Pokemon GO raid bosses for May 2025: Full schedule, shiny availability, and more

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 8, 2025, 07:27 IST

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Get ready, trainers! Pokémon GO's May 2025 raid schedule is here, featuring a mix of returning favorites and rare encounters. Legendary Pokémon like Tapu Fini and Tapu Bulu will appear in 5-star raids, alongside regional exclusives Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. Mega Evolutions such as Mega Houndoom and Mega Gyarados also make a return.

Pokemon GO raid bosses for May 2025: Full schedule, shiny availability, and more

Dynamax Raikou (Image via Niantic)

Pokemon GO’s raid battles remain a core feature for trainers looking to strengthen their teams. May 2025 brings a fresh rotation of raid bosses, including Mega Evolutions, Legendary Pokemon, and Dynamax encounters. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your raids this month.

Pokemon GO raid boss schedule for May 2025

This month’s raids feature a mix of returning favorites and rare encounters. Below is the complete breakdown of available bosses across all tiers.

Pokemon GO 5-star raid boss schedule (May 2025)

These Legendary raids rotate every few weeks, offering high-tier Pokemon with a chance to encounter their shiny variants.

Pokemon	Dates	Shiny Available
Tapu Fini	May 1 – May 12	Yes
Uxie (Asia-Pacific)	May 12 – May 25	Yes
Mesprit (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India)	May 12 – May 25	Yes
Azelf (Americas & Greenland)	May 12 – May 25	Yes
Tapu Bulu	May 25 – June 3	Yes

Pokemon GO 3-star raid boss schedule (May 2025)

These mid-tier raids feature stronger Pokemon that can be soloed with the right counters. - Alolan Muk* - Charizard* - Metagross* - Floragato*

Pokemon GO 1-star raid boss schedule (May 2025)

Ideal for beginners, these raids offer common but useful Pokemon. - Chansey* - Rockruff* - Pikachu*

Pokemon GO Mega raid boss schedule (May 2025)

Mega Evolutions return with powerful bonuses for your team.

Pokemon	Dates	Shiny Available
Mega Houndoom	May 1 – May 12	Yes
Mega Gyarados	May 12 – May 25	Yes
Mega Altaria	May 25 – June 3	Yes

Pokemon GO Max raid boss schedule (May 2025)

Dynamax Pokemon continue their rotation during the Might and Mastery season.

Pokemon	Dates	Shiny Available
Bulbasaur*	May 5 – May 12	Yes
Falinks*	May 12 – May 19 & May 26 – June 2	Yes
Squirtle*	May 19 – May 26	Yes

Pokemon GO Max Monday schedule (May 2025)

Every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, select Power Spots host Dynamax raids: - May 12: Gastly* - May 19: Sableye* - May 26: Rookidee*

Pokemon GO Raid hour schedule (May 2025)

Pokemon	Dates	Shiny Available
Tapu Fini	May 7	Yes
Uxie (Asia-Pacific)	May 14 & 21	Yes
Mesprit (EMEA/India)	May 14 & 21	Yes
Azelf (Americas/Greenland)	May 14 & 21	Yes
Tapu Bulu	May 28	Yes

When do raid hours take place in Pokemon Go?

Raid Hours occur every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. During this hour, nearly all active gyms feature the current 5-star raid boss, making it the best opportunity to catch Legendaries.Also read: Pokemon GO Shadow Raid boss schedule (May 2025)May 2025’s raid lineup offers plenty of opportunities to expand your collection. Whether you’re hunting shinies or building a competitive team, mark your calendar for these encounters.

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