Raid Battles are the best (and in some cases only) way to get certain Pokémon. These are all the Pokémon you can currently battle in Raids.
Pokémon Go Gyms do more than just house your Blisseys and Slakings until a rival team paints it a new color. Gyms are also the host of Raid Battles where you and up to 19 other players can battle massive versions of specific Pokémon for the chance to catch one. While some of the Raid bosses are common and weak, Raids are also one of the only ways to encounter Legendary Pokémon.
Which Pokémon, you ask? Well, the line-up changes pretty often. Each new event brings new and different Raid Bosses, and sometimes Niantic changes them up just for fun. Lucky for you, we’ve got the whole list right here, and we’ll keep it updated for you too!
EX Raid
An Exclusive or EX Raid is a special sort of Raid you can only participate in by invitation. Invitations are given to players who battle at EX eligible Gyms during a time of high traffic with some small bit of luck on top. Otherwise, invitations can be shared between Ultra and Best Friends. If you have a high-level friend who gets one, they can invite you to the EX Raid as well. The current EX Raid Boss is Regigigas, the leader of the Regi Titans Trio.
Five Star
The Five Star tier is typically reserved for Legendary Pokémon and usually the most sought after of public Raids. They’re more difficult to beat than lower star ratings, but if you have enough players to do it, the rewards at this level are the best. The current Five Star Raid Boss is Terrakion of the Legendary Swords of Justice. However, Virizion will be taking its places beginning December 17, 2019.
Four Star
Four Star Raids aren’t exactly pushovers and often provide the Pokémon necessary to take on Five Star Raids, as well as the Master League PVP Battles. You probably won’t be solo-ing these Raids. With a few good friends though, you can take them down, no sweat!
- Excadrill
- Marowak – Alolan *
- Togetic
- Aggron
- Tyranitar
Three Star
Three Star Raids are fairly easy to take down, and many high-level players can do them with just one or two buddies. Still, they’re worth a decent chunk of XP and other rewards, including for a limited time, a guaranteed Charged TM from each Three Star Raid. The current line up of Three Star Raid Bosses include:
- Raichu – Alolan *
- Onix *
- Scyther *
- Porygon
Two Star
Two Star Raids are straightforward battles that many players can do solo. You won’t find any super valuable Pokémon here, but if you’ve got to burn your free Raid Pass for the day and don’t have anyone to help you with a higher-ranked Raid, these will use up that Pass and give you some XP and rewards.
- Lickitung
- Tangela
- Electabuzz
- Yanma *
- Mawille *
One Star
Just about any player able to Raid can solo a One Star. These are all super easy and, unless this is one of your very first Raids, you’ll spend more time waiting on the counter for the battle to start than you’ll actually spend in the battle itself. However, if you need to complete a lot of Raids fast, these are the ones you want to aim for. Plus, they provide the easiest way to get some of the rarer first stage Pokémon.
- Ralts *
- Feebas *
- Burmy (Plant Coat) *
- Burmy (Sandy Coat) *
- Burmy (Trash Coat) *
Raid Questions?
Do you have any questions about which Pokémon are in Raids right now? Is there a Pokémon you’re hoping will come to the line up next? Drop us a comment below, and be sure to check out our many other Pokémon Go guides!
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Source of the article – iMore