What is a type effectiveness chart for raids?
RaidsType effectiveness in Pokémon GO uses the standard franchise type chart. Each raid boss has a primary and sometimes secondary type. Selecting counters with 4x super-effective STAB moves accelerates the timer. PokéEvent's raid pages list recommended counter types for each boss.
What are Elite Raids and how do they work?
RaidsElite 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.
Where can I find the current 5-star raid boss list?
RaidsThe 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?
RaidsShiny 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.