Pokemon Go Raids are one of the best ways to get your hands on some rare Pokemon. Each month, players get new raid bosses, and some of them are game-breaking. The Raids in Pokemon Go are of different tiers, and each of them features legendary, mythical, mega, shadow, and plenty of other Pokemon, which are nearly impossible to obtain in the wild.
December 2025 has plenty of fascinating Raid Bosses scheduled for players looking to expand their roster with some strong additions. Here’s all the information that you need.
Every Pokemon Go Raid Boss Schedule for December 2025
Here’s a list of all the ongoing and upcoming raids. We will update the list once we spot new raids.
Note: The * sign indicates that the shiny version of a Pokemon can be encountered.
Tier 1 Raid Boss Schedule
Tier 1 Raid Bosses appear at normal Gyms. These are the easiest bosses in the game, and can be defeated effortlessly by any player. Here’s a list of this month’s Tier 1 Raid Bosses:
| Raid Boss | Dates | Type | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Machop* | December 13 – December 22 | Fighting | CP 678 – 730 |
 Shuckle* | December 13 – December 22 | Rock / Bug | CP 189 – 231 |
 Meditite* | December 13 – December 22 | Psychic / Fighting | CP 359 – 396 |
 Scraggy* | December 13 – December 22 | Dark / Fighting | CP 732 – 784 |
Tier 3 Raid Boss Schedule
Tier 3 Raid Bosses are a bit difficult than their lower-tier counterpart. However, they are doable if you use the right Pokemon team.
Raid Boss Dates Type CP 
RhydonDecember 13 – December 22 Ground / Rock CP 1736 – 1816 
HariyamaDecember 13 – December 22 Fighting CP 1537 – 1616 
CrustleDecember 13 – December 22 Rock / Bug CP 1381 – 1452 
Winter Attire Sudowoodo*December 18 – December 24 Rock CP 1162 – 1227 
Winter Attire Charjabug*December 18 – December 24 Bug / Electric CP 912 – 970 
Hisuian Avalugg*December 18 – December 24 Rock / Ice CP 1892 – 1957
Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss Schedule
Tier 5 Raid Bosses are mostly Legendary Pokemon. Defeating them can be very challenging, and 3-5 trainers are required to take them down.
Raid Boss Dates Type CP 
Reshiram*December 13 – December 22 Dragon / Fire CP 2217 – 2307 
Zekrom*December 22 – December 31 Dragon / Electric CP 2217 – 2307
Mega Raid Boss Schedule
Each Mega Raid features a particular Mega Raid Boss, and defeating them gives you Mega Energy and a chance to capture the non-Mega-Evolved version of the Pokemon.
Raid Boss Dates Type CP 
Mega Abomasnow*December 13 – December 22 Ice / Grass CP 1863 – 1946 
Mega Glalie*December 22 – December 31 Ice CP 1138–1203
Tier 1 Shadow Raid Boss Schedule
Tier 1 Shadow Raid Bosses are slightly difficult compared to the regular Tier 1 Raid Bosses. You can participate in Shadow Raids at the nearby Gyms occupied by team Go Rocket grunts.
Raid Boss Date Type CP 
Drowzee*December 2 – December 31 Psychic CP 512 – 594 
Ralts*December 2 – December 31 Psychic / Fairy CP 250 – 308 
Bagon*December 2 – December 31 Dragon CP 575 – 660 
SnoverDecember 2 – December 31 Ice / Grass CP 577 – 662
Tier 3 Shadow Raid Boss Schedule
Shadow Raid Bosses of Tier 3 are more problematic due to their increased aggression, compared to the Tier 1 Shadow Raid Bosses.
| Raid Boss | Dates | Type | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scyther* | December 2 – December 31 | Bug / Flying | CP 1414 – 1546 |
 Aerodactyl* | December 2 – December 31 | Rock / Flying | CP 1456 – 1590 |
 Sableye* | December 2 – December 31 | Ghost / Dark | CP 747 – 843 |
Tier 5 Legendary Shadow Raid Boss Schedule
Legendary Shadow Raid bosses of Tier 5 are one of the most punishing Raid Bosses in the game. If you struggled with Tier 1 and 3, then these Bosses will make you cry.
Raid Boss Date Typing CP 
Heatran*December 2 – January 1 Fire / Steel CP 2058 – 2145
Max Monday Raid Schedule
Every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, a power spot is taken over by a Dynamax Pokemon. You can challenge the boss by using Max Particles. After completing the Max Battle challenge, you’ll get a chance to catch the featured Dynamax Pokemon.
Raid Boss Date Typing CP 
Dynamax Kabuto*December 15 Rock / Water CP 730 – 783 Dynamax Spheal* (DEBUT) December 22 Water / Ice CP 505 – 550 
Dynamax Omanyte*December 29 Rock / Water CP 826 – 882
Pokemon Go Raid Battles Explained
Pokemon Go Raid Battles take place in a Gym when a Boss Pokemon takes over. You can spot any ongoing Raid Battle with the Raid Boss on top of the gym. Similarly, an upcoming Raid Battle features a Raid Boss Egg with a timer on top of the gym, indicating the amount of time left for the Raid Boss to hatch.
Raid Bosses are very powerful, and by now, you must know about the tiers, as mentioned previously. The difficulty of a Raid Battle depends on its tier. The higher the tier, the harder the battle. Each Raid Battle is worth the effort it takes, as the rewards are very lucrative.
After defeating a Raid Boss, you get to encounter and catch it. The Pokemon you encounter has a chance of being shiny with a rate of 1 in 20 encounters.
What are Raid Hours in Pokemon Go?
Raid Hours are special events that take place every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. All the Raid Battles during the event will feature only Tier 5 Raid Bosses. For example, during the Lugia Raid Hour, all the surrounding Gyms will be taken over by Lugia.
If you are someone who struggles with catching Legendary Pokemon, this is your perfect chance to get one, as the catch odds are slightly increased. Make sure you have enough Raid Passes saved for the event.
How to get Raid Passes in Pokemon Go
You can get one Free Raid Pass daily by interacting with any nearby Gym. The free Raid Pass that you get cannot be stacked. This means you cannot collect more free Raid Passes unless you have used your active free Raid Pass.
Premium Battle Passes are like normal Raid Passes, but can be stacked. You can get it by completing research tasks, special missions, or purchasing it by spending Pokecoins in the game shop. Remote Raid Passes are similar to the other Raid Passes. However, they are used to join Raid Battle invitations sent by your friends. You can buy a maximum of three Raid Passes, which are non-stackable.
If you plan on buying Raid Passes from the in-game shop, we recommend getting the bundle of three, as it’s cheaper than buying individual ones.
Pro Tip:
The default limit of the maximum Remote passes are three. However, you can increase the limit to five. Make sure you have two Remote Raid Passes, before you purchase a set of three passes. Doing so will allow you to stack five passes at one time, instead of three.
Have you participated in this month’s Raid Battles? Let us know in the comments below!
You can start a Pokemon Go Raid Battle by interacting with an ongoing raid happening on a Gym.
Yes, it is possible to solo certain Raid Bosses, but not all of them.
Players can get a shiny Pokemon for every 1 out of 20 encounters.
