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Past Max Raid Events

This is a list of all Past Max Raid Events which previously occurred in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Learn about all Max Raid Events up to this point and what Pokemon were available.

List of Ongoing Max Raid Events

Past Max Raid Events

May 20: Shellder Max Raid Event

Pokemon Sword and Shield Max Raid Shellder.png
Start May 20, 2022
End May 23, 2022

From May 20 to May 23, Shellder will appear more often in Max Raid Dens!

If you're lucky enough, you might even encounter a shiny Shellder! Check out the Wild Area now!

April 1: April Fools Max Raid Event

April Fools 2022 Max Raid Event
Start April 1, 2022
End April 1, 2022

Starting April 1, 2022, Bonsly and Sudowoodo will appear more often in Max Raid Dens! If you are lucky enough, you might even encounter a Shiny Sudowoodo! Check out the Wild Area now!

April 1, 2022
Max Raid Event
Bonsly ImageBonsly Sudowoodo ImageSudowoodo

March 18: Fossil Pokemon Max Raid Event

Pokemon SWSH - Fossil Max Raid Event.png
Start March 18, 2022
End March 27, 2022

Ancient fossil Pokemon are appearing in the Galar region! From March 18 to March 27, 2022, you have a chance to encounter and catch fossil Pokemon in Max Raid dens. If you're lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny Tyrantrum!

March 18 to March 27, 2022
Max Raid Event
Tyrunt ImageTyrunt Tirtouga ImageTirtouga
Archen ImageArchen Amaura ImageAmaura
Tyrantrum ImageTyrantrum Carracosta ImageCarracosta
Archeops ImageArcheops Aurorus ImageAurorus

February 22: Pokemon Day Max Raid Event

Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax Kanto Starters.png
Start February 22, 2022
End February 28, 2022

As part of Pokemon's countdown to Pokemon Day, the Galar Region is host to Gigantamax Pokemon featuring the Kanto Staters! Starting February 22, 2022, players have a chance to encounter and catch Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise with the Gigantamax Factor!

February 22 to February 28, 2022
Max Raid Event
Gigantamax Venusaur ImageGigantamax Venusaur Gigantamax Charizard ImageGigantamax Charizard Gigantamax Blastoise ImageGigantamax Blastoise

February 11: Milcery Max Raid Event!

Pokemon SWSH - Milcery Max Raid Event.png
Start February 11, 2022
End February 20, 2022

The Galar Region is overloading in sweetness this February! Beginning today until February 20, 2022, you have a chance to encounter Milcery with Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles!

All Milcery encountered in these raids drop Sweets, including the rare Start Sweet and Ribbon Sweet!

December 31st, 2021 to January 9th, 2022
Max Raid Event
Milcery ImageMilcery

December 31st: New Year Max Raid Event!

New Year Max Raid Event
Start December 31st, 2021
End January 9th, 2022

A festive new year is being celebrated in the Galar region! Starting on December 31, 2021 until January 9, 2022, get a chance to encounter various New Year-themed Pokemon. If you're extra lucky this coming year, you might even encounter a Shiny Magikarp!

December 31st, 2021 to January 9th, 2022
Max Raid Event
Meowth ImageMeowth Magikarp ImageMagikarp
Darumaka ImageDarumaka Darmanitan ImageDarmanitan
Bonsly ImageBonsly Sudowoodo ImageSudowoodo

December 17th: Winter 2021 Max Raid Event

Winter 2021 Max Raid Event
Start December 17th, 2021
End December 26th, 2021

Winter is here in Pokemon Sword and Shield! Starting on December 17, Delibird, Cryogonal, and Starmie will appear more often in Max Raid Battles! If you're lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Delibird! Make sure to check out this event!

December 17th to December 26th
Max Raid Event
Delibird ImageDelibird Cryogonal ImageCryogonal Starmie ImageStarmie

November 19th: Eeveelution Max Raid Event!

Wild Area Eevee.png
Start November 19th, 2021
End November 28th, 2021

Get a chance to battle and catch Eevee and all its evolutions in this Max Raid Event. You may even encounter a Gigantamax or Shiny Eevee!

November 19th to November 28th
Max Raid Event
Eevee ImageEevee Vaporeon ImageVaporeon Flareon ImageFlareon
Jolteon ImageJolteon Umbreon ImageUmbreon Espeon ImageEspeon
Leafeon ImageLeafeon Glaceon ImageGlaceon Sylveon ImageSylveon

October 29th: Halloween Max Raid Event!

Halloween Max Raid Event
Start October 29th, 2021
End October 31st, 2021

The spooky season has arrived in Galar! From October 29th to October 31st, 2021, Halloween-themed Pokemon will appear in Max Raid Battles! Keep an eye out and you may even encounter a Shiny Zoroark! Don't miss this event!

October 29th to October 31st
Max Raid Event
Duskull ImageDuskull Dusclops ImageDusclops Dusknoir ImageDusknoir
Rookidee ImageRookidee Corvisquire ImageCorvisquire Corviknight ImageCorviknight
Nickit ImageNickit Thievul ImageThievul Sableye ImageSableye
Zorua ImageZorua Zoroark ImageZoroark

October 1: Alolan Starters Max Raid Event!

Alolan Starters Max Raid Event
Start October 1st, 2021
End October 3rd, 2021

Take a trip back to the Alolan region as this Max Raid Event will feature their starters: Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio! You may even encounter one with their respective Hidden Ability, and you're allowed to catch them with other types of Poke Balls!

You have a chance to get these Pokemon from October 1 up until October 3, make sure to visit a den near you!

October 1st to October 3rd
Max Raid Event
Rowlet ImageRowlet Litten ImageLitten Popplio ImagePopplio

September 17: Meteorite Max Raid Event!

Meteorite Event.jpg
Start September 17th, 2021
End September 19th, 2021

Look up the sky and catch a glimpse of the new Max Raid Event! Solrock and Lunatone will appear more frequently in Max Raid Battles. Keep a sharp eye out, as you may even see a Shiny! This event will be active from September 17 to 19, so don't miss it!

September 17th to September 19th
Max Raid Event
Lunatone ImageLunatone Solrock ImageSolrock

Semptember 3: Cleaning-Themed Max Raid Event!

Max Raid Event - Cleaning-Themed Event
Start September 3rd, 2021
End September 5th, 2021

Get your cleaning supplies ready! Encounter Altaria, Cinccino, and more in this Max Raid Event from September 3rd until September 5th!

In addition to these, you might also meet a rare Shiny Cincinno! Don't miss this event!

September 3rd to September 5th
Max Raid Event
Swablu ImageSwablu Altaria ImageAltaria
Cinccino ImageCinccino Mow Rotom ImageMow Rotom
Wimpod ImageWimpod

August 20th: Haunted Summer Max Raid Event!

Max Raid Event - Haunted Summer Event
Start August 20th, 2021
End August 22nd, 2021

Spooky Ghost-type Pokemon makes their way in Max Raid Battles! Get a chance to meet Gengar, Chandelure, Drifblim and other Ghost-type Pokemon in Raid Dens! You might even get the chance to encounter Gigantamax Gengar or a Shiny Chandelure! Don't miss this event!

August 20th to August 22nd
Max Raid Event
Pokemon SWSH - Gastly ImageGastly Pokemon SWSH - Haunter ImageHaunter
Pokemon SWSH - Gengar ImageGengar Pokemon SWSH - Litwick ImageLitwick
Pokemon SWSH - Chandelure ImageChandelure Pokemon SWSH - Drifloon ImageDrifloon
Pokemon SWSH - Drifblim ImageDrifblim Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax Gengar ImageGigantamax Gengar

August 6th: Summer Max Raid Event!

Summer Max Raid Event
Start August 6th, 2021
End August 8th, 2021

It's summer in Galar! Seaking, Fan Rotom, Vanilluxe, and other summer-themed Pokemon will appear in Max Raid Battles!

Book a trip to the Wild Area now and you may even get a chance to encounter a Shiny Vanilluxe! Don't miss this event!

August 6th - August 8th
Max Raid Event
Pokemon SWSH - Vanillite ImageVanillite Pokemon SWSH - Vanillish ImageVanillish
Pokemon SWSH - Vanilluxe ImageVanilluxe Pokemon SWSH - Fan Rotom ImageFan Rotom
Pokemon SWSH - Pinsir ImagePinsir Pokemon SWSH - Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon SWSH - Goldeen ImageGoldeen Pokemon SWSH - Seaking ImageSeaking
Pokemon SWSH - Nincada ImageNincada Pokemon SWSH - Ninjask ImageNinjask

July 23rd: Kanto Fossils Max Raid Event!

Kanto Fossils Max Raid Event
Start July 23rd, 2021
End July 25th, 2021

Paleontologists rejoice! Encounter Fossil Pokemon from the Kanto region from July 23 to July 25. Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl will appear frequently in Max Raid Battles, and if you're lucky, you might face a Shiny Omanyte!

July 23rd to July 25th
Max Raid Event
Omanyte ImageOmanyte Kabuto ImageKabuto Aerodactyl ImageAerodactyl

July 9th: Curry Pro Max Raid Event!

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Curry Pro Max Raid Event
Start July 9th, 2021
End July 11th, 2021

Improve your Curry game by beating Max Raid Battles! Get the chance to encounter Koffing, Wobbuffet, Milcery, and more! If you're lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Gigantamax Copperajah!

Additionally, you can receive Bach's Food Tin in Pokemon Sword or Bob's Food Tin in Pokemon Shield if you defeat Pokemon in Max Raid Battles! Don't miss this event!

July 9th to July 11th
Max Raid Event
Pokemon SWSH - Cufant ImageCufant Pokemon SWSH - Koffing ImageKoffing
Pokemon SWSH - Wobbuffet ImageWobbuffet Pokemon SWSH - Milcery ImageMilcery
Pokemon SWSH - Charmander ImageCharmander Pokemon SWSH - Charmeleon ImageCharmeleon
Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax Copperajah ImageGigantamax Copperajah Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax Charizard ImageGigantamax Charizard

June 25th: Tentacle Pokemon Event!

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Shiny Grapploct Max Raid Event
Start June 25th, 2021
End June 27th, 2021

Powerful tentacled-Pokemon have appeared in Max Raid Battles! Get the chance to encounter Malamar, Octillery, and Grapploct from June 25 to June 27!

If you're lucky, you might even catch a Shiny Grapploct! Don't miss this event before it wraps up!

June 25th to June 27th
Max Raid Event
Pokemon SWSH - Clobbopus ImageClobbopus Pokemon SWSH - Grapploct ImageGrapploct
Pokemon SWSH - Remoraid ImageRemoraid Pokemon SWSH - Octillery ImageOctillery
Pokemon SWSH - Inkay ImageInkay Pokemon SWSH - Malamar ImageMalamar

June 4: Froggy Pokemon Event!

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Froggy Pokemon Event.png
Start June 4th, 2021
End June 6th, 2021

A horde of frog-themed Pokemon are flooding the Wild Area from June 4 to June 6! Not only do you have a chance to get a Gigantamax Venusaur, you may also snag a shiny Politoed!

June 4th to June 6th
Max Raid Event
Pokemon SWSH - Ivysaur ImageIvysaur Pokemon SWSH - Poliwag ImagePoliwag
Pokemon SWSH - Croagunk ImageCroagunk Pokemon SWSH - Tympole ImageTympole
Pokemon SWSH - Poliwhirl ImagePoliwhirl Pokemon SWSH - Palpitoad ImagePalpitoad
Pokemon SWSH - Politoed ImagePolitoed Pokemon SWSH - Seismitoad ImageSeismitoad
Pokemon SWSH - Venusaur ImageVenusaur Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax Venusaur ImageGigantamax Venusaur

May 21: Wooloo Event!

Wild Area News May 21.png
Start May 21st, 2021
End May 23rd, 2021

A herd of Wooloo and Dubwool are loose in the Wild Area from May 21 to May 23! You may even have a chance to find a Shiny Wooloo!

May 21 to May 23rd
Max Raid Event
Wooloo ImageWooloo Dubwool ImageDubwool

April 30: Meowth Festival Event!

Wild Area News April 30.png
Start April 30th, 2021
End May 2, 2021

Celebrate the Meowth Festival with a Max Raid Event featuring everybody's favorite Scratch Cat Pokemon! Not only do you have a chance to get a Gigantamax Meowth, you may even get a Shiny Galarian Meowth!

April 30th to May 2nd
Max Raid Event
Meowth ImageMeowth Alolan Meowth ImageAlolan Meowth
Gigantamax Meowth ImageGigantamax Meowth Galarian Meowth ImageGalarian Meowth

April 23: World Penguin Day Event!

Wild Area News - April 23.jpg
Start April 23rd, 2021
End April 25th, 2021 (Sun.)

Celebrate World Penguin Day with Pokemon Eiscue! Encounter Eiscue in Max Raid battles until April 25th, 2021. And if you are lucky enough, you might encounter a Shiny Eiscue!

April 23rd to April 25th
Max Raid Event
Eiscue ImageEiscue Eiscue ImageEiscue (Shiny)

April 02: Bunny Pokemon Max Raid Battles!

April 02 2021 - Max Raid Battle.jpg
Start April 2nd, 2021
End April 4th, 2021 (Sun.)

Bunny Pokemon on Max Raid Battles for Easter event! You'll have an increased chance to encounter Azumarill, Lopunny, Diggersby, and, a Shiny Azumarill if you're lucky!

Gigantamax Cinderace will also be making a rare appearance in five-star Max Raid Battles and will give you lots of useful Candy upon defeating it. You will not be able to catch it at the end of the battle, but those useful candies are worth having!

April 02 to April 04, 2021
Max Raid Event
Gigantamax Cinderace ImageGigantamax Cinderace
Azumarill ImageAzumarill Lopunny ImageLopunny
Diggersby ImageDiggersby Azumarill ImageAzumarill
(Shiny)

April 01: Uncatchable Magikarp on Max Raid Battles!

Magikarp.png
Start April 1st, 2021
End April 1st, 2021 (Thu.)

Uncatchable Magikarp is on Max Raid Battles for the entire day as an April Fool's Day prank! Even you can't catch Magikarp, you will still receive rewards after defeating it. Happy April Fool's Day!

April 01, 2021
Max Raid Event
Magikarp ImageMagikarp

March 26: Floral Pokemon Special Max Raid Battles!

Flower-themed Pokemon Wild Area News.jpg
Start March 26th, 2021
End March 28th, 2021 (Sun.)

Celebrate spring in Galar Region by catching flower-themed Pokemon! Encounter Vileplume, Bellossom, Cherrim, Lilligant, Lurantis, and Comfey in Max Raid Battles. You'll also have a chance to encounter a Shiny Lilligant too!

March 26 to March 28, 2021
Max Raid Event
Vileplume ImageVileplume Bellossom ImageBellossom
Cherrim ImageCherrim Lilligant ImageLilligant
Lurantis ImageLurantis Comfey ImageComfey
Lilligant ImageLilligant
(Shiny)

March 01: Fairy and Flying Type Pokemon!

Wild Area News - March.jpg
Start March 1st, 2021 (Mon.)
End March 31st, 2021 (Wed.)

It is all about Fairy and Flying Type Pokemon for this March! You will get a chance to encounter Gigantamax Hatterene and Gigantamax Corviknight. Grab them all!

March 01 to March 31, 2021
Max Raid Event
Gigantamax Pokemon
Gigantamax Hatterene ImageGigantamax Hatterene Gigantamax Corviknight ImageGigantamax Corviknight

List of Max Raid Events

February 26: Gigantamax Pikachu on Pokemon Day

Gigantamax Pikachu.png
Start February 26th, 2021 (Fri.)
End February 28th, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 PM GMT

In celebration of Pokemon Day, a Gigantamax Pikachu will be available on Max Raid Battle! If more than 1M players will defeat Gigantamax Pikachu, a reward will be distributed. This event will run from February 26th to 28th.

Rewards
100 Armorite Ore 100 Dynite Ore
Distribution Date
March 2nd ~ March 15th, 2021

February 12: Milcery Valentine's Day Event

Milcery Special Max Raid.jpg
Start February 12th, 2021 (Fri.)
End February 14th, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 PM GMT

A special Max Raid for Valentine's Day! Up until February 14th, players can encounter Milcery on Max Raid Battle and receive different kinds of sweets, including Star Sweets and Ribbon Sweets, which are only available during special events. These sweets allow Milcery to evolve into different forms of Alcremie. Don't miss this opportunity! Also, you have a small chance to encounter a Shiny Milcery during this Valentine's Day event.

February 04: Special Max Raid Battle Event!

Cramorant Wild Area News.jpg
Start February 4th, 2021 (Thurs.)
End February 8th, 2021 (Mon.) 11:59 PM GMT

Here is a Special Max Raid event in celebration of the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle! It will feature Pokemon from the movie, including a chance to encounter a Shiny Cramorant. All players can also receive cool items Cramorant swallowed if they defeated Cramorant more than 500,000 and 1 million times. Players will receive these items via Mystery Gift.

Number of Players Items
500,000 Players Flame Orb, Toxic Orb and Light Ball.
1,000,000 Players Gold Bottle Cap, 3 Bottle Caps and 3 Pearl Strings
Items Distribution Date
February 10, 2021 (Wed.) 12:00 AM GMT - February 28, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 PM GMT
Pokemon with Increased Appearance Rate
Quagsire ImageQuagsire Flygon ImageFlygon Golurk ImageGolurk
Cramorant ImageCramorant Indeedee ImageIndeedee
(Female)
-

February 01: Fighting and Psychic Type Gigantamax Pokemon!

Wild Area News - February 01-28.jpg
Start February 1st, 2021 (Mon.)
End February 28th, 2021 (Sun.)

February's Max Raid Event is all about Fighting and Psychic Type Pokemon. Challenge them more frequently in Pokemon Dens, featuring Gigantamax Machamp and Gigantamax Orbeetle. Remember, February has shorter days, don't miss this chance!

February 01 to February 28, 2021
Max Raid Event
Gigantamax Pokemon
Gigantamax Machamp ImageGigantamax Machamp Gigantamax Orbeetle ImageGigantamax Orbeetle
Pokemon with Increased Appearance Rate
Fighting-type Pokemon Psychic-type Pokemon
Machamp ImageMachamp Orbeetle ImageOrbeetle
Lucario ImageLucario Reuniclus ImageReuniclus
Falinks ImageFalinks Gothitelle ImageGothitelle

List of Max Raid Events

January 1: Normal and Dragon-type Gigantamax Event

Normal and Dragon Type Event.jpg
Availability Period
Start January 1st, 2021 (Fri.)
End January 31st, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

January's the season for catching Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon in this Wild Area event! Two other Normal and Dragon type Pokemon are available at increased rates in Max Raids as well.

January 01 to January 31, 2021
Max Raid Event
Gigantamax Pokemon
Gigantamax Snorlax ImageGigantamax Snorlax Gigantamax Duraludon ImageGigantamax Duraludon
Normal-type Pokemon Dragon-type Pokemon
Bewear ImageBewear Cinccino ImageCinccino
Haxorus ImageHaxorus Goodra ImageGoodra

January 08: Shiny Skwovet and Shiny Greedent!

sword-shield-wild-area-news-shiny-skwovet.jpg
Availability Period
Start January 8th, 2021 (Fri.)
End January 10th, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

A chance to encounter Shiny Skwovet and Shiny Greedent on Max Raids for 3-days! This Wild Area Event will also feature Pokemon such as Cherubi, Morelull, Shiinotec, Foongus, and Amoonguss.

List of Pokemon
SkwovetSkwovet (Shiny) GreedentGreedent (Shiny) FoongusFoongus
MorelullMorelull CherubiCherubi ShiinoticShiinotic
AmoongussAmoonguss - -

January 22: Year of the Ox!

Year of the Ox Max Raid Event.jpg
Availability Period
Start January 22nd, 2021 (Fri.)
End January 24th, 2021 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

A special Max Raid event in celebration of the Year of the Ox! A chance to encounter Shiny Tauros, as well as Miltank and Bouffalant. This event will only run for only 3-days.

List of Pokemon
Tauros ImageTauros
(Shiny)
Miltank ImageMiltank Bouffalant ImageBouffalant

December 1: Ice and Fire Type Gigantamax Pokemon!

Wild Area News - December 01.jpg
Availability Period
Start December 01, 2020 (Tue.)
End December 31st, 2020 (Thur.) 11:59 GMT

Are you looking for Gigantamax Lapras or Gigantamax Centiskorch? Good news! You will have the chance to encounter them together with other Ice-type and Fire-type Pokemon in Max Raid Battles throughout December! Check the table below for all the available pokemon.

List of Pokemon
Weavile ImageWeavile
Ice Type
Avalugg ImageAvalugg
Ice Type
Gigantamax Lapras ImageGigantamax Lapras
Ice Type
Rapidash ImageRapidash
Fire Type
Turtonator ImageTurtonator
Fire Type
Gigantamax Centiskorch ImageGigantamax Centiskorch
Fire Type

November 20: Shiny Skwovet and More!

sword-shield-wild-area-news-shiny-skwovet.jpg
Availability Period
Start November 20th, 2020 (Mon.)
End November 23rd, 2020 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

For 3-days, you have a great chance to encounter Cherubi, Shiinotic, Amoonguss, Greedent, and Skwovet from Max Raid Dens. Yes, a Skwovet, which means you have a higher chance of getting a Shiny Skwovet! To participate in this event, receive the Wild Area News.

November 1: Bugs and Poison-types on the Loose!

Bug and Poison Max Raid Logo.jpg
Availability Period
Start November 2nd (Mon.)
End November 30th, 2020 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

Natural doesn't always mean safe with these critters! Several Bug-type and Poison-type Pokemon will appear at increased rates throughout November, with Gigantamax Butterfree and Gigantamax Garbodor making increased appearances as well.

October 29: An Increase in Ghost Types in the Wild Area!

Ghost Wild Area Event Banner.png
Availability Period
October 29, 2020 12:00 PM GMT (Thu.) - November 1st, 2020 (Sun.) 11:59 GMT

For a short time, between October 29 to November 1, there will be more chances to encounter Ghost-type Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Trevenant, Mimikyu, and Polteageist from Max Raid Dens.

Players may also get a chance to encounter a Shiny Gourgeist!

Shimmering Electric and Grass Types Abound!

New Max Raid Event.jpg
Availability Period
September 1st, 2020 (Sat.) - September 30th, 2020 (Sun.) 24:00 UTC

From September 1 to September 30, Electric-type and Grass-type Pokemon were more likely to appear in Max Raid Dens. After checking the Wild Area News, you'll be able to find a variety of Pokemon in Dens across the Wild Area.

Players with Pokemon Sword also have a chance to encounter Gigantamax Appletun and Gigantamax Toxtricity (Low Key Form).

Players with Pokemon Shield will have a chance to encounter Gigantamax Flapple and Gigantamax Toxtricity (Amped Form).

Available Gigantamax Pokemon

Pokemon Sword
Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity
Low Key Form
Gigantamax AppletunGigantamax Appletun
Pokemon Shield
Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity
Amped Form
Gigantamax FlappleGigantamax Flapple

New Chance for a Shiny!

Availability Period
Start September 17th, 2020 (Thurs.) 5:00 p.m. PDT
End September 20th, 2020 (Sun.) 4:59 p.m. PDT

Don't miss this extremely short Max Raid Event appearing for the Seasonal Equinox! The Moon Stone evolvees Clefable, Wigglytuff, and Musharna and the Sun Stone evolvees Bellossom, Whimsicott, and Lilligant will appear throughout the Wild Area and Isle of Armor.

This event features a high chance of Shiny Clefable appearing, so Shiny hunters, get your Ultra Balls stocked and ready!

September 17 to September 20, 2020
Max Raid Event
Moon Stone Pokemon
ClefableClefable WigglytuffWigglytuff MusharnaMusharna
Sun Stone Pokemon
BellossomBellossom WhimsicottWhimsicott LilligantLilligant

A Surge of Water and Ground Types Appear!

Water Ground Event.jpg
Availability Period
August 1st, 2020 (Sat.) - August 30th, 2020 (Sun.) 24:00 UTC

From August 1 to August 30, Water-type and Ground-type Pokemon were more likely to appear in Max Raid Dens. After checking the Wild Area News, you'll be able to find a variety of Pokemon in Dens across the Wild Area, with Gigantamax Drednaw and Gigantamax Sandaconda making appearances as well.

Available Gigantamax Pokemon

Gigantamax DrednawGigantamax Drednaw Gigantamax SandacondaGigantamax Sandaconda

Pikachu Mass Appearance!

Max Raid Events - Wild Area Pikachu News.jpg
Availability Period
August 6th, 2020 (Thu.) - August 9th, 2020 (Sun.) 24:00 UTC

From August 6 to August 9, there was an increased chance to encounter the entire Pikachu family in the Wild Area's dens. Apart from a chance to get a shiny Pikachu, you also have a chance to get an Alolan Raichu - a Pokemon you can't find outside of Pokemon HOME or as a one-time present in the Isle of Armor!

Mimikyu also had a chance to appear as part of the event!

Steel & Rock Types Rising from the Earth!

Wild Area News July 1st.jpeg
Availability Period
June 30th, 2020 (Tues.) - July 31st, 2020 (Fri.) 24:00 UTC

Starting Tuesday, June 30th, Steel-type and Rock-type Pokemon were more likely to appear in Max Raid Dens. After checking the Wild Area News, you would have been able to find a variety of Pokemon in Dens across the Wild Area, with Gigantamax Coalossal and Gigantamax Copperajah making appearances as well.

Wild Area Maps and Den Locations

Available Gigantamax Pokemon

Gigantamax CoalossalGigantamax Coalossal Gigantamax CopperajahGigantamax Copperajah

Zeraora Max Raid Event

Zeraora Max Raid Event.png

Availability Period
June 17th, 2020 (Wed.) - June 28th, 2020 PDT (Sun.)

To celebrate the release of The Isle of Armor DLC, a Max Raid Event against Zeraora will be available for everyone!

Join in on this worldwide event to defeat Zeraora and if 1,000,000 players manages to win this battle, a Shiny Zeraora will be given to players through Pokemon HOME!

June 17 to June 28, 2020
Both Games
ZeraoraZeraora

How to Beat Max Raid Zeraora and Item Drops

Gigantamax Festival!

Dynamax Festival.jpeg

Availability Period
June 1nd, 2020 (Mon.) - June 29th, 2020 @4:59 PM PDT (Mon.)

In preparation for the release of The Isle of Armor on June 17th, the first half of the Expansion Pass DLC, Pokemon Sword and Shield are playing host to the biggest appearance of Gigantamax Pokemon ever!

The Gigantamax Festival will allow players to catch almost all the Gigantamax Pokemon released so far. However, there are some version exclusives involved, so you'll need to have both versions or trade with a friend or online to catch 'em all!

June 1 to June 29, 2020
Both Games
Gigantamax SnorlaxGigantamax Snorlax
Pokemon Sword
Gigantamax GengarGigantamax Gengar Gigantamax KinglerGigantamax Kingler Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras Gigantamax GarbodorGigantamax Garbodor
Gigantamax CorviknightGigantamax Corviknight Gigantamax AppletunGigantamax Appletun Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity (Amped Form) Gigantamax CentiskorchGigantamax Centiskorch
Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl Gigantamax AlcremieGigantamax Alcremie Gigantamax DuraludonGigantamax Duraludon
Pokemon Shield
Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax Charizard Gigantamax ButterfreeGigantamax Butterfree Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp Gigantamax OrbeetleGigantamax Orbeetle
Gigantamax DrednawGigantamax Drednaw Gigantamax CoalossalGigantamax Coalossal Gigantamax FlappleGigantamax Flapple Gigantamax SandacondaGigantamax Sandaconda
Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity (Low Key Form) Gigantamax HattereneGigantamax Hatterene Gigantamax CopperajahGigantamax Copperajah

Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee and Meowth

PikachuEeveeMeowthGigantamax.jpg
These Gigantamax Pokemon were previously available only under exclusive circumstances, and appeared for the first time in raid battles during these dates.

Pokemon Availability Period
Gigantamax PikachuGigantamax Pikachu May 11, 2020 – May 18, 2020
Gigantamax EeveeGigantamax Eevee May 18, 2020 – May 25, 2020
Gigantamax MeowthGigantamax Meowth May 25, 2020 – June 2, 2020

Gigantamax Copperajah, Gigantamax Duraludon, Gigantamax Garbodor, & Gigantamax Charizard

From March 27, 2020 to April 27, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. PDT, the availability of Gigantamax Copperajah & Gigantamax Duraludon in Pokemon Sword and Gigantamax Garbodor & Gigantamax Charizard in Pokemon Shield was boosted in Max Raid Battles.

Pokemon Sword

Gigantamax CopperajahGigantamax Copperajah Gigantamax DuraludonGigantamax Duraludon

Pokemon Shield

Gigantamax GarbodorGigantamax Garbodor Gigantamax CharizardGigantamax Charizard

Dynamaxed Pokemon

From April 10, 2020to April 15, 2020, the availability of Dynamaxed Ditto, Pichu, Cleffa, Togepi, Tyrogue, Wynaut, Budew, Bonsly, Mime Jr., Munchlax, Riolu, Mantyke, and Toxel was boosted in Max Raid Battles. Defeating one of them would have earned you a Destiny Knot or an Everstone.

Dynamax Versions

DittoDitto PichuPichu CleffaCleffa TogepiTogepi
TyrogueTyrogue WynautWynaut BudewBudew BonslyBonsly
Mime Jr.Mime Jr. MunchlaxMunchlax RioluRiolu MantykeMantyke
ToxelToxel

Version-exclusive Pokemon

From March 19, 2020 to March 25, 2020 the availability of the version-exclusive Pokemon below was boosted in Max Raid Battles.

Pokemon Sword

Galarian RapidashGalarian Rapidash Galarian CorsolaGalarian Corsola MandibuzzMandibuzz
OranguruOranguru IndeedeeIndeedee
(Female)

Pokemon Shield

Galarian DarumakaGalarian Darumaka BraviaryBraviary PassimianPassimian
SirfetchSirfetch'd IndeedeeIndeedee
(Male)

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

EscavalierEscavalier AccelgorAccelgor PincurchinPincurchin

Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Gengar, and Gigantamax Snorlax

In-game G-Max Machamp In-game G-Max Gengar In-game G-Max Snorlax

From March 8, 2020 to March 25, 2020 the availability of Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Gengar, and Gigantamax Snorlax was boosted in Max Raid Battles.

Gigantamax Toxtricity

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Gigantamax Toxtricity was made available during February 7 to March 9 2020.

Note: Amped Form was only available in Pokemon Sword, and Low-Key form was only available in Pokemon Shield.

Gigantamax Toxtricity and Den Location

Mewtwo's Max Raid Battle!

Check out our guide on How to Beat Max Raid Mewtwo with a full list of its moves, explanation of strategy and item drops!

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Mewtwo Max Raid: How to Find and Den Location

Kanto Starters in Max Raids

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Kanto starters appeared in Max Raid Battles for a limited time.
Kanto Starters Max Raid: How to Find and Item Drops

Milcery

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Milcery that can Gigantamax when evolved had a boosted appearance during January 31 to February 17, 2020.
Milcery had the chance to a hold a Ribbon or a Star Sweet; this was the only way to obtain these items.
How to Get Star and Ribbon Sweets

Gigantamax Coalossal, Gigantamax Flapple, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Appletun, and Gigantamax Alcremie.

From January 9, 2020 to early February 2020, the availability of Gigantamax Coalossal & Gigantamax Flapple in Pokemon Sword, Gigantamax Lapras & Gigantamax Appletun in Pokemon Shield, Gigantamax Alcremie in both games was boosted in Max Raid Battles.

Pokemon Sword

Gigantamax CoalossalGigantamax Coalossal Gigantamax FlappleGigantamax Flapple

Pokemon Shield

Gigantamax LaprasGigantamax Lapras Gigantamax AppletunGigantamax Appletun

Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield

Gigantamax AlcremieGigantamax Alcremie

Shiny Magikarp

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From December 31, 2019 to January 3, 2020 the availability of Shiny Magikarp was boosted in Max Raid Battles.

Delibird

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From December 20 to December 25, 2019 the availability of Delibird was boosted in Max Raid Battles. Rewards for beating Delibird were better than usual (more Ice-type TRs, Exp, and Candies).

Related Links

Wild Area and Raid Strategy

Pokemon Sword and Shield - List of Wild Areas and RaidsWild Area and Raid Strategy

The Crown Tundra Maps

Crown Tundra Wild Area Maps
Crown Tundra - Slippery Slope Map and PokemonSlippery Slope Crown Tundra - Frostpoint Field Map and PokemonFrostpoint Field Crown Tundra - GiantGiant's Bed
Crown Tundra - Old Cemetary Map and PokemonOld Cemetery Crown Tundra - GiantGiant's Foot Crown Tundra - Ballimere Lake Map and PokemonBallimere Lake
Crown Tundra - Dyna Tree Hill Map and PokemonDyna Tree Hill Crown Tundra - Frigid Sea Map and PokemonFrigid Sea Crown Tundra - Three-Point Pass Map and PokemonThree-Point Pass
Crown Tundra - Snowslide Slope Map and PokemonSnowslide Slope Crown Tundra - Path to the Peak Map and PokemonPath to the Peak Crown Tundra - Crown Shrine Map and PokemonCrown Shrine
Crown Tundra - Lakeside Cave Map and PokemonLakeside Cave Crown Tundra - Roaring-Sea Caves Map and PokemonRoaring-Sea Caves Crown Tundra - Tunnel to the Top Map and PokemonTunnel to the Top

The Isle of Armor Maps

Isle of Armor Wild Area Maps
Isle of Armor - Fields of Honor Map and PokemonFields of Honor Isle of Armor - Soothing Wetlands Map and PokemonSoothing Wetlands Isle of Armor - Forest of Focus Map and PokemonForest of Focus
Isle of Armor - Challenge Beach Map and PokemonChallenge Beach Isle of Armor - BrawlersBrawlers' Cave Isle of Armor - Loop Lagoon Map and PokemonLoop Lagoon
Isle of Armor - Stepping-Stone Sea Map and PokemonStepping-Stone Sea Isle of Armor - Insular Sea Map and PokemonInsular Sea Isle of Armor - Honeycalm Island Map and PokemonHoneycalm Island
Isle of Armor - Honeycalm Sea Map and PokemonHoneycalm Sea Isle of Armor - Potbottom Desert Map and PokemonPotbottom Desert Isle of Armor - Warm-Up Tunnel Map and PokemonWarm-Up Tunnel
Isle of Armor - Training Lowlands Map and PokemonTraining Lowlands Isle of Armor - Challenge Lowlands Map and PokemonChallenge Road Isle of Armor - Courageous Cavern Map and PokemonCourageous Cavern
Isle of Armor - Workout Sea Map and PokemonWorkout Sea

The Isle of Armor Wild Area

All Wild Area Maps

Rolling FieldsRolling Fields Dappled GroveDappled Grove West Lake AxewellWest Lake Axewell
AxewAxew's Eye GiantGiant's Seat South Lake MilochSouth Lake Miloch
East Lake AxewellEast Lake Axewell Watchtower RuinsWatchtower Ruins Motostoke RiverbankMotostoke Riverbank
Stony WildernessStony Wilderness Bridge FieldBridge Field Dusty BowlDusty Bowl
GiantGiant's Mirror GiantGiant's Cap Lake of OutrageLake of Outrage
Hammerlocke HillsHammerlocke Hills North Lake MilochNorth Lake Miloch

All Raid Boss Locations

Pokemon SWSH - All Raid Boss Locations
Location of Each Raid Boss by Generation

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