Here’s the schedule for Mega and Legendary Raids in Pokemon GO for October 2022 – there are some great Pokemon to battle this month!
Raids are an integral part of Pokemon GO thanks to the rewards and XP they give you for completing them.
Not only do Raids let you fight and then catch Legendary Pokemon, but beating Mega Raids is one of the best ways to get Mega Energy in Pokemon GO. And the selection of Legendary and Mega Pokemon in Raids changes on a weekly basis.
Here are all of the Legendary and Mega Pokemon in Raids during October 2022 so you can plan out your Raiding in advance.
But first, check out the top tips for winning Pokemon GO Raids. Not only will this help you defeat even the most powerful Raid bosses, but it’ll also save you some valuable Raid Passes!

All 5-Star Legendary & Mega Pokemon GO Raids in October 2022
This is the full Legendary and Mega Raid schedule for October 2022 in Pokemon GO, including which Pokemon you’ll be able to battle in Raids, as well as when they’ll be appearing:
- September 27 – October 8
- Legendary – Yveltal
- Mega – Mega Lopunny
- October 8 – 20
- Legendary – Xerneas
- Mega – Mega Manectric
- October 20 – 27
- Legendary – Giratina (Altered Forme)
- Mega – Mega Banette
- October 27 – November 8
- Giratina (Origin Forme)
- Mega – Mega Banette
The best time to catch these Legendaries will be in the October 2022 Pokemon GO Raid Hours. Each of the Legendary Pokemon this month has its own separate Raid Hour!
That’s not all coming to Pokemon GO in October either. There is the October 2022 Spotlight Hour schedule for you to find out about too!

In other news, there’s a group of Legendary Pokemon that can’t be caught in Raids. Here’s how to catch Galarian Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno in Pokemon GO!