One of the most frequently changed features in Pokémon Go is the list of Raids. They change with seasons and events and sometimes without warning. This leaves many players in the dark about which Pokémon they should add to their team roster to counter them.
In the Pokémon Go Raid Schedule below, we list all the current Raid Bosses and those that are known in the future, including their best counters. This guide will change as new Raid schedules come and go, so be sure to bookmark this page!
Special Event Bosses and Counters
In this section, we have the guides to the Special Event bosses and counters available for any upcoming events. To see the bosses for that event, simply follow the link listed.
Current Bosses and Counters
Mega Raids
| Raid Boss | Boss Types | Best Attack Counters | Best Pokémon Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Blastoise | Water | Grass Electric | Zarude Zekrom Thundurus (Therian Forme) Raikou Zapdos Tapu Bulu |
Tier 5 Raids
| Raid Boss | Boss Types | Best Attack Counters | Best Pokémon Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapu Fini | Water Fairy | Electric Grass Poison | Zapdos Electivire Thundurus (Therian Forme) Zekrom Raikou Tangrowth |
Tier 3 Raids
| Raid Boss | Boss Types | Best Attack Counters | Best Pokémon Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alolan Raichu | Electric Psychic | Dark Ground Ghost Bug | Darkrai Garchomp Excadrill Chandelure Rhyperior Hydregion |
| Lapras (Event Costume) | Water Ice | Electric Rock Fighting Grass | Zekrom Lucario Conkeldurr Raikou Magnezone Thundurus (Therian Forme) |
| Feraligatr | Water | Electric Grass | Zarude Zekrom Thundurus (Therian Forme) Electivire Raikou Roserade |
| Azumarill | Water Fairy | Poison Grass Electric | Raikou Thundurus (Therian Forme) Zekrom Zapdos Electivire Magnezone |
| Ludicolo | Water Grass | Flying Poison Bug | Pidgeot Staraptor Zapdos Roserade Lugia Moltres |
Related: What is a 6-Star Raid in Pokémon Go?
Tier 1 Raids
| Raid Boss | Boss Types | Best Attack Counters | Best Pokémon Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwilfish | Water Poison | Ground Electric Psychic | Mewtwo Alakazam Metagross Raikou Magnezone Zapdos |
| Wailmer | Water | Grass Electric | Electivire Raikou Magnezone Venusaur Zarude Tangrowth |
| Spritzee | Fairy | Poison Steel | Metagross Scizor Muk Gengar Victreebel Deoxys (Attack) |
| Rockruff | Rock | Grass Ground Steel Water Fighting | Lucario Metagross Garchomp Conkeldurr Zarude Excadrill |
| Helioptile | Electric Normal | Fighting Ground | Machamp Hariyama Lucario Mamoswine Conkeldurr Breloom |
We also cover the best weaknesses and counters for many types of Pokémon. Check out our guides to the Best Water Pokémon Weaknesses & Counters and the Best Fairy Pokémon Weaknesses & Counters.
Published: May 17, 2022 12:43 pm