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

Ezequiel Leis
Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Go

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.

Pokemon Go Mega Raids in May 2024

SpritePokemonDates
Mega Aggron sprite in Pokemon GoMega AggronApril 25 – May 2
Mega Alakazam in Pokemon GoMega AlakazamMay 2 – May 16
Mega Gyarados sprite in Pokemon GoMega GyaradosMay 16 – May 23
mega pidgeot in pokemon goMega PidgeotMay 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:

SpriteShadow PokemonDifficulty
Poliwag1-Star
Drowzee1-Star
Barboach1-Star
Foongus1-Star
Hitmontop3-Star
Sneasel3-Star
Wobbuffet3-Star
Suicune in Pokemon GoSuicune5-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

SpritePokemonDates
Registeel on pokemon goRegisteelApril 25 – May 2
Tapu Fini in Pokemon GoTapu FiniMay 2 – May 16
Regirock on Pokemon GoRegirockMay 16 – May 23
Blacephalon sprite in Pokemon GoBlacephalonMay 23 – June 1
(Western Hemisphere)
Stakataka sprite in Pokemon GoStakatakaMay 23 – June 1
(Eastern Hemisphere)

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

OnixAerodactylNosepassMedicham

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 GeodudeOmanyteKabutoLarvitarRockruff

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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Ezequiel is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge of gaming, he's focused mostly on Pokemon, Fortnite, and HoYoverse titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Latin America. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected]