Thu, Sep 3, 1:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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55Sec

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Region timezone

Singapore

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 PM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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55Sec

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Region timezone

Hong Kong

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 PM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 PM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Thu, Sep 3, 11:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Thu, Sep 3, 10:21 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Thu, Sep 3, 8:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Thu, Sep 3, 7:51 AM

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Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Thu, Sep 3, 7:51 AM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Thu, Sep 3, 7:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

26d 22h 8m 55s

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Region timezone

Paris, France

Thu, Sep 3, 6:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Thu, Sep 3, 6:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

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Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Thu, Sep 3, 6:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

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Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Thu, Sep 3, 6:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

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Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Thu, Sep 3, 6:51 AM

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Region timezone

London, UK

Thu, Sep 3, 5:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

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Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Thu, Sep 3, 5:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Your timezone

User's Local Time

Thu, Sep 3, 4:51 AM

Raid BattlesXerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thu, Sep 3, 1:51 AM

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Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Thu, Sep 3, 1:51 AM

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Region timezone

New York, USA

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 AM

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Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Thu, Sep 3, 12:51 AM

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Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Wed, Sep 2, 11:51 PM

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Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Wed, Sep 2, 10:51 PM

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Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Wed, Sep 2, 9:51 PM

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More Raid Battles

Other upcoming Raid Battles events

Raid Battles

Mega Malamar in Mega Raids

Local TimeWed, Sep 23, 6:00 AM - Tue, Sep 29, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) in Shadow Raids

Local TimeWed, Sep 9, 6:00 AM - Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Mega Victreebel in Mega Raids

Local TimeWed, Sep 30, 6:00 AM - Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Armored Mewtwo in 5-star Raid Battles

Local TimeSat, Sep 5, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 6, 6:00 PM

Raid Battles

Mega Beedrill in Mega Raids

Local TimeTue, Sep 8, 6:00 AM - Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) in 5-star Raid Battles

Local TimeWed, Sep 9, 6:00 AM - Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Mega Houndoom in Mega Raids

Local TimeFri, Sep 11, 6:00 AM - Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 PM

Raid Battles

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) in Shadow Raids

Local TimeWed, Aug 5, 6:00 AM - Tue, Sep 8, 10:00 PM

Where can I find official information about this event?

Official event page pokemongolive.com nianticlabs.com

How we track this event

PokéEvent pulls event times from official Niantic announcements and cross-checks them against community timezone databases before publishing. Regional start times are calculated from IANA timezone identifiers and updated in real time. If you spot a discrepancy, email hello@pokemongoevents.com and we will investigate within 24 hours.

What is a Raid Battles event in Pokémon GO?

Raid Battles is a limited-time Pokémon GO event. It runs in specific regions with timezone-aware start and end times. Check the countdown above or browse the regional timers below for precise local times.

What to expect

Xerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

A limited-time raid event with themed 5-star or Mega Raids, often with Elite Raids and bonus rewards.

Key highlights

Themed raid boss lineup for the event window.
Guaranteed Elite Raids at select locations in some events.
Raid XP and Raid Stardust bonuses.
Themed research tasks and event-exclusive bundles.

Planning tips

Stock Remote Raid Passes in case local gyms are busy.
Coordinate with a raid group before the window opens.
Bring the recommended type counters and heal items.

Frequently asked questions

Raids about Xerneas in 5-star Raid Battles

Where can I find the current 5-star raid boss list?: The current 5-star raid boss rotates roughly every two weeks on Wednesdays. PokéEvent tracks all active and upcoming raid bosses with countdown timers. Shadow and Mega variants appear as separate entries with their own schedules.
Does Shadow Dialga have a shiny form during Shadow Raids?: Shiny availability for Shadow raid bosses changes with each rotation. Check the event page on PokéEvent for the specific Shadow Raids event to see whether a shiny form is listed — if it is, the catch rate follows the standard 1/64 shiny odds for Shadow encounters.
What is a Mega Raid Day and when is the next one?: Mega Raid Day is a limited-time event where Mega Evolution debuts or returns with increased spawns, often with exclusive Elite Raids appearing at select locations. PokéEvent tracks Mega Raid Day schedules and counts down to the next one.
What are Elite Raids and how do they work?: Elite Raids are ultra-rare raid events appearing at select physical PokéStops for a single 24-hour window. The raid boss is always a Mega Pokémon or legendary, and a standard Raid Pass or Remote Raid Pass does not work — you must use an Elite Raid Ticket obtained from specific events or purchases.