Raids are the key element of Pokémon Go and are always available every month. There is are new schedule of Pokémon bosses for the player to catch in battle from the 1 Star to 5 Star, Legendary, Max and Mega Raids.
In September, there are somePokémonn to catch, including two of the Creation Trio, Palkia and Dialga and also incredible Mega Evolutions like Mega Charizard X and Mega Lucario, among others with the creations.
The Max Raids, which will continue to rotate during the Tales of Transformation season, will feature Abra and Beldum being the Dynamax Raids. Shaping up the great month to hunt down the powerful additions for the competitive teams.
Pokemon Go Raid Boss schedule for September 2025
5-Star Raids
| POKEMON | DATES |
| Mega Latias | September 16 – September 23 |
| Mega Latios | September 16 – September 23 |
| Dialga | September 23 – October 7 |
3 Star Raids
| POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON |
| Alolan Raichu | Hisuian Braviary | Wyrdeer |
1-Star Raids
| POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON | POKEMON |
| Galarian Ponyta | Galarian Slowpoke | Girafarig | Espurr |
Mega Raids
| POKEMON | DATES |
| Mega Gardevoir | September 16 – September 23 |
| Mega Gallade | September 16 – September 23 |
| Mega Kangaskhan | September 23 – September 30 |
| Mega Lopunny | September 23 – September 30 |
| Mega Steelix | September 30 – October 7 |
| Mega Scizor | September 30 – October 7 |
| Mega Lucario | September 30 – October 7 |
Max Mondays
| POKEMON | DATES |
| Abra | September 15 – September 21 |
| Chansey | September 22 – September 28 |
| Beldum | September 29 – October 5 |
Raid Hour Schedule
| POKEMON | DATES | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
| Mega Latias | September 17 | Yes |
| Mega Latios | September 17 | Yes |
| Dialga Origin Forme | September 24 & October 1 | Yes |
What are Raid battles?
Raid battles occur with the Boss Pokémon, which take over the Gym. You can also find them by walking around the local Gyms and keeping an eye out for the eggs, which are about the hatch Boss Pokémon, which are part of the currently ongoing Raid.
The Pokémon are powerful, so it is recommended that are team up with a few other trainers to secure the victory. The four tiers: 1-Star, 3-Star, and Mega Raid, with the hardest being the Mega Raids.
How to get Raid Passes
You will need to Raid Pass to participate in the Raid Battle, which you can earn Raid Pass daily by spinning with the Photo Disc at the Gym. Purchase a Premium Raid pass from the Ship if you run out.
The Raid Passes, which are available in Go, are ideal for trainers who cannot leave the house, as they let you join the Raid Battle,e whicisas on the Nearby screen or tappable from the Map View.
How to catch Pokémonn in a Raid battle
If you defeat the Raid boss, then you will get the chance to catch it. You will be given a set number of Premier Balls to use; it is not guaranteed that you will be able to catch. them
Some way to increase the number of premier Balls to get:
- Deal a high amount of damage to the Raid boss.
- The team deals a high amount of damage to the Raid boss.
- Controlling the gym where the Raid take place.
- Participating in the Raids with friends.
You can also use Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries to help catch Raid bosses. The excellent throws or spinning curveballs which will increase the chanes too.