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

Raids allow you to catch some of the most powerful Pokemon Go species, 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 May 2024.

Pokemon Go players can take on challenging Raids in May 2024 to capture some of the best Pokemon in the mobile game. Mega evolutions, Legendaries, and Shadow species are all up for grabs in Raid battles, and you can build solid teams with them to win plenty of PvP and PvE battles.

Here’s the complete Pokemon Go May 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 May 2024

Sprite	Pokemon	Dates
	Mega Aggron	April 25 – May 2
	Mega Alakazam	May 2 – May 16
	Mega Gyarados	May 16 – May 23
	Mega Pidgeot	May 23 – June 1

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 May 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 May 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
	Suicune	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 May 2024

Pokemon Go 5-Star Raids feature the most powerful species in the game, as they often feature Legendary Pokemon 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.

Pokemon Go 3-Star Raid Bosses in May 2024

Onix	Aerodactyl	Nosepass	Medicham

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 May 2024

Alolan Geodude	Omanyte	Kabuto	Larvitar	Rockruff

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.

Raid Hours occur on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM local time in Pokemon Go. The next Raid Hour will feature Regirock on May 22, 2024. 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 May 2024. For more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:

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