Raid Hour
Xerneas Raid Hour
Local TimeWed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pokémon GO schedule
Pokémon GO Raid Hour schedule
The next Raid Hour is Xerneas Raid Hour: it starts on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time.
Raid Hour is a weekly one-hour Pokémon GO event from 6:00 to 7:00 PM local time. Most Gyms host the current five-star raid boss at the same time, which makes it the easiest hour of the week to find a group.
Event times are compiled from public Pokémon GO event announcements and community event listings. Updated .
Upcoming Raid Hour events
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Yveltal Raid Hour
Local TimeWed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dialga Raid Hour
Local TimeWed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Palkia Raid Hour
Local TimeWed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Giratina (Origin Forme) Raid Hour
Local TimeWed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What to expect
- 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.
How to prepare
- 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.
Raid Hour questions
When is the next Pokémon GO Raid Hour?
Xerneas Raid Hour starts on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time and ends on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time. It is a local-time event, so it begins at the same clock time in every time zone, rolling out from the Pacific islands westward.
What time is Pokémon GO Raid Hour?
Raid Hour runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, so it starts at 6:00 PM in every time zone.
Which boss appears during Raid Hour?
Raid Hour features the five-star raid boss that is currently in rotation. The upcoming list on this page names the boss for each Raid Hour as soon as it is announced.