November 2025 Pokemon Go Raid Boss Schedule: Shadow, Mega & More

November 2025 Pokemon Go Raid Boss Schedule: Shadow, Mega & More

Are you ready to catch some rare Pokémon? Pokémon Go Raids offer an exciting way to expand your roster with powerful creatures that are hard to find in the wild. Each month, Pokémon Go introduces new raid bosses, some of which can significantly enhance your gameplay experience.

With November 2025 right around the corner, players can look forward to an array of captivating Raid Bosses. Below is everything you need to know to navigate this month’s raids successfully.

Every Pokémon Go Raid Boss Schedule for November 2025

Pokemon Go Raid Boss Schedule (November 2025) – Shadow, Mega, and More

These raid bosses will be available until December 2 as part of the Tales of Transformation event. Stay tuned as we will update the boss lineup with every new event!

Note:

The * symbol indicates the shiny variant of a Pokémon may appear.

Tier 1 Raid Boss Schedule

Tier 1 Raid Bosses are the most accessible and can be tackled by any player. Here’s what you can expect this month:

Raid Boss Dates Type CP
Machop
Machop*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 678 – 730
Timburr
Timburr*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 699 – 751
Pancham
Pancham*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 796 – 850

Tier 3 Raid Boss Schedule

Moving up a notch, Tier 3 Raid Bosses require a bit more strategy. Here’s what you’ll face:

Raid Boss Dates Type CP
Galarian Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch’d*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 898 – 956
Throh
Throh*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 1391 – 1464
Sawk
Sawk*
November 25 – December 2 Fighting CP 1517 – 1593

Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss Schedule

Be prepared for a challenge as Tier 5 Raid Bosses mainly feature Legendary Pokémon. Team up with others for the best chance of victory:

Raid Boss Dates Type CP
Cobalion
Cobalion*
November 25 – December 2 Steel / Fighting CP 1649 – 1727
Terrakion
Terrakion*
November 25 – December 2 Rock / Fighting CP 2026 – 2113
Virizion
Virizion*
November 25 – December 2 Grass / Fighting CP 1649 – 1727

Mega Raid Boss Schedule

In Mega Raids, you’ll face special Mega Bosses. Defeating them grants Mega Energy plus a chance to catch their non-Mega forms:

Raid Boss Dates Type CP
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl*
November 25 – December 2 Rock / Flying CP 1515 – 1590
Mega Medicham
Mega Medicham*
November 25 – December 2 Psychic / Fighting CP 764 – 817
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp*
November 25 – December 2 Psychic / Fighting CP 2174 – 2264

Tier 1 Shadow Raid Boss Schedule

Shadow Raid Bosses at Tier 1 are slightly tougher and can be found at nearby Gyms controlled by Team Go Rocket:

Raid Boss Date Type CP
Drowzee
Drowzee*
November 25 – November 30 Psychic CP 512 – 594
Ralts
Ralts*
November 25 – November 30 Psychic / Fairy CP 250 – 308
Bagon
Bagon*
November 25 – November 30 Dragon CP 575 – 660
Snover
Snover*
November 25 – November 30 Ice / Grass CP 577 – 662

Tier 3 Shadow Raid Boss Schedule

Tier 3 Shadow Raid Bosses are more aggressive than their Tier 1 counterparts, creating a more challenging experience:

Raid Boss Dates Type CP
Scyther
Scyther*
November 25 – November 30 Bug / Flying CP 1414 – 1546
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl*
November 25 – November 30 Rock / Flying CP 1456 – 1590
Sableye
Sableye*
November 25 – November 30 Ghost / Dark CP 747 – 843

Tier 5 Legendary Shadow Raid Boss Schedule

Expect a tough fight with the Legendary Shadow Raid Bosses of Tier 5. If you struggled with Tier 1 or 3, watch out for these:

Raid Boss Date Typing CP
Latios
Latios*
November 25 – November 30 Dragon / Psychic CP 2021 – 2178

Max Monday Raid Schedule

Join a Max Battle every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time featuring a Dynamax Pokémon. Use Max Particles to take on the challenge for a chance to catch this unique Pokémon:

Raid Boss Typing CP
Eevee
Eevee*
Normal CP 612 – 765

Pokémon Go Raid Battles Explained

Pokemon Go Raid Battles

Pokémon Go raid battles are special events at gyms where you can fight a boss Pokémon. Ongoing raids are indicated by a Raid Boss symbol, while upcoming ones show an egg with a timer. The higher the tier of the raid, the more challenging it will be.

Winning a raid battle allows you to catch the boss Pokémon, with a shiny rate of 1 in 20 encounters—an exciting opportunity for collectors!

What are Raid Hours in Pokémon Go?

Raid Hours occur every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, featuring only Tier 5 Raid Bosses across all gyms. This is an excellent chance to snag a Legendary Pokémon with increased catch odds, so make sure you have enough Raid Passes.

How can you obtain Raid Passes in Pokémon Go?

Each trainer can collect one free Raid Pass daily by simply interacting with a gym. Note that these free passes cannot be stacked—use your active pass to receive another.

You can also acquire Premium Battle Passes, obtainable through research tasks, special events, or by purchasing them. Remote Raid Passes help you join raid battles from afar and can be bought in sets of three.

If you’re considering purchasing passes, opt for the bundle of three to save some in-game currency compared to buying them individually.

Pro Tip:

By starting with two Remote Raid Passes, you can increase your total maximum from three to five by purchasing an additional set.

Have you joined any raid battles this month? We’d love to hear about your experiences!

How can you start a Pokémon Go Raid Battle? To initiate a Pokémon Go Raid Battle, simply interact with an ongoing raid at a gym.

Is it feasible to solo a Pokémon Go Raid Battle? Yes, while it’s possible to handle some raid bosses by yourself, many will require a group for success.

Can shiny Pokémon be found in Raid Battles? Shiny Pokémon have a chance of appearing, with roughly 1 in 20 encounters leading to a shiny find.

Now is the perfect time to dive into November’s exciting raids and reap the rewards! For more tips and strategies on Pokémon Go, check out Moyens I/O.