Pokemon Go Raid Eggs 2021

Pokemon Go Raids Source: Niantic

While you can catch plenty of Pokémon in the wild and hatch plenty of Pokémon in eggs in Pokémon Get, raids are where you go some of the best and most powerful Pokémon in the game. While some of the raid bosses are common and weak, raids are also i of few ways to meet Legendary Pokémon, Mega Pokémon, and sure rare species.

Which Pokémon, you inquire? Well, the line-upward changes pretty often. Each new event brings new and different raids, and Niantic frequently changes them up but for fun. Lucky for you lot, we've got the whole list right here, and be sure to chek out our best Pokémon Go accessories and so y'all're fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey!

Note: Any Pokémon with the potential to exist Shiny is indicated by an asterisk.

Mega Raids in Pokémon Go

Pokemon Go Mega Evolution Launch Source: Niantic

On August 27, 2020, Niantic introduced Mega Evolution and with it Mega Raids. Mega Raids are a class unto themselves, providing some of the most challenging battles yet. Mega Pokémon become a massive stat boost, and in some cases new typing as well. As of June i, 2021, merely one Pokémon will be appearing in Mega Raids at a time with limited exceptions.

If yous need help with June's Mega Raids, we have the following guides:

Mega Steelix* Mega Raid Guide (four+ Trainers)
Mega Aerodactyl* Mega Raid Guide (iii+ Trainers)
Mega Venusaur* Mega Raid Guide (4+ Trainers)
Mega Blastoise* Mega Raid Guide (v+ Trainers)

After completing whatsoever of these Mega Raids, you volition be rewarded with the chance to catch the normal version of that Pokémon, as well every bit a bunch of Mega Energy - the species specific currency used to Mega Evolve your ain Pokémon. The amount of Mega Energy you win is based on how quickly you can consummate the Mega Raid so you want to invite equally many people as possible to these Raids. Additionally, Mega Raids tin can give you Shiny Pokémon, different encountering these evolved Pokémon normally.

Like other Raids, Mega Raids besides rotate out. Currently, you cannot battle in the post-obit Mega Raids right now:

Mega Charizard X* Mega Raid Guide (3+ Trainers)
Mega Charizard Y* Mega Raid Guide (three+ Trainers)
Mega Pidgeot* Mega Raid Guide (3+ Trainers)
Mega Kangaskhan* Mega Raid guide (iii+ Trainers)
Mega Gengar* Mega Raid Guide (4+ Trainers)
Mega Ampharos* Mega Raid Guide (3 Trainers)
Mega Houndoom* Mega Raid Guide (2+ Trainers)
Mega Absol* Mega Raid Guide (ii+ Trainers)
Mega Gyarados* Mega Raid Guide (iii+ Trainers)
Mega Beedrill* Mega Raid Guide (2+ Trainers)
Mega Slowbro* Mega Raid Guide (3+ Trainers)
Mega Altaria* Mega Raid Guide (4+ Trainers)
Mega Abomasnow* Mega Raid Guide (2+ Trainers)
Mega Lopunny* Mega Raid Guide (iv+ Trainers)
Mega Manectric* Mega Raid Guide (3+ Trainers)
Mega Latias* Mega Raid guide (v+ Trainers)
Mega Latios* Mega Raid guide (5+ Trainers)

Five Star Raids in Pokémon Get

Pokemon Go Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Source: Niantic

Five Star Raids are typically reserved for Legendary Pokémon and commonly the most sought after of public raids. They're more difficult to beat than lower star ratings, only if you have plenty players to do it, the rewards at this level are the best. Right now, Kyogre is in raids and will soon exist followed by Groudon. For the latter half of the month, Mewtwo will exist taking over Legendary raids. From June xvi through 23, players can take hold of Mewtwo with Shadow Ball, and then from June 23 through July 1, Mewtwo with Psystrike volition be available.

If you need help beating Kyogre*, check out our Kyogre* raid guide
If y'all need assist preparing for Groudon*, bank check out our Groudon* raid guide
If you need help preparing for Mewtwo*, check out our Mewtwo* raid guide

Additionally, if y'all want to prep your counters in advanced, y'all can find all of our Legendary and Mythical Raid guides here:

Articuno*
Zapdos*
Moltres*
Mewtwo*
Raikou*
Entei*
Suicune*
Lugia*
Ho-Oh*
Latias* and Latios*
Regirock*
Regice*
Registeel*
Kyogre*
Groudon*
Rayquaza*
Deoxys* (Normal)
Deoxys* (Defense)
Deoxys* (Attack)
Deoxys* (Speed)
Uxie*
Mesprit*
Azelf*
Dialga*
Palkia*
Heatran*
Regigigas*
Origin Forme Giratina*
Altered Forme Giratina*
Cresselia*
Darkrai*
Cobalion*
Terrakion*
Virizion*
Incarnate Forme Tornadus*
Therian Forme Tornadus
Incarnate Forme Thundurus*
Therian Forme Thundurus
Reshiram*
Zekrom*
Incarnate Forme Landorus*
Therian Forme Landorus
Reshiram
Zekrom
Kyurem
Genesect*
Xerneas
Yveltal
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Fini
Nihilego
Zacian (Hero of Many Battles forme)
Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles forme)

3 Star Raids in Pokémon Go

3 Star Raids are fairly easy to take downwardly, and many high-level players tin exercise them with just one or ii buddies. Still, they're worth a decent chunk of XP and other rewards. The current line up of Three Star Raids include:

Machoke
Politoed
Quagsire
Golurk

Ane Star Raids in Pokémon Become

Just near whatever player able to raid can solo a 1 Star Raid. These are all super piece of cake, and unless this is one of your very start raids, you'll spend more than time waiting on the counter for the battle to start than yous'll really spend in the battle itself. However, if you need to complete a lot of raids fast, these are the ones you want to aim for. Plus, they provide the easiest style to get some of the rarer first phase Pokémon.

Psyduck*
Swinub*
Nosepass*
Gible*
Rockruff*

Raid Invitations and Remote Raids in Pokémon Go

Pokemon Go Raid Invitations Source: Niantic

Equally the global pandemic slowed Pokémon Become play and raids in particular during the early part of 2020, Niantic began to implement new features to make raids more accessible. At present Trainers can purchase Remote Raid Passes, which allow them to accept role in raids that aren't within range for a normal Raid Pass. These Remote Raid Passes will permit yous join in any raid you can see on the screen. Additionally, Remote Raid Passes let you to bring together into any raid a friend invites you to. Raid Invitations were added shortly after Remote Raid Passes, assuasive Trainers to invite up to five of their friends to join in a raid from anywhere in the world.

EX Raids in Pokémon Get

Pokemon Go Regigigas Source: Niantic

An Sectional or EX Raid is a special sort of raid you can only participate in past invitation. Invitations are given to players who battle at EX eligible Gyms during a time of high traffic with some small bit of luck on tiptop. Otherwise, invitations tin be shared betwixt Ultra and Best Friends. If you accept a loftier-level friend who gets 1, they tin can invite you to the EX Raid as well. The last EX Raid Boss was Regigigas, the leader of the Regi Titans Trio; even so, Niantic has currently suspended EX Raids in the interests of public health concerns.

No more than 4 and Two Star Raids in Pokémon Go

Prior to Mega Raids being released, Pokémon Go had two other raid types: Four Star Raids and Two Star Raids. Four Star Raids were combined with Three Star Raids, while Two Star Raids were combined with I Star Raids. The difficulty remained at Iii and One Star levels, while increasing the rewards, making all of these battles more accessible.

Raid Questions?

Do you have any questions about which Pokémon are in raids right now? Is there a Pokémon you're hoping volition come to the line upwards next? Drop u.s.a. a comment below, and be sure to bank check guide our Complete Pokédex, to be sure you're well equipped for your Pokémon journey!