Xerneas in 5-star Raid Battles
Raid Battles · –
Raid bosses
Bosses in gyms for the length of the event
Shiny Pokemon
Shiny forms you can encounter during this event
Event guide
Xerneas in 5-star Raid Battles is an upcoming Pokémon GO raid event with 1 raid boss. Below is a quick, honest breakdown of what to prioritise and how to get the most out of it.
What to prioritise
This is more of a casual, collection-focused event than a competitive one — there's nothing here that'll shake up your raid or PvP roster, so play it for the shinies and the fun.
Shiny hunting
With 1 shiny form in the pool, this is a solid shiny-hunting opportunity — increased spawns mean more checks per hour, so prioritise volume and don't skip the ones you already have.
Is it worth your time?
Optional, but nice for collectors. Nothing here is essential for your competitive roster, but the shiny odds and featured spawns make it a pleasant, low-pressure window. Set a reminder so you don't miss the start.
Event details sourced from the official announcement and cross-checked against the in-game news feed.