Pokémon GO December 2025 Raids: Kyurem, Reshiram, Zekrom and Shadow Heatran
By Matt · Published · Updated December 2025 had Kyurem (4 to 13 December) with Mega Gyarados, Reshiram (13 to 22 December) with Mega Abomasnow and Zekrom (22 to 31 December) with Mega Glalie, plus Shadow Heatran in Shadow raids all month and a bonus Blacephalon raid hour on 31 December. My pick was Kyurem, Zekrom and Reshiram, to get ready for the fusions.
Here are all the Pokémon that came to raids in December 2025.
The December 2025 raid schedule
- 4 to 13 December: Kyurem in 5-star raids, with Mega Gyarados in 4-star raids.
- 13 to 22 December: Reshiram, with Mega Abomasnow.
- 22 to 31 December: Zekrom, with Mega Glalie.
- All month: Shadow Heatran in 5-star Shadow raids.
All of them had raid hours, plus a bonus Blacephalon raid hour on 31 December.
Matt's takeLots of Fire-focused Pokémon here, but my pick was Kyurem, Zekrom and Reshiram, so you can do the fusions in the near future.
For counters and fusion tips, see my Reshiram and Zekrom raid guide and my Black or White Kyurem guide.
FAQ
What raids were in Pokémon GO in December 2025?
Kyurem (4 to 13 December), Reshiram (13 to 22 December) and Zekrom (22 to 31 December) in 5-star raids, with Mega Gyarados, Mega Abomasnow and Mega Glalie in 4-star raids.
What was in Shadow raids in December 2025?
Shadow Heatran, all month.
Why raid Kyurem, Reshiram and Zekrom?
To be ready for the Kyurem fusions, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.