Pokemon Go features Raids that allow Trainers to team up and battle extremely strong and tough Pokemon. Winning a Raid grants you a chance to catch and add that Pokemon to your lineup.
Every month, the Pokemon available in Raids change, typically featuring those that are tougher and found in higher-tiered Raid Battles. November will highlight several Legendary and Mega-Evolved Pokemon in Raids, each available at specific times throughout the month. This guide will be updated each month, so be sure to check back for the most current details on Pokemon Go Raiding.
Updated on November 1, 2024: A new month means new Pokemon in Raids. We’ve outlined what to expect in November, including Five-Star Raids, Mega Raids, Shadow Raids, and Raid Hours. This month brings back multiple Pokemon in Raids, offering you another chance to catch them for your Pokemon Go collection. Below is everything you need to know for November 2024.
Five-Star Raids
This November, several Pokemon will be featured in Five-Star Raids, some overlapping during the same week. The lineup includes:
Each of these Five-Star Raid Pokemon will be featured for at least a week, giving you ample opportunity to battle and catch these Legendary Pokemon. Below are the specific times each will be available in Raids this month.
The start and end times for each window will be 10 am local time.
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November 2024 Five-Star Raids |
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Dates |
Pokemon |
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Monday, November 4, 2024 – Monday, November 18, 2024 |
Lugia |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
Origin Forme Dialga Origin Forme Palkia |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
Zacian Zamazenta Regieleki Regidrago |
Lugia captured in Raid battles this month will know their featured Charged Attack, Aeroblast.
Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia caught between November 18 (10 am local time) and November 24 (11:59 pm local time) may know their Signature Adventure Effect Moves.
Mega Raids
This month, five different Mega Evolutions are expected in Pokemon Go Mega Raids. You can encounter and catch these Pokemon during specific dates and times.
Available in raids this November are Mega Manectric, Mega Salamence, Mega Beedrill, Mega Ampharos, and Mega Altaria.
Besides having the opportunity to catch each of these Pokemon, you will also earn Mega Energy for the Pokemon you defeat in these Raids, which you need for your own Mega Evolutions.
The availability of these Pokemon will vary throughout the month; details are provided below.
The start and end times for each availability window will be 10 am local time.
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November 2024 Mega Raids |
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Dates |
Pokemon |
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Monday, November 4, 2024 – Monday, November 11, 2024 |
Mega Manectric |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 – Monday, November 18, 2024 |
Mega Salamence |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
Mega Beedrill Mega Ampharos |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
Mega Altaria |
Elite Raids
Elite Raids require you and other Trainers to battle a powerful Raid Pokemon, which is tougher than any other Raid tier in the game.
These Raids also differ in that they must be done in person, meaning Remote Raid Passes cannot be used.
You will need to work together with other Trainers locally, as solo attempts for Elite Raids will not be successful.
As for November 2024, no Elite Raid Days have been announced yet. However, new Elite Raid Days can be added at any time, so keep an eye on Pokemon Go updates throughout the month.
If an Elite Raid Day is announced for November, you can expect specific Pokemon to appear during that day at designated times.
Keep an eye out for Elite Raid Eggs that will show up in Raids leading up to the Elite Raid Day. This will help you plan your locations.
Raid Hours
Throughout November, Pokemon Go will host several Raid Hours.
These events will run from 6 PM to 7 PM local time and will occur more frequently than in previous months. Each Raid Hour will spotlight a different Five-Star Raid Pokemon, mainly those available in Raids throughout November, including:
- Lugia
- Nihilego
- Tapu Koko
- Origin Forme Dialga
- Origin Forme Palkia
- Zacian
- Zamazenta
- Regieleki
- Regidrago
Similar to previous Raid Hours, during this time, the featured Pokemon will be the only ones available in Raids, and these events will happen more often than usual. Below is the list of the featured Pokemon and their Raid Hour dates.
For the month of November, participating in a Five-Star Raid during a Raid Hour in person will reward you with one Rare Candy XL.
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November 2024 Raid Hours |
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Date |
Pokemon |
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
Lugia |
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
Lugia |
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
Nihilego |
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
Tapu Koko |
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
Origin Forme Dialga |
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Friday, November 22, 2024 |
Origin Forme Palkia |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
Zacian Zamazenta Regieleki Regidrago |
On Wednesday, November 27, Zacian, Zamazenta, Regieleki, and Regidrago will all be available during the same Raid Hour event.
Shadow Raids
Shadow Raids introduce a new feature where you can battle various Shadow Pokemon for a chance to catch them. Like Elite Raids, these can only be done in person, disallowing the use of Remote Raid Passes.
As the battle progresses, the Shadow Pokemon become enraged, boosting their attack and defense stats. You can calm enraged Shadow Pokemon with Purified Gems, bringing their stats back to normal.
For November, you can look forward to encountering Shadow Suicune in Shadow Raids on weekends. Ensure you’re well-prepared for this challenging battle.