August is just around the corner and brings you some Raids and Raid bosses in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO shows you what to expect.
New month, new luck. In August, various Raids, bosses, and Raid hours will again come to Pokémon GO. If you want to defeat them, you should have not only strong counters but also preferably some friends with you.
We have compiled for you which bosses await you in August 2026 in Pokémon GO and which counters are particularly effective against each boss. All monsters that you can find as Shiny with a bit of luck are marked with an *.
All Raid Hours in August 2026
| Date | Boss |
|---|---|
| August 5 | Selfe* (Asia-Pacific), Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) and Tobutz* (America and Greenland) |
| August 12 | Groudon* |
| August 19 | Lunala* |
| August 26 | Regirock*, Regice* and Registeel* |
All Raid Bosses in August 2026
| Date | Boss |
|---|---|
| in August | 5-Star Crypto Raids with Crypto-Giratina (Altered Form)* |
| Counters against Crypto-Giratina | |
| July 29 – August 4 | 5-Star Raids with Kyurem* |
| Counters against Kyurem | |
| July 29 – August 4 | Mega Raids with Mega-Stolloss* |
| Counters against Mega-Stolloss | |
| August 5 – 11 | 5-Star Raids with Selfe* (Asia-Pacific), Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) and Tobutz* (America and Greenland) |
| Counters against Selfe Counters against Vesprit Counters against Tobutz | |
| August 5 – 11 | Mega Raids with Mega-Lohgock* |
| Counters against Mega-Lohgock | |
| August 12 – 18 | 5-Star Raids with Groudon* |
| Counters against Groudon | |
| August 12 – 18 | Mega Raids with Mega-Knakrack* |
| Counters against Mega-Knakrack | |
| August 19 – 25 | 5-Star Raids with Lunala* |
| Counters against Lunala | |
| August 19 – 25 | Mega Raids with Mega-Sumpex* |
| Counters against Mega-Sumpex | |
| August 26 – September 8 | 5-Star Raids with Regirock*, Regice* and Registeel* |
| Counters against Regirock Counters against Regice Counters against Registeel | |
| August 26 – September 8 | Mega Raids with Mega-Gyarados* |
| Counters against Mega-Gyarados |
Which monsters are particularly worth it? If you are still looking for some strong attackers, then August might be worth it for you. With Kyurem, Groudon, and the Mega Evolutions of Lohgock, Knakrack, Sumpex, and Gyarados, there are some strong bosses that are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Collectors should also be careful in August. You can first get Lunala as Shiny in August if you are lucky.
What is your highlight in August? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Besides the Raids, there are several other contents that the month brings. If you want to know what they are, then be sure to check our overview with all events in August 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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