Pokémon Go July 2025 Raid Guide: Full Legendary, Mega & Shadow Lineup Revealed!
Ready for a new month of exciting raids in Pokémon Go? July 2025 is packed with fresh Legendary, Mega, and Shadow Pokémon waiting to be caught! Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or just getting started, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the raid schedule and plan your raid passes wisely. The lineup changes about every 10 days, so you’ll want to know exactly who’s popping up next.
- Full Legendary and Mega raid schedule for July 2025
- Which Pokémon can be shiny
- Shadow Legendary details and tips
- Quick reminders for raid mechanics
Pokémon Go Legendary Raid Schedule for July 2025
This July, the five-star raids bring some real heavy hitters! Here’s what you can expect:
- June 30 – July 8: Cobalion (shiny available!)
- July 8 – 14: Solgaleo
- July 14 – 22: Terrakion (shiny available!)
- July 22 – 28: Lunala
- July 28 – August 4: Virizion (shiny available!)
*Remember: If you get lucky and find a shiny Legendary, any Poké Ball you throw is a guaranteed catch. Don’t forget to use a Pinap Berry for that sweet extra candy!
Pokémon Go Mega Raid Schedule for July 2025
If you’re after Mega Evolutions, July’s got you covered with some fan favorites. Here’s the Mega raid rotation:
- June 30 – July 8: Mega Aggron (shiny available!)
- July 8 – 14: Mega Charizard X (shiny available!)
- July 14 – 22: Mega Blastoise (shiny available!)
- July 22 – 28: Mega Venusaur (shiny available!)
- July 28 – August 4: Mega Aerodactyl (shiny available!)
Just a quick tip: After you win a Mega Raid, you’ll catch the regular version of the Pokémon and earn Mega Energy based on how fast you finish. You can’t catch the Mega version directly, but you’ll have what you need to Mega Evolve your own!
Pokémon Go Shadow Legendary Raid Schedule for July 2025
Shadow Raids in July focus on one major target: Shadow Registeel. These raids only pop up on weekends, so mark your calendar if you’re hunting this steel titan. Plus, the shiny version is available!
A word of advice: Shadow raids are a real challenge. It’s smart to team up and come prepared with plenty of Purified Gems. After the battle, catching Shadow Legendaries can be tough—they move around a lot more, so stay patient and don’t give up.
Quick Raid Reminders
Raids spawn at gyms from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. You can check the raid’s difficulty while it’s still an egg—five-star raids show five monster icons, Mega raids have a DNA swirl, and Shadow raids appear at gyms taken over by Team Go Rocket.
If you’re curious about other events this month, check out the Spotlight Hour schedule for more Pokémon Go fun!
