DEXERTORaids are a key element of Pokemon Go, and every month, there’s a new schedule of Pokemon bosses for players to catch in battles, from 1-Star to 5-Star standard, Legendary, Max, and Mega Raids.
August features plenty of iconic Pokemon to catch, including the Tower Duo – Lugia and Ho-oh – and incredible Mega Evolutions like Mega Salamence, among other exciting creatures.
Additionally, Max Raids will continue to rotate during the Delightful Days season, with Omanyte and Trubbish featured in Dynamax Raids. Overall, it’s shaping up to be a great month to hunt down powerful additions for your competitive teams.
Pokemon Go Raid Boss schedule for August 2025
Below are all of the Mega, Max, and regular Pokemon that you’ll be able to find in Raids this month.
Note: The Pokemon marked with an ‘*’ can be encountered as Shiny.
5-Star Raids
3-Star Raids
POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
Lapras* | Dusclops | Diggersby |
1-Star Raids
POKEMON | POKEMON |
|---|---|
 |  |
Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket* | Honedge* |
Mega Raids
SPRITE | POKEMON | DATES |
|---|---|---|
 | July 28 – August 4 | |
 | August 4 – August 11 | |
 | August 11 – August 18 | |
 | August 18 – August 25 | |
 | August 25 – September 2 |
Max Mondays
There are some Power Spots that will be taken over on a Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time by a Dynamax Pokemon, who will then stay for the rest of the week. These are the Max Monday Pokemon for August 2025:
SPRITE | POKEMON | DATES |
|---|---|---|
 | Kabuto* | July 28 – August 3 |
 | Omanyte* | August 4 – August 10 |
 | Trubbish* | August 11 – August 17 |
 | Chansey* | August 17 – August 31 |
 | Pidove* | September 1 – September 7 |
Note: There won’t be a Max Monday on August 18 due to the Dark Skies event, which will feature plenty of Dynamax creatures over five days.
When do Raid Hours take place in Pokemon Go?
Each week, Niantic hosts a special Raid Hour to give players a better chance at catching the current 5-Star Raid Pokemon. All of the Gyms that have Raids in them will be 5-Star Raid Bosses.
Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and you won’t have to worry about time zones as it will always be your local time. This is the perfect chance to get out there and catch yourself a Legendary.
Raid Hour schedule
SPRITE | POKEMON | DATES | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lugia | August 6 | Yes |
 | Ho-Oh | August 13 | Yes |
 | Necrozma | August 27 | Yes |
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What are Raid Battles?
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyRaid Battles occur when a Boss Pokemon takes over a Gym. You can find them by walking around local Gyms and keeping an eye out for eggs that are about to hatch or Boss Pokemon that are part of a currently ongoing Raid.
These Pokemon are very powerful, so it’s recommended that you team up with a few other trainers to secure a victory. There are four tiers: 1-Star, 3-Star, 5-Star, and Mega Raids. The higher the tier, the harder the battle.
Raid Battles are worth the time and effort to complete, though. As well as earning special items, you’ll also get a chance to catch the Pokemon you beat. In the case of 5-Star Raids, these will be Legendaries you can’t get anywhere else.
How to get Raid Passes
@PokemonGoAppYou’ll need a Raid Pass to participate in a Raid Battle. You can earn one Raid Pass daily by spinning the Photo Disc at any Gym. You can purchase a Premium Raid Pass from the Shop if you run out.
Remote Raid Passes are also available in Go. These are ideal for trainers who can’t leave the house, as they let you join any Raid Battle that’s on the Nearby screen or tappable from the Map View.
Remote Raid Passes can be bought from the Shop or received as free gifts every now and then.
How to catch Pokemon in Raid Battles
NianticWhen you successfully defeat a Raid Boss, you’ll get the chance to catch it. You’ll be given a set number of Premier Balls to use, but it’s not guaranteed that you’ll be able to catch it, especially if it’s a Legendary, as they have very low catch rates.
Here are some ways to increase the number of Premier Balls you’ll get:
- Deal a high amount of damage to the Raid boss.
- Your team deals a high amount of damage to the Raid boss.
- Controlling the gym in which the Raid takes place.
- Participating in Raids with friends.
Remember, you can also use Razz Berries, or even better, Golden Razz Berries, to help catch Raid bosses. Getting excellent throws or spinning curveballs will increase your chances, too.
Now that you’re all clued up on Raids and the creatures you can battle at Gyms this month, it’s time to get out there and catch yourself some Pokemon – and maybe even a Legendary. Good luck, Trainers!
That’s all you need to know about the current Pokemon Go Raid Bosses. Don’t forget to check out our Spotlight Hour guide, as well as how to get Remote Raid Passes and some key catching tips, or our rankings for the best competitive Pokemon and the best Mega Evolutions.
