In Pokémon GO there are new raid bosses in January 2020. It is a colorful mix with some Pokémon that every player should have in their team.
These are the new raid bosses: With the legendary Pokémon Heatran, there is a new boss at level 5 in the raids.
But not only the fire Pokémon is new in the raids. The other raid levels have also been equipped with new monsters that you can now challenge.
All current raid bosses at a glance
Here you can see all current raid bosses: These bosses can currently be challenged in Pokémon GO. All bosses marked with an asterisk* can also be caught as shiny.
| Raid Level | Pokémon |
| Level-1-Raid (red egg) | Sandan* Karpador* Wailmer* Sheinux* Ottaro Klikk* |
| Level-2-Raid (red egg) | Rattikarl with party hat* Kingler Knogga Woingenau with party hat* Skorgla* Kapilz Flunkifer* Pliprin |
| Level-3-Raid (yellow egg) | Alola-Raichu* Machomei Onix* Aquana Donphan Lepumentas |
| Level-4-Raid (yellow egg) | Alola-Knogga* Geowaz Galar-Smogmog Rizeros Despotar Stalobor |
| Level-5-Raid (black egg) | Heatran* |
There are definitely some options for shiny hunters. However, especially newcomers and casual players should take a closer look at these raid bosses.
These Pokémon are worth it for beginners
This is exciting about the new raid bosses: A rough glance at the bosses initially reveals only a colorful mix of monsters that seem somewhat unspectacular. However, the collection contains several Pokémon that every player should have in their team.
Long-term and pro players have probably caught the majority of these monsters already. However, especially beginners and casuals, who may still be missing one or the other monster, should definitely seize this opportunity.
Machomei
This is what Machomei benefits you: Machomei is one of the best fighting attackers and is nearly irreplaceable when it comes to gyms. No other Pokémon is as useful against popular defenders like Snorlax or Blissey as Machomei.
Kapilz
This is what Kapilz benefits you: Since the WP change, Kapilz has become one of the best fighting attackers and even has a higher attack value than Machomei. It is just a bit more vulnerable – but Kapilz remains useful.
Despotar
This is what Despotar benefits you: Despotar has strong endurance and can withstand a lot. Additionally, it is one of the best dark and rock attackers.
Kingler
This is what Kingler brings you: Kingler is quite manageable as a level-2 boss, which is also due to the fact that it doesn’t take much damage. However, it is the best water attacker in the game – at least with the move Crabhammer. You can deal a lot of damage quickly with it.
Stalobor
This is what Stalobor brings you: Stalobor is the best ground attacker in the game with the move combination Mud Shot and Drill Run. You can also use Stalobor very well in raids and gyms. It is also a good counter against Heatran.
Are you currently looking for shiny Pokémon? Team Rocket is a good try right now:
