Pokemon Go Raid schedule for July 2024
NianticRaids let you catch some of the strongest finds in Pokemon Go, including Legendaries, Ultra Beasts, and Mega Evolutions.
These Pokemon are powerful enough to help you dominate the Go Battle League and Team Go Rocket challenges so you must be eager to add them to your teams.
So, here’s the complete schedule of Raids in July 2024 to help you catch ’em all.
Mega Raid schedule in Pokemon Go
| Sprite | Pokemon | Dates |
|---|---|---|
 | Mega Tyranitar | July 1 – July 8 |
 | Mega Swampert | July 8 – July 23 |
 | Mega Aggron | July 23 – August 3 |
To easily beat these Mega Raids, parties of three to five high-level players are recommended. Of course, having strong counters with effective attacks is the key to beating the timer and can let you win the battle with even fewer trainers.
Shadow Raids
| Sprite | Shadow Pokemon | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
 | Poliwag | 1-Star |
 | Drowzee | 1-Star |
 | Barboach | 1-Star |
 | Foongus | 1-Star |
 | Hitmontop | 3-Star |
 | Sneasel | 3-Star |
 | Wobbuffet | 3-Star |
 | Entei | 5-Star |
You can battle powerful Shadow Pokemon with special game mechanics and items. You should note that these Raids are available alongside regular ones.
Also, 5-Star Shadow Raids are only active on weekends and can only be done locally. You can expect them to be more challenging than usual, so it’s recommended to tackle them with a group of five or more trainers.
Pokemon Go 5-Star Raid bosses
| Sprite | Pokemon | Dates |
|---|---|---|
 | Ho-Oh | July 1 – July 8 |
 | Guzzlord | July 8 – July 9 |
 | Nihilego | July 9 – July 10 |
 | Celesteela | July 10 – July 11 (Southern Hemisphere) |
 | Kartana | July 10 – July 11 (Northern Hemisphere) |
 | Stakataka | July 11 – July 12 (Eastern Hemisphere) |
 | Blacephalon | July 11 – July 12 (Western Hemisphere) |
 | Buzzwole | July 12 – July 15 (The Americas and Greenland) |
 | Pheromosa | July 12 – July 15 (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India) |
 | Xurkitree | July 12 – July 15 (Asia-Pacific) |
 | Articuno | July 15 – July 23 |
 | Tornadus Incarnate | July 23 – August 3 |
5-Star Raids feature Legendaries or Ultra Beasts and are very tough to beat. The recommended number of trainers varies from four to up to ten players between levels 40 and 50. When it comes to Ultra Beasts, some of them can even be soloed.
With 12 Raid Bosses, this is the most of any 5-Star battles in the history of Pokemon Go. That’s not all, as they all can be shiny, so it’s a great time to hunt for their shinies.
Pokemon Go 3-Star Raids
 |  |  |
| Garchomp | Ampharos | Camerupt |
One high-level trainer can challenge 3-Star Raids alone, but you’ll be battling against the clock. If you play your cards right and use type advantages, you should be able to clear them before time runs out.
1-Star Raid bosses
 |  |  |  |
| Snorunt | Litleo | Dedenne | Stufful |
1-Star Raids are the easiest challenges and can be done by one trainer alone, so keep that in mind when checking the current rotation.
Also, it’s important to note that most in-game events override the Bosses, so make sure you check this article often to stay up to date.
What are Raid Hours in Pokemon Go?
Raid Hours are usually hosted once a week and allow players to battle and catch the current 5-Star Pokemon. That means all Gyms with active Raids will feature that Legendary or Ultra Beast.
The next Raid Hour features Tornadus Incarnate and it will headline two of them on July 24 and July 31. These events take place between 6 PM and 7 PM (local time).
Make sure you have enough regular and Remote Raid Passes to take full advantage of all Raids and add more in-game friends to invite to these battles.