Today, on August 7th, the legendary raid hour with Rayquaza starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you the most important information about shiny chances, counters, and the raid times.
What is the legendary raid hour? During a legendary raid hour, tier 5 raid bosses appear in almost all gyms in Pokémon GO. Today, on August 7th, the event featuring Rayquaza takes place. This is a popular dragon Pokémon that can even appear as shiny.
The shiny form of Rayquaza is black and highly sought after by players in Pokémon GO. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you should definitely participate in the event today. Due to the numerous raids, the chances of this shiny are increased.
Raid hour starts at 6 PM
When does the event take place? The time for the event is limited. Today, this Wednesday, the event lasts exactly one hour. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the raids with Rayquaza will take place wherever gyms are available. If a raid is still active at a gym at 6:00 PM, Rayquaza may appear there delayed or not at all. Afterward, the gym bosses will change back to a selection with more variety.
Players are particularly happy about the raid bosses in August:
What you need to know about Rayquaza – Counters, shiny, attacks
What attacks does Rayquaza know?
| Attack | Type |
| Dragon Tail (Fast) | Dragon |
| Aircutter (Fast) | Flying |
| Outrage (Charged) | Dragon |
| Aerobatics (Charged) | Flying |
| Ancient Power (Charged) | Rock |
Countering Rayquaza – Here’s how: The dragon Pokémon that is the focus of today’s raid hour can be easily countered by Mamoswine and Glaceon. These are the strongest attackers against Rayquaza.
If you do not have these two Pokémon, you should check here: Getting to the top counters for Rayquaza is quite easy.
Other good counters include Snibunna, Mewtwo, Rosanna, Articuno, and more. We have compiled the strongest counters for you, including their movesets.
What are the chances of getting at least one shiny? The chance of a shiny Rayquaza is statistically 1 in 20. So, you have good chances today.
A few tips and tricks for today’s event:
- Prepare yourself before the event for which gyms you want to visit – Choose a route with gyms close together
- Coordinate in advance with friends in local Pokémon GO groups about who will be where when
- Try to meet in large groups. This way, you can complete the raids faster and tackle more battles in the hour
In the coming days, you should put in some effort:
