Pokemon Go Raid schedule for April 2024: Mega, 5-star, Shadow, more

❘ Updated: 2024-03-21T15:02:00

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You can catch some of the best Pokemon Go species from Raids, including Legendaries, Ultra Beasts, and Mega Evolutions. So, here’s the complete schedule of the Mega, 5-Star, Shadow, 3-Star, and 1-Star Raids in Pokemon Go for April 2024.

Pokemon Go players can take on challenging Raid battles in April 2024 to catch some of the strongest Pokemon in the mobile game. Mega evolutions, Legendaries, and Shadow species are available in Raids, and you can build solid teams with them to win intense PvP and PvE battles.

With this in mind, here’s the complete Pokemon Go April 2024 Raid schedule, including 5-Star, Mega, Shadow Raids, and more.

Mega Raids
Shadow Raids
5-Star Raids
3-Star Raids
1-Star Raids
What are Raid Hours?

Pokemon Go Mega Raids in April 2024

Sprite	Pokemon	Dates
	Mega Charizard X	April 4 – April 13
	Mega Heracross	April 13 – April 25
	Mega Aggron	April 25 – May 2

To easily beat these Mega Raids, Pokemon Go recommends parties of five high-level players. Of course, having strong Pokemon with effective attacks is the key to beating the timer and can let you win the battle with even fewer trainers.

Pokemon Go Shadow Raids in April 2024

You can battle powerful Shadow Pokemon with special game mechanics and items. You should note that Shadow Raids are available alongside regular Raids in Pokemon Go.

Here are the Pokemon Go Shadow Raid bosses for April 2024:

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

It’s also worth noting that 5-Star Shadow Raids are only active in Pokemon Go on weekends. That’s when you’ll find more Team Go Rocket Grunts in PokeStops as well. Players can expect these Raids to be more challenging than usual, so it’s recommended to tackle them with a group of five or more trainers to be sure. Shadow Raids can only be done locally, so keep that in mind.

Pokemon Go 5-Star Raid Bosses in April 2024

Sprite	Pokemon	Dates
	Kartana	April 4 – April 12 in the Northern Hemisphere
	Celesteela	April 4 – April 12 in the Southern Hemisphere
	Tapu Bulu	April 12 – April 25
	Registeel	April 25 – May 2

Pokemon Go 5-Star Raids feature the most powerful species in the game, as they often feature Legendary Pokemon and are very tough to beat. The recommended number of trainers varies from four to up to ten players between levels 40 and 50.

Pokemon Go 3-Star Raid Bosses in April 2024


Crobat	Granbull	Sewaddle	Bombirdier

One high-level trainer can challenge 3-Star Raids in Pokemon Go 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.

Pokemon Go 1-Star Raid Bosses in April 2024

Pokemon Go 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 Raid bosses, so make sure you check this article often to stay up to date.

What are Pokemon Go Raid Hours?

Pokemon Go Raid Hours are hosted once a week and allow players to battle and catch the current 5-Star Raid Pokemon. That means all Gyms with active Raids will feature that Legendary Pokemon.

The next Raid Hour in Pokemon Go will feature Tapu Bulu and will take place on April 24, 2024. Raid Hours occur on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM local time in Pokemon Go. Ensure you have enough Raid Passes and Remote Raid Passes to take full advantage of Raid Hours every week.

That’s all you need to know about Raid Battles in April 2024. For more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:


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