October is coming to a close and once the Pokemon GO Halloween activities come to a close there will be a whole new month’s worth of exciting events firing off. The arrival of November means another rotation of Battle Raid bosses and, once again, this month is stocked with exciting meta game opportunities and lots of shiny potential.

November 2021’s calendar of events is available now, so trainers can review all of the confirmed Legendary and Mega Raid bosses that are coming to the mobile AR game throughout the coming month. Some players may be disappointed that there aren’t any brand new Legendary or Mega debuts for Pokemon GO players to get excited about, but that doesn’t mean these Battle Raids aren’t going to be popular.

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For the first few days of the month, players will still have a last chance to grab Genesect Darkrai with Sludge Bomb. That battle raid is already live and trainers are going to have until November 5 to enjoy it. Once those raids rotate out the spotlight will shift to a popular trio of Pokemon who are also going to have a special move available...

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November 2021 5-Star Raid Schedule

Darkrai

Until Friday, November 5, 2021

Darkrai caught during this period will know the attack Sludge Bomb

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion

Friday, November 5, 2021 to Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion caught during this period will know the Attack Sacred Sword.

Cresselia

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 to Wednesday, December 1, 2021

October 2021 Mega Raid Schedule

Mega Absol

Until Friday, November 5, 2021

Mega Manectric

Friday, November 5, 2021 to Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Mega Lopunny

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 to Wednesday, December 1, 2021

October Raid Hours

Every Wednesday in November, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.

  • November 3: The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
  • November 10: Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion
  • November 17 + November 24: Cresselia

As always, it's possible that additional Battle Raids may show up as surprise events come and go throughout the coming month and that there are already some surprises promised for the last week of the month. Keep an eye on the nearby radar for anything particularly exciting or surprising as October continues within the next few days.

In the coming weeks, we should learn more about what other events will be arriving during the final days of the Season of Mischief. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.

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