Pokemon Go Current Raids: March 2024 Guide
The easiest way to add strong Pokémon to your collection is by engaging in Pokémon Go raids is imperative. These challenging events task you and your fellow trainers to band together and battle against formidable and coveted monsters. Emerging victorious from these raids not only yields valuable rewards but also presents you with an opportunity to add the very Pokémon you vanquished to your team. Raids, therefore serve as an excellent avenue for tracking down and capturing rare and elusive Pokémon that might otherwise prove difficult to encounter. Be sure to bring Pokémon with type advantages against the raid bosses.
Five-Star Raid Bosses
At the pinnacle of raid difficulties, Five-Star Raids will feature three formidable Legendary Pokemon throughout March:
| Pokemon | Raid Duration |
| Tapu Koko | March 1 – March 14 |
| Regice | March 14 – March 21 |
| Tapu Lele | March 21 – April 4 |
Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele encountered in these raids will possess the exclusive Charged Attack “Nature’s Madness,” a potent 90 Power move in Gym and Raid battles, and an 80 Power attack that lowers the opponent’s defense in Trainer battles.
Mega Raid Bosses
Trainers can also look forward to battling and earning Mega Energy from three different Mega-Evolved Pokemon in Mega Raids:
| Pokemon | Raid Duration |
| Mega Sceptile | March 1 – March 14 |
| Mega Tyranitar | March 14 – March 21 |
| Mega Venusau | March 21 – April 4 |
Defeating these Mega Raid bosses will grant you Mega Energy, a crucial resource for unlocking and utilizing Mega Evolutions for your own Pokemon.
Raid Hours
Every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Pokemon Go will host Raid Hours featuring specific Five-Star Raid bosses:
| Pokemon | Raid Duration |
| Tapu Koko | March 6 – March 13 |
| Regice | March 20 |
| Tapu Lele | March 27 |
During these Raid Hours, the featured Pokemon will appear more frequently in raids, providing ample opportunities for trainers to add them to their collections.
Shadow Raids
The recently introduced Shadow Raids will challenge trainers with powerful Shadow Pokemon, which can only be battled in person (no Remote Raid Passes allowed). Throughout March, Shadow Raikou will be the featured Shadow Raid boss on weekends.
Additionally, a special event featuring the return of Shadow Mewtwo will take place on March 30 and March 31 from 6 AM to 10 PM local time.
| Pokemon | Date |
| Shadow Raikou | All weekends |
| Shadow Mewtwo | March 30 and March 31 from 6 AM to 10 PM |
Primal Raid Days
Mark your calendars for two highly anticipated Primal Raid Days in March:
| Pokemon | Date |
| Primal Kyogre | March 17, 2 PM – 5 PM local time |
| Primal Groudon | March 23, 2 PM – 5 PM local time |
During this three-hour window, Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will be the primary raid bosses, offering a rare chance to catch these powerful Primal forms and earn valuable Primal Energy.
As with previous Raid Days, trainers can expect increased raid pass availability, a higher chance of encountering Shiny variants (details pending), and potentially other bonuses.
With such a diverse lineup of raid bosses, March 2024 promises to be an exciting month for Pokemon Go trainers. Whether you’re aiming to expand your Legendary collection, obtain Mega Evolutions, or conquer the challenges of Shadow and Primal Raids, this guide will help you prepare for the battles ahead. Happy raiding!
