Blacephalon in the western hemisphere and Stakataka in the eastern hemisphere are coming to Pokemon Go Raids in May, get your remote raids on the Pokebattler Raid Party app!

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May 2024 Pokemon Go Raids are here with the first release of Blacephalon in the western hemisphere and Stakataka in the eastern hemisphere!

  • Shiny Tapu Fini and Shiny Mega Alakazam will be in Pokemon Go Raids from May 2nd 10am to May 16th 10am local time.
  • Shiny Regirock and Shiny Mega Gyarados will be in Pokemon Go Raids from May 16th 10am to May 23rd 10am local time.
  • Blacephalon in the western hemisphere, Stakataka in the eastern hemisphere, and Shiny Mega Pidgeot will be in Pokemon Go Raids from May 23rd 10am to June 1st 10am local time.

Shadow Raids are here! These raids are extremely difficult and in person only.

Current understanding of mechanics
  • Enrage begins after attack completion post 60% hp
  • Enraged Attack = Base Attack * 1.81 + 15
  • Enraged Defense = Base Defense * 3 + 15
  • The Shadow Pokemon is naturally Subdued at 15% hp
  • Enrage and subdued are 500ms spells followed by a 1.5s delay
  • It takes 8 purified gems across all players to suppress the enrage
  • Gems take 5s to take effect and you can not use a special attack during that time or it will be cancelled due to a bug
  • Each player can only use 5 gems

Upcoming Raid EventsPokemon Go Scheduled Events and Raid Hours
EventDateTimeRegion
Shadow SuicuneMay 4th - 5th6am - 10pm
Tapu FiniMay 8th6pm - 7pm
Shadow SuicuneMay 11th - 12th6am - 10pm
Tapu FiniMay 15th6pm - 7pm
Shadow SuicuneMay 18th - 19th6am - 10pm
RegirockMay 22th6pm - 7pm
Shadow SuicuneMay 24rd - 25th6am - 10pm
BlacephalonMay 29th6pm - 7pmWestern Hemisphere Only
StakatakaMay 29th6pm - 7pmEastern Hemisphere Only
Shadow SuicuneMay 31st - 25th6am - 10pm
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Articles and Videos About Pokemon Go Raids From Top Players And Researchers
Mega TierEasy Mega Raid

The current mega raids are the best way to obtain mega energy to power up the strongest pokemon! They are often done with groups of 2-3 level 30-40 players.

Future Elite TierElite Raid - Bonus Hp

These elite raids are not in the game yet! Their stats and moves are still subject to change.

Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid

Shadow Legendary raids are extremely difficult but are the best way to obtain strong pokemon! They are in person only raids that are often done with groups of 5-10 level 30-50 players. Some intrepid experts have done some of these raids with as few as 2-3 players. The Campfire feature is a great way to find other players for these very difficult raids

Tier 5Legendary Raid

The current legendary raids are a great way to obtain strong pokemon! They are often done with groups of 4-10 level 30-40 players. Some intrepid experts have done some of these raids with as few as 2-3 players.

Shadow Tier 3Easy Group Shadow Raid

Shadow Tier 3 raids are targeted at groups of 2 level 30-40 players. They can be soloed by a level 40+ player with a little luck and perfect play with awesome Pokemon.

Tier 3Easy Group Raid

Tier 3 raids are targeted at groups of 2 level 30-40 players. They can be soloed by a level 40 player with a little luck and perfect play with awesome Pokemon.

Shadow Tier 1Easy Shadow Raid

Shadow Tier 1 raids are fairly easy to defeat by yourself. A level 20 player with imperfect pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to collect candy for pokemon that are not common in your area.

Tier 1Easy Solo Raid

Tier 1 raids are quite easy to defeat by yourself. A level 20 player with imperfect pokemon should be able to beat this by themselves. These raids are a good way to collect candy for pokemon that are not common in your area.

Future Mega Legendary TierMega Legendary Raid

These mega legendary raids are not in the game yet.

Future Mega TierMega Raid

These mega raids are not in the game yet.

Future Ultra Beast TierUltra Beast Raid

Ultra Beast raids have been datamined but information is not currently available. They are equivalent to the mega legendary tier in difficulty

Future Tier 5Legendary Raid

These tier 5 raids are not in the game yet! Their stats and moves are still subject to change.

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Legacy Shadow Tier 3Easy Group Shadow Raid
Legacy Tier 3Easy Group Raid
Legacy Shadow Tier 1Easy Shadow Raid
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