Some raids are waiting for you again in October 2024 in Pokémon GO. We have compiled the bosses and raid hours for you.
Which raids are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, there are various ways to obtain new Pokémon. One of them is the raids, which come in different difficulty levels. After a successful raid, you have the chance to catch the Pokémon.
Which 5*- and Mega-raids are waiting to be conquered by you in October, we have summarized in the following overview.
Raid hours and bosses in October 2024
When do the raid hours take place? Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the so-called raid hours take place in Pokémon GO. During this time, a legendary Pokémon is in focus and appears in a large number of gyms.
This Pokémon is always a 5*-raid. If you’re lucky, you might even get a shiny version (*).
In October 2024, the following raid hours are waiting for you.
| Date | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Zamazenta* Counter guide to Zamazenta |
| October 16, 2024 | Giratina (Origin Form)* |
| October 23, 2024 | Giratina (Origin Form)* |
| October 30, 2024 | Darkrai* |
All raid bosses and mega raids in October 2024
Raid bosses rotate in Pokémon GO at specific intervals. Which bosses and mega raids you can expect in October 2024 will be revealed in the following table.
| Period | Raid Boss |
|---|---|
| October 4 to October 14 | 5*-raids with Zamazenta* |
| Counter guide to Zamazenta | |
| October 4 to October 14 | Mega-raids with Mega-Blaziken* |
| Counter guide to Mega-Blaziken | |
| October 5 to October 6 | Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei* |
| Counter guide to Entei | |
| October 12 to October 13 | Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei* |
| October 14 to October 28 | 5*-raids with Giratina (Origin Form)* |
| Counter guide to Giratina (Origin Form) | |
| October 14 to October 28 | Mega-raids with Mega-Sableye* |
| Counter guide to Mega-Sableye | |
| October 19 to October 20 | Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei* |
| October 26 to October 27 | Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei* |
| October 28 to November 4 | 5*-raids with Darkrai* |
| Counter guide to Darkrai | |
| October 28 to November 4 | Mega-raids with Mega-Banette* |
| Counter guide to Mega-Banette |
Which raids are particularly worthwhile? In October, there are some strong monsters for which raiding can be worthwhile.
Besides Giratina and Shadow-Entei, you should especially keep an eye on Mega-Blaziken if you don’t have one yet. This Pokémon is listed among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO as both a fire and fighting attacker.
Darkrai is also a good option if you still need dark attackers. Additionally, you can use Mega-Banette as a ghost attacker.
Of course, there are not only raids waiting for you in Pokémon GO in October. As usual, the month is filled with many events and activities waiting for you. You can find an overview of that here: All events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.
