In Pokémon GO, many raids await you in August 2023, where you can encounter legendary bosses like Regidrago, Cresselia, Xerneas, or Yveltal. Additionally, special encounters with the proto-forms of Kyogre and Groudon, as well as the debut of Mega-Rayquaza, are coming up. We at MeinMMO will show you all the upcoming raid hours and raid bosses at a glance.
Which raids are involved? In Pokémon GO, you can find various legendary Pokémon and Mega Evolutions in raids every month. These often relate to the themed events in the game. In August 2023, you will again have the chance to secure some specimens.
We have summarized for you which will be in the Level 5 raids and Mega Raids. We’ll also show you when which raid hour takes place.
Raid hours and their raid bosses in August 2023
When do the raid hours take place? Every Wednesday, Niantic hosts a so-called raid hour in Pokémon GO, during which numerous arenas are occupied by the bosses of the Level 5 raids between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time and can be challenged.
Due to the global GO Fest, which runs at the end of the month, another raid hour will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The following bosses will be waiting for you in August:
| Date | Raid Boss |
| August 30 | Yveltal* |
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On August 27, 2023, you will then have one last chance to encounter the two proto-Pokémon. They will return to the raids for one more hour:
- August 27 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Proto-raids with Proto-Kyogre* and Proto-Groudon*
All raid boss changes and Mega Raids in August 2023
Besides the mentioned raid hours, you can expect more interesting raid bosses throughout August. These change every day at 10:00 AM local time. However, there is an exception on August 27. On this day, there will be a first change at 11:00 AM local time and another at 6:00 PM. The following times are when the raid bosses are active:
| Date | Raid Boss |
| July 25 to August 4 | Regidrago* in the 5-star raids |
| July 25 to August 4 | Mega-Tyranitar* in the Mega Raids |
| August 4 to August 16 | Cresselia* in the 5-star raids |
| August 4 to August 16 | Mega-Gyarados* in the Mega Raids |
| August 16 to August 23 | Xerneas* (has move Geokontrolle) & Yveltal* (has move Unheilschwingen) in the 5-star raids |
| August 16 to August 23 | Mega-Dragonite* in the Mega Raids |
| August 23 to August 26 | Proto-Kyogre* & Proto-Groudon* in the Proto-Raids |
| August 27 (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) | Proto-Kyogre* & Proto-Groudon* in the Proto-Raids |
| August 27 (11:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | Mega-Rayquaza* in the Mega Raids |
| August 27 to September 1 | Xerneas* (has move Geokontrolle) & Yveltal* (has move Unheilschwingen) in the 5-star raids |
| August 27 to September 1 | Mega-Dragonite* in the Mega Raids |
What is particularly worthwhile? The highlight of August will be the worldwide debut of Mega-Rayquaza at the global GO Fest. Unless you are at one of the live events beforehand, you will have your only chance to encounter the powerful Mega Pokémon on August 27. You should take this opportunity, as Mega-Rayquaza is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In addition, both proto-raids are also worthwhile: For Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon are both among the strongest attackers of their type. Take this chance to secure a strong specimen and farm some proto-energy.
Here we show you all events in August 2023 and which ones are worthwhile.
