GAMING POKEMON

Pokemon Go
current Raid
bosses: August
2023 schedule for
Mega Raids, 5-
Stars & more
Daniel Megarry
Published: Aug 16, 2023 at 15:00  ❘   Updated: Aug 16, 2023 at 15:16

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Raids are a key part of Pokemon Go, and

every month there’s a new set of Pokemon
ranging from common 1-Stars to rare 5-Star
Legendaries for players to battle and catch.
So, here’s the current line-up of Raid bosses
for August 2023.

August is another exciting month for

Pokemon Go players. The Season of Hidden
Gems is well underway, there’s a Froakie
Community Day to look forward to and, of
course, there’s a new set of Spotlight Hour
stars to enjoy.

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As for Raids, Trainers will be able to catch

Cresselia, Xerneas, and Yveltal when they
return to 5-Star Raids during this month.
There will also be opportunities to once again
battle Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre in
Primal Raids.

Contents
Raid schedule
Raid Boss guides
When do Raid Hours take place?
What are Raid Battles?
How to get Raid Passes
How to catch Pokemon in Raid Battles

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Xerneas will be available in 5-Star Raids this month.

Pokemon Go Raid
Boss schedule for
August 2023
Niantic have revealed the August schedule
for Raids, and there are some exciting battles
to be had! Most notable are the Legendaries
Xerneas and Yveltal, which will return to 5-
Star Raids this month.

Here are the Pokemon you’ll be able to find in

Raids this month:

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Primal Raids
Pokemon Dates

August 23 – August
Primal Kyogre
26

August 23 – August
Primal Groudon
26

Mega Raids
Pokemon Dates

Mega Tyranitar July 25 – August 4

August 4 – August
Mega Gyarados
16

August 16 – August
Mega Salamence 23 & August 27 –
September 1

5-Star Raids
Pokemon Dates

Regidrago July 25 – August 4

August 4 – August
Cresselia
16

August 16 – August
Xerneas 23 & August 27 –
September 1

August 16 – August
Yveltal 23 & August 27 –
September 1

3-Star Raids
Pokemon

Golduck Lileep Octillery Vileplume We

1-Star Raids
Pokemon

Cacnea Foongus Krabby Lotad T

The current Raid Boss lineup has changed

once again now that the 2023 World
Championships event has ended, with some
great Pokemon available to catch including
Lileep, Vileplume, and Cacnea.

Mega Raids and 5-Star Raids will follow the

schedule above, but 1-Star and 3-Star Raids
often change at random, especially during
special events. Check back regularly for the
latest Raid opportunities!

All Pokemon Go Raid

Guides for August
2023
If you’re new to Raids or just need a bit of a
helping hand, then look no further! We’ll be
compiling guides on how best to get the Mega
and 5-Star Raid Pokemon below:

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Regidrago Raid guide

Xerneas Raid guide
Yveltal Raid guide
Mega Tyranitar Raid guide
Mega Gyarados Raid guide
Mega Salamence Raid guide
Primal Groudon Raid guide
Primal Kyogre Raid guide

When do Raid Hours

take place?
Each week, Niantic hosts a special Raid Hour
to give players a better chance at catching the
current 5-Star Raid Pokemon. All of the gyms
that have Raids in them will be 5-Star, so
that’s Xerneas right now.

Raid Hours take place every Wednesday

from 6PM to 7PM, and you won’t have to
worry about time zones as it will always be
your local time. This is the perfect chance to
get out there and catch yourself a Legendary.

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What are Raid Battles

in Pokemon Go?

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Taking part in Raid Battles gives you the chance to catch

some rare Pokemon.

Raid Battles occur when a Boss Pokemon

takes over a Gym. You can find them by
walking around local Gyms and keeping an
eye out for eggs that are about to hatch, or
Boss Pokemon that are part of a currently
ongoing Raid.

These Pokemon are very powerful, so it’s

recommended that you team up with a few
other trainers in order to secure a victory.
There are four tiers: 1-Star, 3-Star, 5-Star, and
Mega Raids. The higher the tier, the harder
the battle.

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Raid Battles are worth the time and effort to

complete, though. As well as earning special
items, you’ll also get a chance to catch the
Pokemon you beat. In the case of 5-Star
Raids, these will be Legendaries you can’t get
anywhere else.

How to get Raid

Passes in Pokemon
Go

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Raid Passes are required to take part in Raids.

In order to take part in a Raid Battle, you’ll

need a Raid Pass. You can earn one Raid Pass
each day by spinning the Photo Disc at any
Gym. If you run out, you can purchase a
Premium Raid Pass from the Shop.

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There are now also Remote Raid Passes

available in Go. These are ideal for trainers
who can’t leave the house, as they let you join
any Raid Battle that’s on the Nearby screen or
tappable from the Map View.

Remote Raid Passes can be bought from the

Shop, or received as free gifts every now and
then.

How to catch
Pokemon in Raid
Battles

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Premier Balls let you catch Legendary Pokemon.

When you successfully defeat a Raid Boss,

you’ll get the chance to catch it. You’ll be
given a set number of Premier Balls to use,
but it’s not guaranteed that you’ll be able to
catch it, especially if it’s a Legendary as they
have very low catch rates.

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Here are some ways to increase the number

of Premier Balls you’ll get:

Deal a high amount of damage to the

Raid boss.
Your team deals a high amount of
damage to the Raid boss.
Controlling the gym that the Raid takes
place in.
Participating in Raids with friends.

Remember, you can also use Razz Berries, or

even better Golden Razz Berries, to help
catch Raid bosses. Getting excellent throws
or spinning curveballs will increase your
chances, too.

Now you’re all clued up on Raids and the

creatures you can battle at Gyms this month,
it’s time to get out there and catch yourself
some Pokemon – and maybe even a
Legendary. Good luck, trainers!

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 For more tips and tricks covering all things
Pokemon Go, make sure to check out our
guides:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | All upcoming

Spotlight Hours | Arlo counters guide | Cliff
counters guide | Giovanni counters
guide | Sierra counters guide | Grunt counters
guide | How to catch a Ditto | What are
Strange Eggs? | How to get Remote Raid
Passes | Fastest way to get Best Buddy
status | Pokemon Go catching tips

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