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Pokémon GO’s Raid Boss schedule for July 2024 features the return of some beloved Legendaries like Articuno and Tornadus, as well as several Ultra Beasts. This month also sees the arrival of Pokémon GO Fest 2024, which will have its own roster of Raid Bosses to battle. Then, as always, there will be special Shadow Raids featuringShadow Pokémonon the weekends.
Raid Battles are a key part of thePokémon GOexperience, giving Trainers a chance to catch powerful creatures including fan-favoriteLegendaries. Every month, the schedule for 5-Star Raid Bosses and Mega Raid Bosses changes, which is the game’s way of keeping things fresh. Here, you can find out exactly which Pokémon you can battle in Raids this month.
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Pokémon GO 5-Star Raid Bosses In July 2024
It’s Good News For Fans Of Ultra Beasts
5-Star Raids will play host to a lot more Pokémon than usual in July, with some of them only sticking around for a day or two. The iconic Legendary birdHo-Ohis kicking things off for the first week of the month, beforeseveral Ultra Beastsmuscle their way into 5-Star Raids in the build-up toPokémon GOFest 2024. Later, you’ll be able to battleArticunoandIncarnate Forme Thundurus.
With so many 5-Star Raid Bosses making an appearance inPokémon GOthis month, it would be a good idea to decide which ones you want to catch and mark them down in your calendar. You can see details of each Raid Boss, the dates they’ll be available to battle, and their weaknesses in the table below.
Buzzwole (The Americas and Greenland)
Pheromosa (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India)
Incarnate Forme Thundurus
Many of the Ultra Beasts featured in this month’s schedule are region-exclusive, but you may use Remote Raid Passes to join Raids in other parts of the world.
Pokémon GO Mega Raid Bosses In July 2024
One Of The Best Water-Type Attackers Is Returning
There are three Mega Raid Bosses you can take on throughout July. First up isMega Tyranitar, which is one of the best Dark-type attackers and Rock-type attackers in the game. It’s a good idea to have one trained up for each purpose if possible. Second isMega Swampert, which is an excellent Mega-Evolution to have under your belt if you’re lacking in Water-type attackers.
Finally, the Steel-typeMega Aggronwill round the month out. Unlike the other Mega-Evolutions appearing in July, Mega Aggron doesn’t really excel at anything inPokémon GO, so don’t feel the need to farm Mega Energy if you don’t want to. You can see all of the Mega Raid Bosses and their weaknesses in the table below.
Pokémon GO Shadow Raid Bosses In July 2024
Get A Shadow Version Of A Popular Legendary
Every weekend during July, Trainers will be able to battleShadow Enteiin special Shadow Raid Battles. This isn’t the first time Shadow Entei has appeared inPokémon GO, but it’s another chance to catch one if you missed out before - or if you just want to add another to your collection. It’sweak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks, so focus on those where possible.
This fan-favorite Legendary Pokémon originated in Gen 2’s Johto region, and itsdesign is based on a lion, despite often being referred to as a Legendary dog. Entei isn’t very useful in its regular form inPokémon GO, but Shadow Entei is an excellent Fire-type attacker in Raids, so it’s worth adding one to your team if you can.
Remember to use Purified Gems to help take down Shadow Raid Bosses. You can craft these by defeating members of Team GO Rocket and collecting Shadow Shards as rewards.
Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Raid Boss Schedule
Necrozma Makes Its Global Debut
Pokémon GOFest 2024 is the biggest event of the year, so much so it’s getting its own Raid Boss schedule. The event takes place around the world onJuly 13 and June 10, 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM local time on both days. On the first day, you’ll be able to battle a whoppingnine Ultra Beasts, as well as the LegendaryNecrozma, which makes its worldwidePokémon GOdebut.
On the second day,Dusk Mane NecrozmaandDawn Wings Necrozmawill make their worldwidePokémon GOdebuts in 5-Star Raid Battles. When defeated, you’ll earn either Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion Energy, which can be used to fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo or Lunala. You can see the fullPokémon GOFest 2024 Raid schedule in the table below.
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That’s everything you need to know about the Raid Bosses appearing in the game this month. Whether it’s anUltra Beastlike Buzzwole or a Shadow Pokémon like Shadow Entei, there are plenty of worthwhile challenges to take part in. Seek out some of these Raid Battles and see if you can add some more rare creatures to yourPokémon GOcollection.
