Pokemon GO Raids July 2024: All Raids and Schedule
Discover the Raid bosses in Pokemon GO for July 2024, including Mega Raids, 5-Star Raids, & Shadow Raids, along with their schedule.
Pokemon GO Raids are filling up this July with opportunities to catch Legendary Pokemon Ultra Beasts and Mega evolutions. Let’s dive into all Pokemon GO Raids and schedule for July 2024.
Pokemon GO Raids July 2024 Schedule
Let’s break down what you can expect in Pokemon GO raids this July:
Mega Raids
Two powerful Mega Evolutions are taking center stage this month. Mega Swampert splashes in first followed by the sturdy Mega Aggron:
| Pokemon | Date | Shiny Availability |
| Mega Swampert | July 8 – July 23 | Yes |
| Mega Aggron | July 23 – August 3 | Yes |
5-Star Raids
July kicks off with a parade of Ultra Beasts. You’ll have chances to catch Guzzlord Nihilego and more. Some Ultra Beasts are region-specific so check the schedule to see which ones you can access.
| Pokemon | Date | Shiny Availability |
| Guzzlord | July 1 – July 9 | Yes |
| Nihilego | July 9 – July 10 | Yes |
| Kartana | July 10 – July 11 (Northern Hemisphere) | Yes |
| Celesteela | July 10 – July 11 (Southern Hemisphere) | Yes |
| Blacephalon | July 11 – July 12 (Western Hemisphere) | No |
| Stakataka | July 11 – July 12 (Eastern Hemisphere) | No |
| Buzzwole | July 12 – July 15 (Americas and Greenland) | Yes |
| Pheromosa | July 12 – July 15 (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India) | Yes |
| Xurkitree | July 12 – July 15 (Asia-Pacific) | Yes |
| Articuno | July 15 – July 23 | Yes |
| Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) | July 23 – August 3 | Yes |
3-Star Raids
Throughout July you’ll see these Pokemon in 3-star raids:
- Wigglytuff
- Poliwrath
- Onix
These can be good opportunities to stock up on candy or find a high-IV specimen.
1-Star Raids
Look out for the following Pokemon in 1-star raids this month. You’ll find all these Pokemon wearing party hats:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Pikachu
- Grimer
Pokemon GO Shadow Raids
Shadow Entei will be available in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids during weekends in July.
These raids are tougher than regular ones so bring your strongest counters and team up with other trainers.
Pokemon GO Raid Hour Schedule
Raid Hours happen every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Most gyms will feature the current 5-star raid boss during this hour. Here’s what to expect:
- July 3: Ho-Oh
- July 8: Guzzlord
- July 9: Nihilego
- July 10: Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere) / Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
- July 11: Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) / Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)
- July 12: Buzzwole (Americas and Greenland) / Pheromosa (Europe Middle East Africa India) / Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific)
- July 17: Articuno
- July 24 and July 31: Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Tips for Raiding Success
To make the most of this month’s raids:
- Team up with other trainers for tougher battles
- Use type advantages to deal more damage
- Save your best counters for 5-star and Mega raids
- Use Golden Razz Berries and aim for excellent throws to boost catch rates
- Consider using Remote Raid Passes to join raids from anywhere
July’s lineup offers plenty of chances to add powerful Pokemon to your collection. So grab your raid passes, gather some friends, and get ready for an exciting month of these Pokemon GO raids!
Remember raid bosses can change especially during special events. Stay tuned for upcoming releases on raid guides and more. Happy raiding trainers!
