Pokemon GO Raid Bosses for September 2025: All Legendary and Mega Raids, and More

Get ready, Trainers! September 2025 in Pokemon GO is packed with exciting Legendary, Mega, Shadow, and other rare raid bosses. Whether you’re aiming to complete your Pokédex, farm shiny variants, or gather Mega Energy for PvE and PvP battles, this guide breaks it all down - week by week, tier by tier, and by category.

Prepare your teams and get ready to raid!

Raid Bosses in September 2025 - Everything You Need to Know

September’s raids are stacked with powerful Pokemon to catch and battle! From Legendary titans to Mega forms with boosted shiny chances, and sinister Shadow Pokemon from Team GO Rocket - there’s something for every Trainer to enjoy.

Pokemon GO Legendary (5-Star) Raids (September 2025)

• August 25 - September 2: Necrozma (Psychic-type) • September 2 - September 16: Palkia (Dragon/Water, shiny available) • September 16 - October 7: Dialga (Dragon/Steel, shiny available)

Special Pokemon GO Raid Hours in September:

• Palkia Origin Forme on September 3 and 10 • Dialga Origin Forme on September 24 and October 1These Legendary battles are a great way to challenge your skills and farm rare encounters for your collection.

Mega Raids (Mega Energy & Shiny Possibilities) (September 2025)

• August 25 - September 2: Mega Salamence • September 2 - 9: Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blastoise • September 9 - 16: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Gyarados • September 16 - 23: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Gallade • September 23 - 30: Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny • September 30 - October 7: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega LucarioKeep an eye on this lineup if you’re chasing shiny variants or stacking Mega Energy!

Shadow Raids (Weekend Specials and Events) (September 2025)

Shadow 5-Star:

• Shadow Regigigas featured every weekend starting September 6

Shadow 3-Star:

• Shadow Girafarig, Shadow Absol, Shadow Whirlipede

Shadow 1-Star:

• Shadow Bellsprout, Shadow Aipom, Shadow Teddiursa, Shadow Seedot

Special Weekend:

• Shadow Groudon on September 20-21

Additional:

• Other Shadow bosses appear during Team GO Rocket Takeover events!Prepare your strongest teams, especially for the powerful Shadow Regigigas and Groudon!

Regular 3-Star and 1-Star Raids (September 2025)

3-Star Raids:

• Pinsir, Lapras, Snorlax • Also includes rotating bosses like Skarmory, Bisharp, Dragalge, Turtonator

1-Star Raids:

• Tangela, Staryu, Omanyte, Kabuto, Unown U, Deino, Gible, Honedge, and othersThese provide great opportunities to farm experience, catch rarer Pokemon, and complete collections.

Week-by-Week Raid Schedule - September 2025

Shadow Raids:

Shadow Regigigas appears on weekends throughout the month, while other Shadow bosses rotate with Team GO Rocket Takeovers.

Tier Breakdown - Raid Bosses for September 2025

Pokemon GO Special Raid Boss Features (September 2025)

Legendary Highlights:

• Palkia (September 2-16) and Dialga (September 16-October 7) are available as shiny variants. Their Origin Formes are featured during special Raid Hours on specific Wednesdays. • Necrozma kicks off the month—farm it for potential future evolutions and battles.

Mega Highlights:

• Mega Lucario, appearing at the end of the month, is a top choice for PvE raids and PvP battles. • Rotating Mega raids feature fan-favorite Pokemon - perfect for stacking Mega Energy and hunting shiny variants!

Shadow Highlights:

• Shadow Regigigas and Shadow Groudon provide some of the strongest raid challenges with boosted CP and catch bonuses. • Shadow bosses also appear during Team GO Rocket events, offering exclusive and powerful encounters.

Rare Raid Opportunities:

• Origin Formes of Palkia and Dialga are featured during special Raid Hours on Wednesdays - don’t miss them!

Raid Tips for Players Planning to Challenge September's Roster of Raid Bosses

• Mark Your Calendar: Raid Hours every Wednesday are your best shot at capturing Origin Formes! • Shiny Farming: Many Legendaries and Megas feature shiny odds - be prepared with plenty of Premier Balls and strong teams! • Team Up: Shadow Regigigas and Groudon are tough - raid with friends to ensure victory. • Stack Mega Energy: Don’t miss Mega Lucario at the end of the month - it’s great for both attacking and defending. • Track Takeovers: Keep an eye on Team GO Rocket events for rotating Shadow bosses and additional rewards.September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months in Pokemon GO! With shiny variants, powerful Megas, and intense Shadow battles, Trainers will have plenty to look forward to. Whether you’re aiming for collection completeness, battling for glory, or just enjoying the thrill of teamwork, this month’s raids are a must-play experience!Grab your Raid Passes, rally your friends, and prepare for action-packed weekends and Wednesdays - may your throws be perfect, and your shiny luck abundant!Stay up to date with live raid news and event schedules by checking trusted Pokemon GO news sources and the in-game tracker!