Pokémon GO history · #0243
Raikou in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Raikou raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
Shiny Raikou first appeared on June 29, 2019, during Global Research Challenge 2019 reward.
- Raikou
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Shadow 5-star | Raikou Shadow Raid Day |
| Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2025 | 5-star | Enchanted Hollow |
| Aug 21 to Aug 22, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 15 to Mar 16, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend · Dynamax debut |
| Sep 7 to Sep 29, 2024 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 30, 2024 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 2 to Mar 24, 2024 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 23 to Oct 5, 2023 | 5-star | Psychic Spectacular |
| Feb 26, 2022 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Johto |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2021: Raid Day · Thunder Hour |
| Jan 31 to Feb 4, 2021 | 5-star | Johto Celebration · Team GO Rocket Celebration |
| Sep 2 to Sep 9, 2019 | 5-star | Ultra Bonus Week 1: Johto Journey |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 5-starShiny debut | Raikou Raid Day |
| Aug 31 to Nov 30, 2017 | 5-star | Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune · Americas only · Asia-Pacific only · Europe and Africa only |
Common questions.
When was Shiny Raikou released in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Raikou first appeared in Pokémon GO on June 29, 2019, during Global Research Challenge 2019 reward.
When was Raikou last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Raikou was last in 5-star raids on July 11, 2026.
What kind of raids has Raikou appeared in?
Raikou has appeared in 5-star raids, first on August 31, 2017; Shadow 5-star raids, first on March 2, 2024.