Get your team ready, Trainers! Rescue Shadow Raikou from Team GO Rocket during the Shadow Raid event in Pokémon GO! The event takes place on January 24th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. ​​

Unite with fellow Trainers to rescue Shadow Raikou from Team GO Rocket during a Shadow Raid Day event!

Raikou Shadow Raid Day - Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of six).
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Raikou from Shadow Raids.
• The Remote Raid limit will increase to 20 from Friday, January 23, at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PST.

Event Ticket

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.*

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Raikou Shadow Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Raikou Shadow Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and one Premium Battle Pass! Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/shadow-raikou-raid-day-2026