November 2025 leans heavily on repeats in Pokémon Go, but the month still packs a long list of legendaries, Mega Evolutions, and a returning shadow legendary worth planning around.
Legendary raid schedule for November 2025
Five-star raids in November are split between short event windows and broader rotations, with all featured legendaries available in their shiny forms.
| Date range (local time) | Five-star raid bosses | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28 – Nov. 4 | Giratina (Altered Forme) | Standard legendary raids |
| Nov. 4 – Nov. 11 | Raikou, Entei, Suicune | Johto beasts trio, all shiny-capable |
| Nov. 11 (single day) | Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele | Short event window |
| Nov. 12 (single day) | Dusk Mane Necrozma | One-day focus raid |
| Nov. 13 (single day) | Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini | One-day focus raid |
| Nov. 14 (single day) | Dawn Wings Necrozma | One-day focus raid |
| Nov. 18 – Nov. 25 | Heatran | Standard legendary rotation |
| Nov. 25 – Dec. 4 | Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion | Swords of Justice trio, all shiny-capable |
Raid Hour on Wednesdays continues to highlight whatever five-star bosses are active at the time:
| Raid Hour date | Featured bosses (6–7 p.m. local) |
|---|---|
| Nov. 5 | Raikou, Entei, Suicune |
| Nov. 19 | Heatran |
| Nov. 26 | Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion |
Mega raid schedule for November 2025
November rotates through ten different Mega Pokémon, often running three at a time. You battle the Mega form but catch the base species and receive Mega Energy.
| Date range (local time) | Mega raid bosses | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28 – Nov. 4 | Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette | Ghost-focused trio |
| Nov. 4 – Nov. 11 | Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Heracross | Bug/Fighting coverage, regional Heracross rules still apply |
| Nov. 11 – Nov. 18 | Mega Tyranitar, Mega Altaria | Key window for Dark/Rock and Fairy/Dragon energy |
| Nov. 18 – Nov. 25 | Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric | Electric-heavy week |
| Nov. 25 – Dec. 2 | Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, Mega Garchomp | Strong Rock, Fighting, and Dragon/Ground options |
On November 17, Mega Tyranitar and Mega Altaria also appear in Tier 4 slots from 6 a.m. local time, with low-tier raids briefly focused on Bulbasaur and Ivysaur in some regions.
Shadow raid schedule for November 2025
Shadow raids continue to sit alongside standard raids, with a single shadow legendary and a set of lower-tier shadow bosses.
| Tier | Shadow raid bosses | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 5-star | Shadow Latios | Weekends from Nov. 2 to Dec. 2 |
| 3-star | Shadow Scyther, Shadow Aerodactyl, Shadow Sableye | Available daily |
| 1-star | Shadow Drowzee, Shadow Ralts, Shadow Bagon, Shadow Snover, Shadow Yamask, Shadow Phantump | Available daily |
Shadow Latios can appear as a shiny. Five-star shadow raids only appear on Saturdays and Sundays, and they still use the “enraged” mechanic that pushes you toward using Purified Gems.
How November raids fit around events
November’s raid rotations are closely tied to the broader Tales of Transformation season and a string of limited-time events:
| Event | Dates | Raid impact |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Hollow | Nov. 4 – Nov. 9 | Overlaps with Raikou / Entei / Suicune and the first Bug Mega trio |
| Into the Wild | Nov. 10 – Nov. 14 | Hosts the Tapu and Necrozma one-day windows |
| GO Wild Area: Global 2025 | Nov. 15 – Nov. 17 | Focuses on special spawns and Shadow Cresselia / Shadow Darkrai on specific days |
| High Voltage | Nov. 18 – Nov. 22 | Lines up with Mega Ampharos and Mega Manectric plus Heatran |
| Final Justice | Nov. 25 – Nov. 30 | Runs alongside Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and the final Mega trio |
Shadow Cresselia appears in raids on November 15 and Shadow Darkrai on November 16 as part of GO Wild Area: Global. These are separate from the month-long Shadow Latios rotation.
Max Battles and Dynamax overlaps
Dynamax and Max Battles keep running alongside raids during the season. They do not replace raid bosses, but they compete for attention and resources.
| Dates | Dynamax boss | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 – Nov. 9 | Inkay (Dynamax) | Good for Dark-type candy before Final Justice |
| Nov. 10 – Nov. 16 | Ralts (Dynamax) | Psychic/Fairy focus |
| Nov. 17 – Nov. 23 | Amped Toxtricity, Low Key Toxtricity (Dynamax) | Runs through the High Voltage event |
| Nov. 24 – Nov. 30 | Eevee (Dynamax) | Tied to Dynamax Eevee Max Battle Weekend |
On top of the weekly rotation, November 1 hosts a Gigantamax Garbodor Max Battle Day, and November 29–30 brings a Dynamax Lugia Max Battle Weekend, both focused on Power Spots rather than gyms.
Which November raids are worth prioritizing?
With so many repeats, it helps to zero in on bosses that still matter for current play:
- Terrakion remains one of the better non-Mega Fighting-type raid attackers and doubles as a Rock attacker, making the late-month trio rotation more valuable than it may look.
- Heatran is a niche pick but gains value with more candy and XL candy; it can also show up later as a shadow boss, so building ahead of that helps.
- Mega Tyranitar is a stand-out Mega for both Dark and Rock raids and for candy bonuses on those types, so the November 11–18 window is the best time to farm its energy.
- Mega Garchomp is one of the most useful Dragon/Ground Megas; the final week of November is the best shot for extra energy and a strong base Gible line.
- Shadow Latios offers strong Psychic raid damage and a rare shiny shadow chase if you are prepared for the difficulty spike and resource cost.
November’s schedule is heavy on reruns, but that also means clear opportunities to finally finish key raid teams, close out Mega Energy gaps, or return to legendaries you missed earlier in the year.
