November’s Raid Hours give you more chances to battle featured bosses and add Legendary and Mythical Pokémon to your collection. Check the schedule below for each Pokémon and date, including this month’s special Monday and Tuesday events.
Next Raid Hour
Altered Giratina
Altered Forme Giratina will be featured on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. More Giratina raids will appear at Gyms during the event.
Looking for other weekly events? Check the Max Monday schedule and Spotlight Hour schedule. You can also explore the full November 2026 event calendar.
Pokémon GO Raid Hour Schedule (November 2026)
Here is the November 2026 Raid Hour schedule. Each scheduled Raid Hour takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
| Date | Featured Pokémon | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 4 |
Altered Giratina
|
Altered Forme Giratina |
| Monday, November 9 |
Crowned Sword Zacian
|
Crowned Sword Zacian |
| Tuesday, November 10 |
Crowned Shield Zamazenta
|
Crowned Shield Zamazenta |
| Wednesday, November 11 | No regular Raid Hour | Into the Wild event schedule |
| Wednesday, November 18 | ||
| Wednesday, November 25 |
This month includes two special Raid Hours: Crowned Sword Zacian on Monday, November 9, and Crowned Shield Zamazenta on Tuesday, November 10. There is no regular Wednesday Raid Hour on November 11, as Daily Discoveries are paused during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area.
The November 9 and November 10 Raid Hours are part of Into the Wild. Defeating Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta during the event awards the corresponding Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pokémon GO Raid Hours?
Raid Hours are one-hour events featuring increased appearances of selected Raid Bosses at Gyms. An event can feature one Pokémon, several Pokémon or multiple forms of the same Pokémon.
What time does Raid Hour take place?
Raid Hours run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. They normally take place on Wednesdays, but special events can add Raid Hours on other days.
When are Raid Hours in November 2026?
November’s scheduled Raid Hours take place on November 4, 9, 10, 18 and 25. The November 9 and November 10 events fall on Monday and Tuesday respectively; the others take place on Wednesdays.
Why is there no regular Raid Hour on November 11?
Daily Discoveries are paused from November 9–15 during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area. Instead, Into the Wild features special Raid Hours for Crowned Sword Zacian on November 9 and Crowned Shield Zamazenta on November 10.
How do I find Raid Hour battles?
Look for raid eggs and active Raid Bosses at Gyms on the in-game map or check nearby raids in Campfire. When multiple Pokémon are featured, check the boss at each Gym before joining.
Do Raid Hours require a special pass?
No special Raid Hour ticket is required. You can use a Raid Pass or Premium Battle Pass to join in person, or a Remote Raid Pass to join remotely where eligible.
Can the featured Pokémon be shiny?
Shiny encounters are available for November’s featured Pokémon. However, Raid Hour does not automatically increase shiny odds; any additional shiny bonus must be announced for the event.
Are Raid Hours available worldwide?
Yes. Raid Hours follow local time, so the event starts at 6:00 p.m. in each location rather than simultaneously worldwide.
