All dates for raid hours and new bosses in November 2021 in Pokémon GO at a glance. We show you when which boss appears in Level-5 Raids and Mega Raids. This way you can be ideally prepared for the month.
What is it about? Every Wednesday, raid hours start in Pokémon GO. For one hour, Level-5 Raids take place in selected arenas. Niantic announces the bosses that await you during the events in advance.
In this overview, we show you the upcoming raid hours and the counters you need to prepare. We also show the changes in Mega Raids.
Raid hours and bosses in November 2021
Mark these dates for raid hours:
| Date | Boss(es) |
| November 3 | Darkrai |
| November 10 | Kobalium, Terrakium and Viridium |
| November 17 | Cresselia |
| November 24 | Cresselia |
Boss changes and Mega Raids:
| Date | Bosses |
| Until November 5 | Darkrai (Level 5) |
| Until November 5 | Mega-Absol |
| November 5 to November 16 | Kobalium (Level 5) Terrakium (Level 5) Viridium (Level 5) |
| November 5 to November 16 | Mega-Voltenso |
| November 16 to December 1 | Cresselia (Level 5) |
| November 16 to December 1 | Mega-Schlapor |
The best counters for November raids – Use these attackers
Darkrai: You have been able to battle Darkrai in Pokémon GO since October. It is weak against Fighting, Fairy, and Bug types. So it’s clear that fighters like Meistagrif, Lucario, or Machomei are among the best counters.
In our Counter guide to Darkrai in Pokémon GO we show you the best attackers.
Kobalium: Kobalium is a Steel and Fighting type. Therefore, Fire, Fighting, and Ground attacks are effective against the boss. The strongest attackers include Reshiram, Lucario, and Meistagrif.
In our Counter guide to Kobalium in Pokémon GO we show you the best attackers.
Terrakium: The raid boss Terrakium is a Fighting and Rock type. This results in many weaknesses. With attackers of the types Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Psychic, and Fairy, you will be effective in battle. The best attackers include Crypto-Mewtu, Crypto-Metagross, and Crypto-Sumpex.
In our Counter guide to Terrakium in Pokémon GO we show you the best attackers.
Viridium: When battling Viridium, you face a raid boss with Fighting and Grass types. It is particularly vulnerable to Flying attacks and also susceptible to Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice, and Fairy. The top attackers in this raid are Crypto-Lavados, Mega-Tauboss, and Crypto-Kramshef.
In our Counter guide to Viridium in Pokémon GO we show you the best attackers.
Cresselia: Starting mid-November, you can battle Cresselia. It is a Psychic type and is therefore vulnerable to attacks from Bug, Ghost, and Dark types. The top attackers are Mega-Gengar, Mega-Hundemon, and Crypto-Snibunna.
In our Counter guide to Cresselia in Pokémon GO we show you the best attackers.
Counters for the Mega Raids in November 2021
Mega-Absol: You can find Mega-Absol in the raids until November 5. It is a Dark type and is weak against Fighting, Bug, and Fairy attacks. Use attackers like Crypto-Machomei, Crypto-Hariyama, Lucario, Meistagrif, or Crypto Guardevoir in the raid.
Mega-Voltenso: From November 5 to November 16, you will encounter Voltenso in Mega Raids. It is an Electric type and is vulnerable to Ground Pokémon. Use attackers like Knakrack, Rihornior, Demeteros in its Therian form, Goudon, or Crypto-Mewtu.
Mega-Schlapor: You can find this Mega Raid from November 16 to December 1. Mega-Schlapor is a Normal and Fighting type and is therefore vulnerable to Fighting, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Use attackers like Crypto-Mewtu, Crypto-Metagross, Crypto-Lavados, Crypto-Simsala, or Hoopa.
Many trainers believe that raids in Pokémon GO are good, but some attacks are too bright. As a solution, they wish for a mode that darkens the colors. A trainer shows his concept for a dark mode in Pokémon GO. The game could look so cool in “dark”.
