Pokemon GO April 2025 Raid Boss Schedule: All 5-Star, Mega, Max & Raid Hours

April 2025 brings a full calendar of Raid Bosses in Pokémon Go, offering something for every Trainer. With Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, Mega Evolutions, and rotating Max Raids, the game is buzzing with opportunities to battle and catch rare Pokémon, many with shiny availability. The season of Might and Mastery continues, featuring dynamic raid rotations and global challenges. Below is a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the month.

Pokemon GO events schedule for April 2025 listed

5-Star Raids

Tapu Lele

• March 31 – April
• Shiny available

Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere)

•  April 9 – April 21
• Shiny available

Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere)

•  April 9 – April 21
• Shiny available

Cresselia

• April 21 – May 1
• Shiny available

3-Star Raids

• Combat Breed Paldean Tauros
• Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros
• Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros
• Decidueye
• Hisuian Decidueye

1-Star Raids

• Shellos (West Sea) – Shiny available
• Shellos (East Sea) – Shiny available
• Espurr – Shiny available
• Rockruff – Shiny available

Mega Raids

Mega Blaziken

•  March 31 – April 9
•  Shiny available

Mega Sceptile

•  April 9 – April 21
•  Shiny available

Mega Mawile

•  April 21 – May 1
• Shiny available

Max Raids

Max Raids feature unique lineups each week. Trainers can challenge rare Pokémon and earn special rewards. Here’s the full schedule:

March 31 – April 7

• Squirtle – Shiny available
• Krabby – Shiny available
• Chansey – Shiny available
• Skwovet – Shiny available
• Scorbunny – No shiny

April 7 – April 14

• Caterpie – Shiny available
• Machop – Shiny available
• Drilbur – Shiny available
• Wooloo – Shiny available
• Falinks – Shiny available

April 14 – April 21

• Passimian – Shiny available
• Machop – Shiny available
• Falinks – Shiny available

April 21 – April 28

• Squirtle – Shiny available
• Krabby – Shiny available
• Chansey – Shiny available
• Sobble – Shiny available

April 28 – May 5

• Charmander – Shiny available
• Pidove – Shiny available
• Cryogonal – Shiny available
• Wooloo – Shiny available
• Falinks – Shiny available

Max Mondays (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time)

Special Max Raid takeovers at Power Spots take place each Monday evening:

• March 31 – Scorbunny (No shiny)
• April 7 – Passimian – Shiny available
• April 14 – Wooloo – Shiny available
• April 21 – Sobble – Shiny available
• April 28 – Falinks – Shiny available

Raid Hours (Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Local Time)

Each week features a boosted 5-Star Raid Boss during Raid Hour:

• April 2 – Tapu Lele
• April 9 – Stakataka (Eastern) / Blacephalon (Western)
• April 16 – Stakataka (Eastern) / Blacephalon (Western)
• April 23 – Cresselia

All Raid Hour bosses have shiny potential.

Tips for Trainers

• Use Remote and Premium Raid Passes strategically
• Coordinate Max Raid battles with friends for bonus rewards
• Watch for shiny encounters—many are only here for a limited time
• Power up your counters and check move effectiveness

April is a great month to boost your raid lineup and expand your Pokédex. Don’t miss all these exciting drops.