The Pokemon GO Rising Shadows event has added Shadow Pokemon as Raid bosses for the first time ever!
This means that in addition to all 13 of the standard Raid bosses during the event, players will also have the chance to battle 9 different Shadow Pokemon in Raids too.
What’s more, Shadow Raids will be totally taking over for one day during the event too!
Once you find out everything you need to know about the Pokemon GO Rising Shadows event, we’ve got a list of every Shadow and standard Raid Boss that will be appearing.
Shadow Raid Bosses During the Rising Shadows Event
The following Shadow Pokemon will be bosses in Shadow Raids during the Rising Shadows event:
- Shadow Poliwag
- Shadow Machop
- Shadow Bellsprout
- Shadow Beldum
- Shadow Bayleef
- Shadow Quilava
- Shadow Croconaw
- Shadow Sneasel
- Shadow Mewtwo
| Pokemon | Raid Tier | Can it Be Shiny? |
Shadow Poliwag | 1 | Yes |
Shadow Machop | 1 | Yes |
Shadow Bellsprout | 1 | No |
Shadow Beldum  | 1 | Yes |
Shadow Bayleef | 3 | No |
Shadow Quilava | 3 | No |
Shadow Croconaw | 3 | No |
Shadow Sneasel | 3 | Yes |
| Shadow Mewtwo (From 10 AM on May 27 to 8 PM on May 28)  | 5 | Yes |
Make sure you know the top tips to win Shadow Raids in Pokemon GO if you want to defeat any of these bosses. After all, Shadow Raids are more challenging than standard Raids.
Also, you’ll want to know how to get Purified Gems and weaken Shadow Raid bosses!
Shadow Raid Schedule
All of the Shadow Pokemon apart from Shadow Mewtwo will be appearing at Gyms that Team GO Rocket control from 10 AM local time on May 22 to 8 PM local time on May 28, 2023.
Then Team GO Rocket will take over all Pokemon GO Raids from 10 AM to 8 PM local time on May 27, 2023. This is when Shadow Mewtwo will be available to battle.
Before Shadow Mewtwo comes to Raids, make sure you know how to earn more Raid Passes in Pokemon GO!
Standard Raid Bosses During the Rising Shadows Event
The following Pokemon will be standard Raid Bosses during the Rising Shadows event:
- Clefairy
- Tentacool
- Marill
- Skrelp
- Popplio
- Magneton
- Lapras
- Mawile
- Empoleon
- Mega Pinsir
- Mega Altaria
- Tapu Fini
- Regigigas
| Pokemon | Raid Tier | Can it Be Shiny? |
Clefairy | 1 | Yes |
Tentacool | 1 | Yes |
Marill | 1 | Yes |
Skrelp | 1 | No |
Popplio | 1 | No |
Magneton | 3 | No |
Lapras | 3 | Yes |
Mawile | 3 | Yes |
Empoleon | 3 | No |
| Mega Pinsir (Until 10 AM on May 24)  | 4 | Yes |
| Mega Altaria (After 10 AM on May 24)  | 4 | Yes |
| Tapu Fini (Until 10 AM on May 24)  | 5 | Yes |
| Regigigas (After 10 AM on May 24)  | 5 | Yes |
If you want to ensure you catch a Raid boss after winning a Raid, you can now get a Master Ball in Pokemon GO!