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Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Shadow Raids
Local TimeWed, Sep 9, 6:00 AM - Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 PM
Pokémon GO schedule
Pokémon GO raid schedule
Running now: Shadow Incarnate Forme Thundurus in Shadow Raids, Xurkitree, Pheromosa, and Buzzwole in 5-Star Raids, Mega Malamar in Mega Raids. The next raid rotation is Mega Victreebel in Mega Raids: it starts on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM local time.
Pokémon GO raid bosses rotate on a fixed schedule. Five-star, Mega and Shadow raid bosses usually change weekly, and special Raid Days add limited-time bosses for a few hours. This page lists every current and upcoming raid rotation from the live event feed.
Event times are compiled from public Pokémon GO event announcements and community event listings. Updated .
Upcoming raids
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Xurkitree, Pheromosa, and Buzzwole in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM - Tue, Sep 29, 8:00 PM
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Mega Malamar in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM - Tue, Sep 29, 8:00 PM
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Mega Victreebel in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Sep 30, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 PM
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Xerneas in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Sep 30, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 PM
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Mega Blastoise in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 7, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 PM
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Yveltal in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 7, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 PM
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Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) in Shadow Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 7, 6:00 AM - Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM
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Dialga in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 14, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 20, 8:00 PM
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Mega Dragonite in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 14, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 20, 8:00 PM
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Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 21, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 PM
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Palkia in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 21, 5:00 AM - Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 PM
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Giratina (Origin Forme) in 5-Star Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 28, 5:00 AM - Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM
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Mega Sableye in Mega Raids
Local TimeWed, Oct 28, 5:00 AM - Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM
Raid Day
Super Mega Raid Day
Local TimeSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Super Mega Raid Day
Local TimeSat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM - 5:00 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 questions
When is the next Pokémon GO Raid?
Mega Victreebel in Mega Raids starts on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM local time and ends on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 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.
How often do Pokémon GO raid bosses change?
Five-star and Mega raid bosses normally rotate weekly, while Shadow legendary raids often run for several weeks and are mainly available on weekends. The list on this page shows the exact start and end date of each rotation.
What is the difference between Raid Hour and a Raid Day?
Raid Hour is a weekly one-hour window when most Gyms host the current five-star boss. A Raid Day is an occasional multi-hour event with its own featured bosses and bonuses such as extra free Raid Passes.