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Popular Raids In Pokemon Go

Gigantamax and Legendary Dynamax Raids are here!

  • Gigantamax Lapras will be in Pokemon Go Gigantimax Raids in January.
  • Dynamax Articuno will be in Pokemon Go Dynamax Raids January 20th through Jan 27th.
  • Dynamax Zapdos will be in Pokemon Go Gigantimax Raids January 27th through February 3rd.
  • Dynamax Moltres will be in Pokemon Go Gigantimax Raids February 3rd through February 9th.

December 2024 Pokemon Go Raids are here with the return of Palkia,Deoxys Defense, Dialga and the introduction of Mega Gallade!

  • Shiny Giratina, and Shiny Mega Abomasnow will be in Pokemon Go Raids from December 26th 10am to January 4th 10am local time.
  • Shiny Palkia, and Shiny Mega Lopunny will be in Pokemon Go Raids from January 4th 10am to January 16th 10am local time.
  • Shiny Deoxys Defense, Shiny Deoxys Attack, and Shiny Mega Gallade will be in Pokemon Go Raids from January 16th 10am to January 24th 10am local time.
  • Shiny Dialga, and Shiny Mega Medicham will be in Pokemon Go Raids from January 24th 10am to February 6th 10am local time.

Shadow Raids are here! These raids are extremely difficult and in person only.

Current understanding of mechanics
  • Enrage begins after attack completion post 60% hp
  • Enraged Attack = Base Attack * 1.81 + 15
  • Enraged Defense = Base Defense * 3 + 15
  • The Shadow Pokemon is naturally Subdued at 15% hp
  • Enrage and subdued are 500ms spells followed by a 1.5s delay
  • It takes 8 purified gems across all players to suppress the enrage
  • Gems take 5s to take effect and you can not use a special attack during that time or it will be cancelled due to a bug
  • Each player can only use 5 gems

Upcoming Raid EventsPokemon Go Scheduled Events and Raid Hours
EventDateTime
GiratinaJanuary 1st6pm - 7pm
Shadow RegisteelJanuary 4th - 5th6am - 10pm
PalkiaJanuary 8th6pm - 7pm
Shadow RegisteelJanuary 11th - 12th6am - 10pm
PalkiaJanuary 15th6pm - 7pm
Shadow RegisteelJanuary 18th - 19th6am - 10pm
Dynamax ArticunoJanuary 20th6pm - 7pm
Deoxys AttackJanuary 22nd6pm - 7pm
Deoxys DefenseJanuary 22nd6pm - 7pm
Shadow RegisteelJanuary 25th - 26th6am - 10pm
Dynamax ZapdosJanuary 27th6pm - 7pm
DialgaJanuary 29th6pm - 7pm
Dynamax MoltresFebruary 3rd6pm - 7pm
DialgaFebruary 5th6pm - 7pm
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Articles and Videos About Pokemon Go Raids From Top Players And Researchers
Mega TierEasy Mega Raid

The current mega raids are the best way to obtain mega energy to power up the strongest pokemon! They are often done with groups of 2-3 level 30-40 players.

G-Max Tier 5Group Gigantamax Max Battle

Max Tier 5 Gigantamax battles are difficult but are the best way to obtain strong Dynamax Pokemon! They are in person only raids that are often done with groups of 5-20 level 30-50 players. The Campfire feature is a great way to find other players for these very difficult raids

Max Tier 3Easy Group Dynamax Max Battle

Max Tier 3 Dynamax raids are targeted at groups of 2-4 in person level 30-40 players with 3x lvl 30-40 powered up Dynamax Pokemon. They can typically be soloed by a level 40+ player with dodging and awesome Pokemon.

Max Tier 2Difficult Dynamax Max Battle

Max Tier 2 Dynamax raids are possible to defeat by yourself but you can only use Dynamax pokemon. A level 20 player with imperfect evolved pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to begin your dynamax pokemon collection.

Max Tier 1Easy Dynamax Max Battle

Max Tier 1 Dynamax raids are fairly easy to defeat by yourself but you can only use Dynamax pokemon. A level 20 player with imperfect pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to begin your dynamax pokemon collection.

Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid

Shadow Legendary raids are extremely difficult but are the best way to obtain strong pokemon! They are in person only raids that are often done with groups of 5-10 level 30-50 players. Some intrepid experts have done some of these raids with as few as 2-3 players. The Campfire feature is a great way to find other players for these very difficult raids

Tier 5Legendary Raid

The current legendary raids are a great way to obtain strong pokemon! They are often done with groups of 4-10 level 30-40 players. Some intrepid experts have done some of these raids with as few as 2-3 players.

Shadow Tier 3Easy Group Shadow Raid

Shadow Tier 3 raids are targeted at groups of 2 level 30-40 players. They can be soloed by a level 40+ player with a little luck and perfect play with awesome Pokemon.

Tier 3Group Raid

Tier 3 raids are targeted at groups of 2 level 30-40 players. They can be soloed by a level 40 player with a little luck and perfect play with awesome Pokemon.

Shadow Tier 1Easy Shadow Raid

Shadow Tier 1 raids are fairly easy to defeat by yourself. A level 20 player with imperfect pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to collect candy for pokemon that are not common in your area.

Tier 1Solo Raid

Tier 1 raids are quite easy to defeat by yourself. A level 20 player with imperfect pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to collect candy for pokemon that are not common in your area.

Future Mega Legendary TierMega Legendary Raid

These mega legendary raids are not in the game yet.

Future Mega TierMega Raid

These mega raids are not in the game yet.

Future G-Max Tier 5Difficult Group Gigantamax Max Battle

These Max Tier 5 Gigantamax battles are not in the game yet. They may appear in the future for special events.

Future Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid

These Shadow Tier 5 raids are not in the game yet. They may appear in the future for special events.

Future Ultra Beast TierUltra Beast Raid

Ultra Beast raids have been datamined but information is not currently available. They are equivalent to the mega legendary tier in difficulty

Future Tier 5Legendary Raid

These tier 5 raids are not in the game yet! Their stats and moves are still subject to change.

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Legacy Legendary Mega TierMega Raid
Legacy Mega TierEasy Mega Raid
Future Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid
Legacy Max Tier 1Easy Max Dynamax Battle
Legacy Max Tier 3Easy Group Dynamax Max Battle
Legacy Max Event Tier 4Event Dynamax Group Max Battle
Legacy G-Max Tier 5Difficult Group Gigantamax Max Battle
Legacy G-Max Tier 6Difficult Group Gigantamax Max Battle
Legacy Elite TierElite Raid - Bonus Hp
Legacy Ultra Beast TierUltra Beast Raid
Legacy Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid
Legacy Tier 5Legendary Raid
Legacy Shadow Tier 3Easy Group Shadow Raid
Legacy Tier 3Easy Group Raid
Legacy Shadow Tier 1Easy Shadow Raid
Legacy Tier 1Easy Solo Raid

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