Raid Battle (GO)
A Raid Battle (Japanese: レイドバトル Raid Battle) is a type of battle in Pokémon GO that takes place at a Gym in which players battle against a wild Pokémon called a Raid Boss, typically one much stronger than can be found in the wild. The Raid Boss is stationed at the Gym for a limited period of time, and players must use a Raid Pass to challenge it. As with Gyms, up to twenty trainers can join together to fight the Boss. After defeating the Boss, players receive a variety of rewards and are given the opportunity to catch the Raid Boss.
Description
A raid is a battle where you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss—an extremely powerful Pokémon. Win to receive fantastic rewards and a chance to catch a stronger-than-normal Pokémon of your own!
Raid Battle mechanics
The goal of a Raid Battle is for players to defeat the Raid Boss within the time limit. There are five levels of raids with Pokémon that increase in difficulty, starting at level 1 for basic Pokémon that can usually be defeated by a single player, up to level 5 for Legendary Pokémon, which may require several players to work together to defeat. The following table lists the properties of a Raid Battle determined by the level.
Raid Level | Boss HP | Timer (s) | Recommended players* |
---|---|---|---|
600 | 180 | 1 | |
1,800 | 180 | 1 - 2 | |
3,600* | 180 | 2 - 4 | |
9,000* | 180 | 3 - 5 | |
15,000* | 300 | 5 - 10 |
During the daytime (exact hours vary by location), a Raid Egg may randomly spawn at any Gym which does not already have a Raid Egg or Raid Boss. When a Raid Egg appears, its associated timer appears and begins counting down until the Raid Egg hatches and reveal the Raid Boss; currently, Raid Eggs normally have a timer of 1 hour. The Raid Boss that can hatch from the Raid Egg depend on its level.
When the Raid Egg hatches, the Raid Boss appears, and a new timer appears and begins counting down until the Raid Boss will disappear; currently, Raid Bosses normally have a timer of 45 minutes. While a Raid Boss is present at a Gym, the Gym defenders cannot be challenged or fed Berry treats, their motivation cannot be changed, and players who have defenders in the Gym cannot view the Gym remotely via the defenders; however, players can still spin the Photo Disc as normal. While a Raid Boss is present, players within range of the Gym can spend a Raid Pass to join a Raid Battle; if a player spends a Raid Pass at a Gym, they can continue to challenge that Raid Boss any number of times, until either they win the Raid Battle or the Raid Boss leaves the Gym, but their Raid Pass cannot be refunded.
When a player initiates a Raid Battle challenge, they enter a lobby with a two-minute countdown (from when the first player in that challenge entered the lobby), after which the Raid Battle immediately begins. While in the lobby, players choose their team of six Pokémon to battle the Raid Boss and use items from their Bag to heal their Pokémon; the game automatically populates the player's party with six Pokémon it recommends to use, depending on the Raid Boss's move set and the player's Pokémon stats and current HP. In the lobby, the player can see the other players currently waiting in that same lobby and the teams they belong on, with each lobby being able to hold up to 20 players; once a lobby has 20 players, newly joining players will instead be placed in a separate lobby for a separate challenge of that Raid Boss. If a player specifically chooses to quit a Raid Battle, either from the lobby or after the start of the Raid Battle, they cannot rejoin that same challenge. Players can also opt to join a private group using a specific group code.
During the Raid Battle, all normal battle techniques are available to the player. The group of players in that Raid Battle challenge must defeat that Raid Boss within the time limit, otherwise the Raid Battle is lost. If all six of a player's Pokémon faint, the player is returned to the lobby, where they can heal their Pokémon using items from their Bag and choose six Pokémon to use to reenter the battle with, while the players who still have conscious Pokémon in their party continue to battle the Raid Boss.
Raid Boss
Raid Bosses are giant Pokémon with much higher CPs than standard Pokémon. At each raid level, there is a fixed HP value for all Raid Bosses, regardless of species. The Attack and Defense stats will always be set to have the maximum 15 IVs, and the CP multiplier will be set to 1. Hence, a Raid Boss's CP is calculated as:
where
- HP is the fixed HP value for the raid level
- Attack = base Attack + 15
- Defense = base Defense + 15
During the Raid Battle, the Raid Boss will attack similarly to a Gym defender. After being defeated, a Raid Boss will shrink down to normal size and can be captured during the bonus challenge. Its stats will be reduced to that of Power Up level 20 (or level 25 if it has a weather-boosted type), and like Pokémon hatched from Eggs, it will have random IVs of at least 10 per stat. The moves are also randomly re-rolled, so a captured Raid Boss may not necessarily know the same moves it used during the raid.
Bonus challenge
After defeating the Raid Boss, players receive a certain amount of Premier Balls exclusively for use in that Raid Battle's bonus challenge, where they have a chance of capturing the defeated Raid Boss. These Premier Balls are the only Poké Balls that can be used, but players may still use Berries from their Bag. If the player runs out of Premier Balls, the Raid Boss will flee, but will not flee otherwise. Even if the player fails to catch the Raid Boss, once they have successfully completed a Raid Battle they cannot participate in it again.
The number of Premier Balls awarded depends on the player's individual contribution to damage dealt, the player's team's contribution to damage dealt, highest Friendship level with another participant, and whether the Gym is currently under the player's team's control. Each player may receive 6 to 18 Premier Balls for their bonus challenge. Any leftover Premier Balls will be discarded and cannot be used for future raid challenges.
Some Raid Bosses, depending on species, have a chance of becoming Shiny during the bonus challenge. For Legendary Raids only, Shiny Pokémon are guaranteed to be captured by the first Premier Ball that successfully hits it.
Rewards
Upon completing a first attempt of a raid, participants are awarded 1,000 regardless of victory. Winning a raid awards all participants:
- Trainer level XP (amount depends on raid level)
- 1,000 Gym Badge XP
- Various item rewards
The following table was last updated October 2018.[1] It shows the quantity per bundle and an estimated probability based on empirical data.[2]
Reward | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guaranteed | ||||||
XP | Experience | 3,000 XP | 3,500 XP | 4,000 XP | 5,000 XP | 10,000 XP |
Golden Razz Berry | ×1 | ×1 | ×2 | ×2 | ×3 | |
Random | ||||||
Super Potion | ×1 (39.70%) | ×1 (39.41%) | ×1 (37.74%) | |||
Hyper Potion | ×2 (36.70%) | ×3 (35.71%) | ||||
Revive | ×2 (19.85%) | ×2 (19.70%) | ×2 (18.87%) | ×3 (18.35%) | ×3 (17.86%) | |
Golden Razz Berry | ×1 (19.85%) | ×1 (19.70%) | ×1 (18.87%) | ×1 (18.35%) | ×2 (17.86%) | |
Rare Candy | ×1 (19.85%) | ×1 (19.70%) | ×2 (18.87%) | ×2 (18.35%) | ×3 (17.86%) | |
Fast TM* | ×1 (0.50%) | ×1 (0.99%) | ×1 (3.77%) | ×1 (4.59%) | ×1 (5.36%) | |
Charged TM* | ×1 (0.25%) | ×1 (0.49%) | ×1 (1.89%) | ×1 (3.67%) | ×1 (5.36%) |
The number of random bundles awarded depends on the raid level and number of Premier Balls earned. Premier Balls earned from raiding with a Friend do not count towards reward bundles. The amounts are as follows: [3]
Premier Balls | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | ×1 | ×2 | ×3 | ×4 | |
7 | ×2 | ×3 | ×4 | ×5 | |
8 | ×2 | ×3 | ×4 | ×5 | |
9 | ×2 | ×3 | ×5 | ×6 | |
10 | ×2 | ×3 | ×5 | ×6 | |
11 | ×2 | ×4 | ×5 | ×7 | |
12 | ×2 | ×4 | ×6 | ×7 | |
13 | ×2 | ×4 | ×6 | ×8 | |
14 | ×2 | ×4 | ×6 | ×8 |
List of Raid Bosses
Currently, raids are the only way for players to encounter Alolan Raichu, Alolan Marowak, and most Legendary Pokémon. Mawile, Absol, and Shinx, which used to be raid exclusive, can also be obtained via hatching Eggs. Pokémon tend to cycle and change depending on the latest updates and any running events.
Raid Boss Pokémon that are currently available are highlighted with a green background. All CP values are calculated based on the most recent updates. This list was last updated on May 2, 2019. [4]
Level 1
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bulbasaur | 3656 | 590 - 637 737 - 796 |
Unavailable | |
Ivysaur | 5111 | 912 - 970 1141 - 1213 |
Unavailable | |
Charmander | 3334 | 516 - 560 645 - 700 |
Unavailable | |
Charmeleon | 5031 | 887 - 944 1109 - 1180 |
Unavailable | |
Squirtle | 3113 | 497 - 540 621 - 675 |
Unavailable | |
Wartortle | 4503 | 795 - 850 995 - 1063 |
Unavailable | |
Caterpie | 1434 | 219- 249 274- 312 |
Unavailable | |
Metapod | 1432 | 225 - 257 282 - 321 |
Unavailable | |
Sandshrew | 3843 | 670 - 720 838 - 901 |
Unavailable | |
Growlithe | 4012 | 660 - 710 825 - 888 |
Unavailable | |
Geodude | 4365 | 688 - 739 860 - 923 |
Current | |
Ponyta | 5399 | 911 - 969 1139 - 1212 |
Unavailable | |
Magnemite | 5141 | 725 - 778 906 - 973 |
Unavailable | |
Grimer | 3764 | 731 - 785 914 - 981 |
Unavailable | |
Shellder | 3916 | 571 - 617 713 - 771 |
Unavailable | |
Drowzee | 3130 | 548 - 594 685 - 743 |
Unavailable | |
Krabby | 5660 | 835 - 892 1043 - 1115 |
Unavailable | |
Cubone | 3243 | 536 - 582 671 - 728 |
Unavailable | |
Magikarp | 1077 | 132 - 157 165 - 196 |
Unavailable | |
Omanyte | 5397 | 826 - 882 1033 - 1103 |
Unavailable | |
Kabuto | 4970 | 730 - 783 913 - 979 |
Unavailable | |
Dratini | 3379 | 529 - 574 661 - 717 |
Unavailable | |
Chikorita | 3067 | 491 - 534 614 - 668 |
Unavailable | |
Bayleef | 4375 | 777 - 831 971 - 1039 |
Unavailable | |
Cyndaquil | 3334 | 516 - 560 645 - 700 |
Unavailable | |
Quilava | 5031 | 887 - 944 1109 - 1180 |
Unavailable | |
Totodile | 3600 | 599 - 646 749 - 808 |
Unavailable | |
Croconaw | 5064 | 925 - 984 1157 - 1230 |
Unavailable | |
Mareep | 3063 | 521 - 566 651 - 708 |
Unavailable | |
Sunkern | 1434 | 197 - 226 247 - 282 |
Unavailable | |
Yanma | 4321 | 785 - 840 981 - 1050 |
Unavailable | |
Snubbull | 3723 | 656 - 707 821 - 884 |
Unavailable | |
Swinub | 2357 | 384 - 423 480 - 529 |
Unavailable | |
Wingull | 2583 | 397 - 437 497 - 546 |
Unavailable | |
Makuhita | 2319 | 424 - 467 530 - 583 |
Unavailable | |
Meditite | 2516 | 359 - 396 449 - 495 |
Unavailable | |
Plusle | 5349 | 956 - 1016 1195 - 1270 |
Unavailable | |
Minun | 5097 | 910 - 968 1138 - 1210 |
Unavailable | |
Wailmer | 3369 | 779 - 838 974 - 1048 |
Unavailable | |
Swablu | 2702 | 429 - 470 537 - 588 |
Unavailable | |
Lileep | 3775 | 686 - 738 858 - 922 |
Unavailable | |
Anorith | 5017 | 817 - 874 1022 - 1092 |
Unavailable | |
Feebas | 1077 | 132 - 157 165 - 196 |
Unavailable | |
Shuppet | 3352 | 535 - 581 669 - 727 |
Current | |
Duskull | 2770 | 364 - 403 456 - 504 |
Current | |
Snorunt | 2825 | 465 - 507 581 - 634 |
Unavailable | |
Luvdisc | 2811 | 443 - 484 554 - 605 |
Unavailable | |
Bagon | 3792 | 612 - 660 765 - 826 |
Unavailable | |
Bidoof | 2182 | 373 - 412 467 - 515 |
Unavailable | |
Kricketot | 1386 | 200 - 229 250 - 286 |
Unavailable | |
Shinx | 2873 | 458 - 500 572 - 625 |
Current | |
Buneary | 3890 | 669 - 719 836 - 899 |
Unavailable | |
Buizel | 3260 | 555 - 602 694 - 753 |
Unavailable | |
Drifloon | 3151 | 633 - 684 791 - 855 |
Current | |
Skorupi | 3408 | 531- 576 664- 721 |
Unavailble |
Level 2
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sandslash | 11520 | 1288 - 1356 1610 - 1696 |
Unavailable | |
Venomoth | 10345 | 1125 - 1190 1407 - 1487 |
Unavailable | |
Primeape | 11650 | 1239 - 1307 1549 - 1634 |
Unavailable | |
Tentacruel | 11493 | 1314 - 1384 1643 - 1730 |
Unavailable | |
Slowbro | 11375 | 1382 - 1454 1728 - 1817 |
Unavailable | |
Magneton | 13696 | 1348 - 1420 1686 - 1775 |
Unavailable | |
Dewgong | 9053 | 1071 - 1134 1339 - 1418 |
Unavailable | |
Muk | 11893 | 1501 - 1575 1876 - 1969 |
Unavailable | |
Cloyster | 14038 | 1383 - 1455 1729 - 1819 |
Unavailable | |
Electrode | 10936 | 1134 - 1199 1418 - 1499 |
Unavailable | |
Exeggutor | 13474 | 1643 - 1722 2055 - 2153 |
Current | |
Alolan Exeggutor | 13472 | 1643 - 1722 2055 - 2153 |
Unavailable | |
Marowak | 9563 | 988 - 1048 1235 - 1311 |
Unavailable | |
Lickitung | 6433 | 752 - 806 940 - 1008 |
Unavailable | |
Weezing | 11675 | 1242 - 1310 1553 - 1637 |
Unavailable | |
Electabuzz | 11886 | 1265 - 1333 1582 - 1667 |
Unavailable | |
Magmar | 12189 | 1298 - 1367 1623 - 1710 |
Unavailable | |
Lanturn | 8421 | 1125 - 1191 1406 - 1489 |
Unavailable | |
Sudowoodo | 10671 | 1162 - 1227 1452 - 1534 |
Unavailable | |
Misdreavus | 10038 | 1039 - 1100 1298 - 1376 |
Current | |
Pineco | 6108 | 586 - 633 733 - 791 |
Current | |
Gligar | 9456 | 1000 - 1061 1250 - 1326 |
Unavailable | |
Sneasel | 10981 | 1107 - 1172 1384 - 1465 |
Current | |
Magcargo | 9377 | 914 - 972 1142 - 1215 |
Unavailable | |
Grovyle | 9218 | 897 - 956 1122 - 1195 |
Unavailable | |
Combusken | 8610 | 886 - 944 1108 - 1180 |
Unavailable | |
Marshtomp | 8825 | 955 - 1015 1194 - 1269 |
Unavailable | |
Kirlia | 5738 | 508 - 552 635 - 690 |
Unavailable | |
Masquerain | 11281 | 1230 - 1297 1537 - 1622 |
Unavailable | |
Breloom | 13695 | 1427 - 1502 1785 - 1877 |
Unavailable | |
Nosepass | 6241 | 521 - 567 651 - 709 |
Unavailable | |
Sableye | 8132 | 789 - 843 986 - 1054 |
Unavailable | |
Mawile | 9008 | 877 - 934 1096 - 1167 |
Current | |
Manectric | 11628 | 1267 - 1337 1585 - 1672 |
Unavailable | |
Roselia | 10304 | 1007 - 1068 1258 - 1335 |
Unavailable | |
Monferno | 8040 | 843 - 899 1054 - 1124 |
Unavailable | |
Combee | 3108 | 251- 282 314- 353 |
Unavailable |
Level 3
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Raichu | 16079 | 1180 - 1247 1476 - 1558 |
Unavailable | |
Alolan Raichu | 16848 | 1238 - 1306 1548 - 1633 |
Current | |
Ninetales | 15806 | 1235 - 1302 1544 - 1628 |
Unavailable | |
Arcanine | 19534 | 1652 - 1731 2066 - 2164 |
Unavailable | |
Alakazam | 23150 | 1666 - 1747 2083 - 2184 |
Unavailable | |
Machamp | 19707 | 1667 - 1746 2084 - 2183 |
Current | |
Gengar | 21207 | 1566 - 1644 1958 - 2055 |
Current | |
Onix | 9429 | 580 - 629 725 - 787 |
Current | |
Hitmonlee | 20076 | 1399 - 1472 1749 - 1840 |
Unavailable | |
Hitmonchan | 18171 | 1263 - 1332 1579 - 1665 |
Unavailable | |
Chansey | 5381 | 654 - 717 817 - 896 |
Unavailable | |
Tangela | 16114 | 1212 - 1278 1515 - 1598 |
Unavailable | |
Starmie | 19044 | 1404 - 1476 1756 - 1846 |
Unavailable | |
Scyther | 19014 | 1472 - 1546 1841 - 1933 |
Current | |
Jynx | 18398 | 1387 - 1460 1734 - 1825 |
Unavailable | |
Pinsir | 21306 | 1613 - 1690 2016 - 2113 |
Unavailable | |
Vaporeon | 17511 | 1699 - 1779 2124 - 2225 |
Unavailable | |
Jolteon | 20800 | 1574 - 1650 1967 - 2063 |
Unavailable | |
Flareon | 21811 | 1652 - 1730 2065 - 2163 |
Unavailable | |
Porygon | 12386 | 924 - 982 1155 - 1228 |
Unavailable | |
Omastar | 19576 | 1517 - 1592 1897 - 1990 |
Unavailable | |
Kabutops | 19990 | 1476 - 1550 1845 - 1938 |
Unavailable | |
Aerodactyl | 18678 | 1515 - 1590 1894 - 1988 |
Unavailable | |
Flaaffy | 10690 | 814 - 869 1017 - 1086 |
Unavailable | |
Azumarill | 9847 | 849 - 907 1061 - 1134 |
Unavailable | |
Espeon | 22826 | 1730 - 1811 2162 - 2264 |
Unavailable | |
Umbreon | 13509 | 1153 - 1221 1442 - 1526 |
Unavailable | |
Granbull | 16457 | 1385 - 1458 1732 - 1823 |
Unavailable | |
Shuckle | 3892 | 189 - 231 236 - 289 |
Unavailable | |
Piloswine | 14546 | 1271 - 1340 1589 - 1675 |
Unavailable | |
Skarmory | 15182 | 1139 - 1204 1424 - 1506 |
Unavailable | |
Donphan | 19431 | 1644 - 1722 2055 - 2152 |
Unavailable | |
Miltank | 14883 | 1276 - 1345 1595 - 1682 |
Unavailable | |
Sharpedo | 15324 | 1174 - 1246 1468 - 1558 |
Current | |
Lunatone | 15009 | 1261 - 1330 1577 - 1662 |
Unavailable | |
Solrock | 15009 | 1261 - 1330 1577 - 1662 |
Unavailable | |
Crawdaunt | 17967 | 1342 - 1413 1678 - 1767 |
Unavailable | |
Claydol | 14527 | 1063 - 1126 1328 - 1408 |
Unavailable |
Level 4
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Venusaur | 28861 | 1480 - 1554 1851 - 1943 |
Unavailable | |
Charizard | 30958 | 1574 - 1651 1968 - 2064 |
Unavailable | |
Blastoise | 26291 | 1338 - 1409 1673 - 1761 |
Unavailable | |
Nidoqueen | 25364 | 1351 - 1421 1689 - 1777 |
Unavailable | |
Nidoking | 27168 | 1395 - 1466 1743 - 1833 |
Unavailable | |
Poliwrath | 26364 | 1405 - 1477 1757 - 1847 |
Unavailable | |
Victreebel | 25794 | 1318 - 1389 1648 - 1736 |
Unavailable | |
Golem | 31291 | 1608 - 1685 2010 - 2106 |
Unavailable | |
Alolan Exeggutor | 30126 | 1643 - 1722 2055 - 2153 |
Unavailable | |
Alolan Marowak | 21385 | 988 - 1048 1235 - 1311 |
Current | |
Rhydon | 30663 | 1736 - 1816 2170 - 2270 |
Unavailable | |
Lapras | 23476 | 1435 - 1509 1794 - 1886 |
Unavailable | |
Snorlax | 26380 | 1760 - 1843 2201 - 2304 |
Unavailable | |
Dragonite | 38490 | 2079 - 2167 2599 - 2709 |
Unavailable | |
Typhlosion | 30958 | 1574 - 1651 1968 - 2064 |
Unavailable | |
Feraligatr | 29736 | 1557 - 1632 1946 - 2040 |
Unavailable | |
Togetic | 20453 | 917 - 976 1147 - 1220 |
Unavailable | |
Ursaring | 30025 | 1604 - 1682 2006 - 2103 |
Unavailable | |
Houndoom | 28590 | 1432 - 1505 1790 - 1882 |
Current | |
Tyranitar | 37599 | 2103 - 2191 2629 - 2739 |
Current | |
Shiftry | 23786 | 1263 - 1333 1579 - 1666 |
Current | |
Ninjask | 22878 | 1061 - 1125 1326 - 1406 |
Unavailable | |
Aggron | 33326 | 1636 - 1714 2045 - 2143 |
Unavailable | |
Absol | 28769 | 1370 - 1443 1712 - 1805 |
Current | |
Walrein | 25828 | 1483 - 1557 1854 - 1947 |
Unavailable | |
Metagross | 40224 | 2078 - 2166 2598 - 2708 |
Unavailable |
Level 5
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Articuno | 40165 | 1665 - 1743 2082 - 2179 |
Unavailable | |
Zapdos | 46418 | 1930 - 2015 2413 - 2519 |
Unavailable | |
Moltres | 45609 | 1896 - 1980 2370 - 2475 |
Unavailable | |
Mewtwo* | 60540* | 2294 - 2387 2868 - 2984 |
Unavailable | |
Raikou | 45435 | 1889 - 1972 2361 - 2466 |
Unavailable | |
Entei | 41758 | 1900 - 1984 2375 - 2480 |
Unavailable | |
Suicune | 37761 | 1627 - 1704 2033 - 2130 |
Unavailable | |
Lugia | 45925 | 2028 - 2115 2535 - 2645 |
Unavailable | |
Ho-Oh | 50064 | 2119 - 2207 2649 - 2759 |
Unavailable | |
Regirock | 42768 | 1703 - 1784 2129 - 2230 |
Unavailable | |
Regice | 42768 | 1703 - 1784 2129 - 2230 |
Unavailable | |
Registeel | 33516 | 1326 - 1398 1658 - 1748 |
Unavailable | |
Latias | 48080 | 1921 - 2006 2402 - 2507 |
Unavailable | |
Latios | 52220 | 2090 - 2178 2613 - 2723 |
Unavailable | |
Kyogre | 54411 | 2260 - 2351 2825 - 2939 |
Unavailable | |
Groudon | 54411 | 2260 - 2351 2825 - 2939 |
Unavailable | |
Rayquaza | 49808 | 2102 - 2191 2627 - 2739 |
Unavailable | |
Uxie | 35356 | 1370 - 1442 1712 - 1803 |
Current* | |
Mesprit | 41887 | 1669 - 1747 2086 - 2184 |
Current* | |
Azelf | 44972 | 1752 - 1834 2190 - 2293 |
Current* | |
Dialga | 53394 | 2217 - 2307 2771 - 2884 |
Unavailable | |
Palkia | 54793 | 2190 - 2280 2737 - 2850 |
Unavailable | |
Giratina (Altered Forme) |
38326 | 1848 - 1931 2310 - 2414 |
Unavailable | |
Giratina (Origin Forme) |
41776 | 2018 - 2105 2523 - 2631 |
Unavailable | |
Cresselia | 33794 | 1555 - 1633 1944 - 2041 |
Unavailable | |
Heatran | 49192 | 2058 - 2145 2573 - 2681 |
Unavailable |
EX Raids
EX Raids are level 5 raids that require an EX Raid Pass to join. EX Raid Passes are given out to players that have completed a raid an EX Raid Gym in the previous week. These EX Raid Gyms are generally situated at sponsored venues or in park-related areas, and can be identified by an "EX Raid Gym" label on the top right-hand corner of the Gym screen and by a darker green shade on the map. The EX Raid Pass is a one-time offer, and should a player not be present, the pass will expire and disappear from their inventory. Players who receive an EX Raid Pass may also invite one Ultra Friend to the raid, but cannot send out another invitation even if the previous is declined. During an EX Raid, players without passes can only see the Gym's color and the first defending Pokémon atop, and if they attempt to interact with the Gym they will be informed that the Gym is closed and the time that it will reopen.
Pokémon | Boss CP | Capture CP | Availability | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mewtwo* | 49430 | 2294 - 2387 2868 - 2984 |
Aug 14, 2017 - Aug 28, 2018 | |
Deoxys (Normal Forme) |
45891 | 1717 - 1806 2146 - 2257 |
Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 18, 2018 | |
Deoxys (Attack Forme) |
41036* | 1372 - 1474 1716 - 1842 |
Dec 28, 2018 - Mar 25, 2019 | |
Deoxys (Defense Forme) |
36170 | 1228 - 1299 1535 - 1624 |
Mar 25, 2019 - |
Special events
Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak
During the Pikachu Outbreak event on August 9-15, 2017, special Raid Bosses were available at Pokémon GO Park events in Japan. These Raid Bosses have not been made available since the event. These were all classified as level 4 Bosses.
Pokémon | Boss CP | |
---|---|---|
Pikachu | 11845 | |
Meowth | 9079 | |
Dragonite | 35383 | |
Wobbuffet | 7144 |
Mewtwo was also available during the event on August 14, 2017 at Yokohama Stadium, and marked the first time that it had become available to players. It was classified as a level 5 Raid Boss.
Pokémon | Boss CP | |
---|---|---|
Mewtwo | 49430 |
Special Raid Challenge
Special Raid Challenges are time-limited events which allow players to defeat a Raid Boss within a three hour window. Many Gyms during this period of time will have the Boss active for the three hours, and if the Boss is defeated, the Pokémon encounter afterwards will have a 10% chance of becoming Shiny.[5] Excluding Articuno (outside of Japan), these Bosses know a special move which may be otherwise difficult to obtain. Players may receive up to five free Raid Passes from Gyms during the three hour window.
The times for these Raid Challenges have so far been held at the same time:
- 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)
The first three Raid Challenges, the legendary birds, were unlocked as part of Professor Willow's Global Challenge which ran over six days over the period from June 30 to September 2, 2018. As all three parts were successfully completed, all three legendary birds were available to players again from September 13-20, 2018.
Pokémon | Boss CP | Special move | Availability | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Articuno | 37603 | Hurricane* | July 7, 2018 August 4, 2018 (Japan) | |
Zapdos | 42691 | Thunder Shock | July 21, 2018 | |
Moltres | 41953 | Sky Attack | September 8, 2018 |
Gengar was the first non-legendary Pokémon to be featured in a Special Raid Challenge. Lapras was featured as part of the 2019 Extraordinary Raid Week.
Pokémon | Boss CP | Special move | Availability | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gengar | 31256 | Lick, Psychic | November 3, 2018 | |
Lapras | 23476 | Ice Shard, Ice Beam | May 25, 2019 |
Legendary Hour
Legendary Lunch and Dinner Hours were introduced as an experiment to increase opportunities for players to participate in Legendary Raids. At 12:00 PM (for lunch) or 6:00 PM (for dinner) local time, level 5 Raid Bosses will spawn in many Gyms all at once and remain for an entire hour. Raid Eggs will also spawn with a 20 minute timer before the start of the raids. Only Gyms that do not currently have Raid Bosses or Eggs may spawn a raid for Legendary Hour.
- Dialga - Mar. 13, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. [6]
- Giratina (Origin Forme) - Apr. 10, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. [7]
- Latios - Apr. 19, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (unannounced)
- Groudon - May 1, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (unannounced)
- Cresselia - June 5 and 12, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [8]
- Kyogre - June 19 and 26, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [9]
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References
- ↑ RAID REWARD CHANGES: OCTOBER 2018
- ↑ RAID REWARD PROBABILITIES: APRIL 2018
- ↑ UNDERSTANDING RAID REWARDS: THE SECRET MULTIPLIERS BEHIND THE SCENES
- ↑ POKEMON GO RAID BOSSES
- ↑ LAPRAS RAID DAY: SHINY RATE
- ↑ Legendary Lunch Hour: A new experiment!
- ↑ Legendary Lunch Hour experiment: Origin Forme Giratina
- ↑ Get ready for Legendary Raid Hours every Wednesday evening in June!
- ↑ Get ready for Legendary Raid Hours every Wednesday evening in June!
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