Raid Day

In Pokémon GO, Raid Days (also known as Special Raid Challenges) are three-hour events which allow players to participate in Raid Battles against a featured Raid Boss. Most Gyms during this period of time will have the Boss active for one* hour, and if the Boss is defeated, the Pokémon encountered afterwards will have a 10% chance of being Shiny.^[1] The raids repeat every hour approximately on the hour. Players may receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from Gyms during the three-hour window. Raid Days sometimes include event-exclusive moves, which may be known by the featured Pokémon if obtained during the raid hours (including via Evolution or capture outside of raids).

List of Raid Days

Legendary Birds Raid Days (2018)

The first three Raid Challenges featured the legendary birds and were part of Professor Willow's Global Challenge 2018. The first challenge coincided with GO Safari Zone in Dortmund from June 30-July 1, 2018, in preparation for Articuno Raid Day on July 7, 2018. Due to weather issues, Articuno Raid Day in Japan was postponed to August 4, 2018. The second challenge coincided with GO Fest in Chicago from July 14-15, 2018, in preparation for Zapdos Raid Day on July 21, 2018. The third challenge coincided with GO Safari Zone in Yokosuka from September 1-2, 2018, in preparation for Moltres Raid Day on September 8, 2018. As all three challenges were successfully completed, all three legendary birds were available to players again from September 13–20, 2018, as part of the Ultra Bonus Event.

The times for these Raid Challenges were based on location:

• Asia-Pacific: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
• Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
• The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)	Date
Articuno	29127	1599 - 1676 1999 - 2095	Hurricane*	July 7, 2018* August 4, 2018*
Zapdos	33068	1820 - 1902 2275 - 2378	Thunder Shock	July 21, 2018
Moltres	32496	1788 - 1870 2235 - 2337	Sky Attack	September 8, 2018

Gengar Special Raid Challenge

Gengar Special Raid Challenge took place on November 3, 2018. Gengar was the first non-legendary Pokémon to be featured in a Special Raid Challenge.

The times for the Gengar Special Raid Challenges, like the legendary bird Raid Days, were based on location:

• Asia-Pacific: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
• Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
• The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Gengar	31256	1420 - 1496 1776 - 1870	Lick Psychic

Lapras Raid Day

During the Extraordinary Raid Week 2019, Lapras Raid Day took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time on May 25, 2019 (for the Americas, Greenland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India) and May 26, 2019 (for Asia-Pacific).

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)	Date
Lapras	23476	1435 - 1509 1794 - 1886	Ice Shard Ice Beam	May 25, 2019* May 26, 2019*

Legendary Beasts Raid Days

The legendary beasts were featured as part of Professor Willow's Global Challenge 2019, but without any event-exclusive moves. The first challenge coincided with GO Fest in Chicago from June 13-June 16, 2019, in preparation for Raikou Raid Day on June 29, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The second challenge coincided with GO Fest in Dortmund from July 4-7, 2019, in preparation for Entei Raid Day on July 14, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The third challenge coincided with GO Fest in Yokohama from August 6-12, 2019, in preparation for Suicune Raid Day on August 17, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. As all three challenges were successfully completed, all three legendary beasts were available to players again from September 2-9, 2019, as part of the Ultra Bonus Event.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Date
Raikou	45435	1889 - 1972 2361 - 2466	June 29, 2019
Entei	41758	1900 - 1984 2375 - 2480	July 14, 2019
Suicune	37761	1627 - 1704 2033 - 2130	August 17, 2019

Kanto First Partner Pokémon Raid Day

During the Evolution Event, a Raid Day featuring all three stages of the Kanto first partner Pokémon took place on December 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Bulbasaur	3656	590 - 637 737 - 796
Charmander	3334	516 - 560 645 - 700
Squirtle	3113	497 - 540 621 - 675

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Ivysaur	8852	912 - 970 1141 - 1213
Charmeleon	8715	887 - 944 1109 - 1180
Wartortle	7799	795 - 850 995 - 1063

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Venusaur	28861	1480 - 1554 1851 - 1943
Charizard	30958	1574 - 1651 1968 - 2064
Blastoise	26291	1338 - 1409 1673 - 1761

Lickitung Raid Day

A Raid Day featuring Lickitung with the event-exclusive move Body Slam was included as part of the Valentine's Day 2020 event. Any Lickilicky evolved from Lickitung during the event period also knew Body Slam. The Lickitung Raid Day took place on February 15, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Lickitung	14386	752 - 806 940 - 1008	Body Slam

Party Hat Gengar and Party Hat Nidorino Raid Day

As part of the Pokémon Day 2020 celebration, a Raid Day featuring both Gengar and Nidorino wearing party hats took place on March 1, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. Like with the previous Gengar Raid Day, any Gengar caught or evolved into during the event period knew the event-exclusive moves Lick and Psychic.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Nidorino Party hat	7238	743 - 796 929 - 995

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Gengar Party hat	33531	1566 - 1644 1958 - 2055	Lick Psychic

Alolan Marowak Raid Day

As part of the Halloween 2020 celebration, a Raid Day featuring Alolan Marowak took place on October 31, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. Any Alolan Marowak caught during the event period knew the event-exclusive move Shadow Bone.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Marowak Alolan Form	13525	988 - 1048 1235 - 1311	Shadow Bone

Legendary Birds Raid Day (2021)

As part of the Pokémon Day 2021 celebration, a Raid Day featuring legendary birds took place on February 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Any Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres caught during the event period knew the event-exclusive moves Hurricane, Thunder Shock and Sky Attack respectively. During this event players could use Charged TMs on Shadow Pokémon to forget the move Frustration and the appearance of Team GO Rocket grunts at Pokéstops and in balloons was increased.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Articuno	29127	1599 - 1676 1999 - 2095	Hurricane
Zapdos	33068	1820 - 1902 2275 - 2378	Thunder Shock
Moltres	32496	1788 - 1870 2235 - 2337	Sky Attack

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day

During the Mega Moment event, a Raid Day featuring Mega Kangaskhan took place on May 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Kangaskhan.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Kangaskhan Mega Kangaskhan	37140	1405 - 1477 1757 - 1847

Hisuian Braviary Raid Day

During the Hisuian Discoveries event, a Raid Day featuring Hisuian Braviary took place on July 31, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. For this event, chance for receiving Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles was increased and players would get 50% more XP for winning raids. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Hisuian Braviary.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Braviary Hisuian Form	16865	1531 - 1608 1914 - 2010

Deoxys Raid Day

During the Psychic Spectacular event, Deoxys Raid Day took place on September 11, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. All forms of Deoxys were available.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Deoxys Normal Forme	50271	1717 - 1806 2146 - 2257
Deoxys Attack Forme	41036	1372 - 1474 1716 - 1842
Deoxys Defense Forme	36170	1228 - 1299 1535 - 1624
Deoxys Speed Forme	45802	1568 - 1645 1960 - 2056

Mega Gyarados Raid Day

During the Evolving Stars Event, Mega Gyarados Raid Day took place on October 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The event was scheduled to run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. like other Raid Days, but an error in the first time zones caused the event to be extended, so it started three hours earlier than intended.^[2]

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Gyarados Mega Gyarados	47142	1855 - 1937 2319 - 2422

Ultra Beasts Raid Day

During the Ultra Beast Arrival: Global event, Ultra Beasts were featured in a Raid Day on November 27, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. Only certain Ultra Beasts were available depending on the player’s region. Nihilego, Buzzwole, and Guzzlord were available in the Americas region; Nihilego, Xurkitree, and Guzzlord were available in the Asia-Pacific region; Nihilego, Pheromosa, and Guzzlord were available in the Europe region; Kartana was available in the Northern Hemisphere; and Celesteela was available in the Southern Hemisphere. Timed Research was offered during the event in which any of the featured Ultra Beasts could be encountered as research task rewards.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Nihilego	48499	2167 - 2256 2709 - 2821
Buzzwole	44654	1894 - 1977 2368 - 2472
Pheromosa	40539	1538 - 1624 1922 - 2030
Xurkitree	53279	2155 - 2249 2695 - 2812
Celesteela	39774	1694 - 1772 2117 - 2216
Kartana	58102	2010 - 2101 2512 - 2626
Guzzlord	26545	1565 - 1650 1956 - 2062

Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert Raid Day

The Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day featuring Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert took place on December 3, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. During the event, any Sceptile, Blaziken, or Swampert caught or obtained via Evolution knew the event-exclusive move Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, or Hydro Cannon, respectively. This event marked the Pokémon GO debuts of Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Sceptile Mega Sceptile	45057	1500 - 1575 1876 - 1969	Frenzy Plant
Blaziken Mega Blaziken	44147	1550 - 1627 1938 - 2034	Blast Burn
Swampert Mega Swampert	43153	1622 - 1699 2027 - 2124	Hydro Cannon

Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day

During the Winter Holiday Part 2 event, a Raid Day featuring Hisuian Avalugg took place on December 24, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Hisuian Avalugg.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Avalugg Hisuian Form	21854	1892 - 1975 2365 - 2469

Kleavor Raid Day

Kleavor Raid Day took place on May 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Kleavor.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Kleavor	22106	1717 - 1798 2147 - 2247

Mega Garchomp Raid Day

Mega Garchomp Raid Day took place on November 11, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Garchomp.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Garchomp Mega Garchomp	51700	2174 - 2264 2718 - 2830

Hisuian Samurott Raid Day

Hisuian Samurott Raid Day took place on December 3, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time. The event was scheduled to run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. like other Raid Days, but Niantic extended the event due to server issues.^[3] This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Hisuian Samurott.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Samurott Hisuian Form	18066	1525 - 1601 1907 - 2001

Wyrdeer Raid Day

During the 2023 Winter Wonderland Event, Wyrdeer Raid Day took place on December 23, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Wyrdeer.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Wyrdeer	16772	1486 - 1561 1858 - 1952

Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day

Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day took place on January 14, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Hisuian Typhlosion.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Typhlosion Hisuian Form	20758	1632 - 1710 2041 - 2138

Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day

Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day took place on February 11, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Hisuian Decidueye.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Decidueye Hisuian Form	18806	1579 - 1655 1974 - 2069

Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon Raid Days

Primal Raid Days were held during the World of Wonders. Primal Kyogre Raid Day took place on March 17, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Primal Groudon Raid Day took place on March 23, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. Primal Kyogre Raid Day was scheduled to run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. like other Raid Days, but Niantic extended the event due to server issues.^[4]

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Date
Kyogre Primal Kyogre	92860	2327 - 2420 2909 - 3025	March 17, 2024
Groudon Primal Groudon	92860	2327 - 2420 2909 - 3025	March 23, 2024

Mega Heracross Raid Day

Mega Heracross Raid Day took place on April 13, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Heracross.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Heracross Mega Heracross	51078	1693 - 1772 2116 - 2215

Mega Lucario Raid Day

Mega Lucario Raid Day took place on July 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Lucario.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Lucario Mega Lucario	42499	1469 - 1544 1837 - 1930

Falinks Raid Day

Falinks Raid Day took place on September 8, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Falinks	16974	1278 - 1347 1598 - 1683

Mega Mawile Raid Day

Mega Mawile Raid Day took place on October 12, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Mawile.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Mawile Mega Mawile	29333	877 - 934 1096 - 1167

Necrozma Fusions Raid Day

Necrozma Fusions Raid Day took place on December 14, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. As with previous appearances of Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma, the Player only had the opportunity to catch Necrozma in the bonus challenge.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Necrozma Dawn Wings Necrozma	54822	1932 - 2017 2415 - 2521
Necrozma Dusk Mane Necrozma	54822	1932 - 2017 2415 - 2521

Mega Gallade Raid Day

Mega Gallade Raid Day took place on January 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This event marked the Pokémon GO debut of Mega Gallade.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Gallade Mega Gallade	50635	1688 - 1767 2110 - 2209

Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day

Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day took place on January 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. During the event, the move Sacred Fire could be taught to any Ho-Oh using a Charged TM. For this event, Remote Raid Passes could be used for Shadow Raids.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP	Event Move(s)
Ho-Oh	50064	2050 - 2207 2563 - 2759	Sacred Fire

Hoopa Unbound Raid Day

Hoopa Unbound Raid Day will take place on February 15, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This will be the first Raid Day in which the featured Pokémon cannot be Shiny.

Pokémon	Boss CP	Catch CP
Hoopa Hoopa Unbound	57305	2197 - 2289 2746 - 2862

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