Pokémon Go Raids schedule: July 2024's 5-star Raid Battles explained

If you're after some excellent legendary Pokémon to add to your ranks, the 5-Star Raids in July have got you covered.

Defeat these legendary Ultra Beasts, including Necrozma, and you'll have the chance to catch them – You may even encounter a Shiny!

As with each month, it's not just 5-Star Raids to take part in. July is full of different Raids, including Mega Raids, Shadow Raids and even the Pokémon Go Fest 2024 Global event.

Check out our report on the Madrid event to see what you can expect.

Check out the official X post from the Pokémon Go team below:

There's a lot of information to get through, so keep reading to find out what the Pokémon Go Raids schedule is for July 2024, to discover which Pokémon will be available in 5-Star Raid Battles and for the full list of Raid Hours in the month.

You’ll also find details about the Mega Raids and Shadow Raid in July 2024.

Pokémon Go Raids schedule: July 2024's 5-Star Raid Battles explained

The Pokémon Go Raids schedule for July 2024 includes a bunch of Legendary Ultra Beast Pokémon – Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Xurkitree to name a few.

Unlike normal, most of this month's 5-Star Raid Battle periods last just a day or two. Like normal, though, all come to an end at 10am local time.

Apart from Stakataka and Blacephalon, They can all be Shiny!

Ho-Oh - Ends 8th July

The Ho-Oh 5-Star Raid period is 28th June - 8th July. You have until 8th July at 10am (local time) to complete a battle for your chance to catch a Ho-Oh and earn other rewards.

Guzzlord - 8th July to 9th July

You have until 10am (local time) on 9th July to earn your chance to catch a Guzzlord.

Nihilego - 9th July to 10th July

You have until 14th July at 6pm (local time) to take part in a battle for your chance to catch a Nihilego and earn other rewards.

Celesteela - 10th July to 11th July (Southern Hemisphere only)

You have until 11th July at 10am (local time) to take part in a battle for your chance to catch a Celesteela and earn other rewards. Remember – Southern Hemisphere players only!

Kartana - 10th July to 11th July (Northern Hemisphere only)

The Kartana 5-Star Raid Period is 10th July - 11th July (10am local time). Remember – Northern Hemisphere players only!

Stakataka - 11th July to 12th July (Eastern Hemisphere only)

You have until 12th July at 10am (local time) to battle and catch a Stakataka. Remember – Eastern Hemisphere players only!

Blacephalon - 11th July to 12th July (Western Hemisphere only)

You have until 12th July at 10am (local time) to battle and catch a Blacephalon. Remember – Western Hemisphere players only!

Buzzwole - 12th July to 15th July (The Americas and Greenland only)

You have from 12th July - 15th July (10am local time) to fight and catch a Buzzwole. Remember – Players in The Americas and Greenland only!

Pheromosa - 12th July to 15th July (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India only)

You have from 12th July - 15th July (10am local time) to fight and catch a Pheromosa. Remember - Players from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India only!

Xurkitree - 12th July to 15th July (Asia-Pacific only)

You have from 12th July - 15th July (10am local time) to fight and catch a Xurkitree. Remember – Players from Asia-pacific only!

Articuno - 15th July to 23rd July

Between 15th July - 23rd July (10am local time), you have the chance to battle and catch Articuno in a 5-Star Raid.

Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) - 23rd July to 3rd August

The Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) 5-Star Battle Raid period is 23rd July - 3rd August (10am local time).

Pokémon Go July 2024 Raid Hours schedule

During Pokémon Go Raid Hours, you will have increased numbers of the 5-Star Raid battles for the month. This means Raid Hours are the best time to attempt the boss battles for a chance to catch the Legendary Pokémon.

Here is the Pokémon Go Raid Hours schedule for July 2024 (all 6pm-7pm local time):

• 3rd July | Ho-Oh
• 8th July | Guzzlord
• 9th July | Nihilego
• 10th July | Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere only)
• 10th July | Kartana (Northern Hemisphere only)
• 11th July | Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere only)
• 11th July | Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere only)
• 12th July | Buzzwole (The Americas and Greenland only)
• 12th July | Pheromosa (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India only)
• 12th July | Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific only)
• 17th July | Articuno
• 24th July | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)
• 31st July | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)

Pokémon Go Mega Raids July 2024 schedule

Running alongside the 5-Star Battle Raids are Mega Raids. In June 2024, the new Mega Raids are Mega Swampert and Mega Aggron. Both can be Shiny.

The July 2024 Pokémon Go Mega Raids is as follows (both end 10am local time):

• 8th July - 23rd July | Mega Swampert
• 23rd July - 3rd August | Mega Aggron

What is the Pokémon Go Shadow Raid in July 2024?

The Pokémon Go Shadow Raid in July 2024 is Entei (Shadow). Shadow Raids take place every weekend throughout each month. Shadow Entei can be Shiny.

Is there a July 2024 Pokémon Go Raid Day?

There is no Pokémon Go Raid Day in July 2024. Instead, players can look forward to Pokémon Go Fest 2024: Global.

Pokémon Go Fest 2024: Global takes place across 13th July and 14th July.

During the event, you will find the following Raid Bosses between 10am to 6pm (local time):

• 13th July:
  • Nihilego
  • Buzzwole
  • Pheromosa
  • Xurkitree
  • Celesteela
  • Kartana
  • Guzzlord
  • Necrozma
  • Stakataka
  • Blacephalon

• 14th July:
  • Dusk Mane Necrozma
  • Dawn Wings Necrozma

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