Raid Hour in Pokémon GO
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Raid Hour is the Wednesday slot in Daily Discoveries: one evening hour of raiding, with the boss for each one named on the events calendar.
This weekWednesday, September 23, 20266 PM to 7 PM local timeBuzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree
NextWednesday, September 30, 20266 PM to 7 PM local timeXerneas
When it runs
It runs every Wednesday, 6 PM to 7 PM local time, so the start is 6 PM wherever you're playing.
What it gives
- One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Raid Battles.
Listed under “Wednesday Raid Hour” in Choose Your Path with new Timed Research and updates to Daily Discoveries!, June 10, 2026.
Later on the calendar
- Wed, Oct 7, 20266 PM to 7 PM local time · expected
- Wed, Oct 14, 20266 PM to 7 PM local time · expected
- Wed, Oct 21, 20266 PM to 7 PM local time · expected
- Wed, Oct 28, 20266 PM to 7 PM local time · expected
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Past dates
Dates and hours from the Pokémon GO events calendar.
Questions people ask
What is Raid Hour in Pokémon GO?
Raid Hour is the Wednesday slot in Daily Discoveries: one evening hour of raiding, with the boss for each one named on the events calendar. Scopely lists its bonuses as:
“One Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Raid Battles.”
What time does Raid Hour start?
It runs every Wednesday, 6 PM to 7 PM local time, so the start is 6 PM wherever you're playing.
When is the next Raid Hour?
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6 PM to 7 PM local time, featuring Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree.