In Pokémon GO, there are new raid bosses again. For the Valentine’s Day event, there are now numerous pink bosses in the arenas.
The Valentine’s Day has also arrived in Pokémon GO and brings many new raid bosses. Palkia remains the legendary raid boss.
Among the raids, there are many new faces. For the first time, Chaneira is available in raids. However, there are also other new bosses. This is rounded off by many familiar faces that have been around before.
We will list the bosses and tell you how to counter them best.
These are the raid bosses for the Valentine’s Day event
On Reddit, diligent players have already compiled all current raid bosses, so we’ve created a list.
Here are the Pokémon in question: In the new event, there are numerous pink Pokémon. The monsters with this color can also be found in raids. There are many good Pokémon for which investing raid passes is worthwhile. Additionally, there are also monsters where you can find the shiny version with a bit of luck.
List of new raid bosses in Pokémon GO in February 2019
| Raid Level | Pokémon |
| Level 1 – pink eggs | Krabby Liebiskus Ponita Snubbull Sheinux |
| Level 2 – pink eggs | Schlurp Magmar Elektek Kirlia Lahmus |
| Level 3 – yellow eggs | Chaneira Porygon Miltank Waaty Vulnona |
| Level 4 – yellow eggs | Tornupto Despotar Absol Togetic |
| Level 5 – black eggs | Palkia |
The current raid bosses at Level 1 / Tier 1
- Krabby
- Can be Shiny
- Liebiskus
- Can be Shiny
- Ponita
- Can be Shiny
- Snubbull
- Can be Shiny
- Sheinux
- Can be Shiny
The current raid bosses at Level 2 / Tier 2
- Schlurp
- Magmar
- Elektek
- Kirlia
- Lahmus
The current raid bosses at Level 3 / Tier 3
- Chaneira
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Lohgock with Counter and Focus Punch
- Porygon
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Lohgock with Counter and Focus Punch
- Miltank
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Hariyama with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Waaty
- Counter: Groudon with Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Counter: Rihornior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
- Counter: Rizeros with Mud Slap and Earthquake
- Vulnona
- Counter: Rameidon with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Counter: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter: Impergator with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
The current raid bosses at Level 4 / Tier 4
- Togetic
- Counter: Rameidon with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Counter: Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Counter: Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon
- Absol
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Hariyama with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Despotar
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Hariyama with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Tornupto
- Counter: Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
- Counter: Rameidon with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Counter: Despotar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Ursaring
- Counter: Machomei with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Kapilz with Counter and Wuchtschlag
- Counter: Hariyama with Counter and Wuchtschlag
The current raid bosses at Level 5 / Tier 5
Palkia
For the legendary raid boss, we have an extra counter guide. The best attackers can be found here.
The viewing distance in Pokémon GO has been increased again:
