Mastering the raid lineup for October 2025 in Pokémon Go enables collectors and battlers to fill gaps in their Pokédex, strengthen teams, or efficiently gather experience points.
Each month introduces fresh Legendary encounters and Mega-evolved creatures in raids, making schedule awareness crucial. Missing limited-time Legendaries like Deoxys’ four variants could mean prolonged waits for their reappearance.
Explore details below about October’s 5-star Legendary clashes and Mega Raid rotations, including strategic opportunities for trainers.
Legendary Raid Calendar: October 2025
Five-star raid encounters for the month include:
| Tuesday 28th October to Tuesday 4th November | Giratina – Altered Forme | Yes |
| Tuesday 21st October to Tuesday 28th October | Genesect Genesect – Douse Drive Genesect – Shock Drive |
Yes |
| Tuesday 14th October to Tuesday 21st October | Deoxys – Attack Forme Deoxys – Speed Forme |
Yes |
| Tuesday 7th October to Tuesday 14th October | Deoxys – Normal Forme Deoxys – Defense Forme |
Yes |
Giratina’s Altered Form returns as a versatile battler, while Genesect variants and all Deoxys forms offer collectors multiple weeks to complete their sets.
Mega Raid Rotations: October 2025
Mega Raids this month provide energy for evolving these species:
While Mega Evolutions aren’t directly caught, successful raids reward sufficient Mega Energy alongside standard form encounters. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A launching mid-month, anticipate heightened Mega activity reflecting Kalos’ evolutionary focus. Mega Salamence emerges as a top priority – consult specialist guides for optimal Mega strategies.