Pokémon GO July 2026 Raids: Shiny Solgaleo, Kyurem and Shadow Palkia
By Matt · Published · Updated July 2026 had the Kanto legendary birds (1 to 5 and 13 to 14 July) with Mega Lucario, Road of Legends and GO Fest raids (6 to 12 July), Kyogre (15 to 21 July), Solgaleo with its shiny for the first time (22 to 28 July) and Kyurem (29 July to 4 August), with Shadow Palkia in Shadow raids all month. Shiny Solgaleo was my pick.
Here are all the raids that came to Pokémon GO in July 2026, including shiny Solgaleo!
The July 2026 raid schedule
- 1 to 5 July and 13 to 14 July: Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in 5-star raids, with Mega Lucario in 4-star raids.
- 6 to 12 July: all of the Road of Legends and GO Fest raids.
- 15 to 21 July: Kyogre, with Mega Sceptile.
- 22 to 28 July: Solgaleo, which could be shiny for the first time ever, with Mega Salamence.
- 29 July to 4 August: Kyurem, with Mega Aggron.
- 1 July to 4 August: Shadow Palkia in Shadow raids.
Dynamax Deino debuted from 13 July and Dynamax Feebas from 27 July.
Matt's takeShiny Solgaleo was my pick. I couldn't wait!
For Shadow Palkia and its counters, see my Palkia raid guide.
FAQ
What raids were in Pokémon GO in July 2026?
Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres (1 to 5 and 13 to 14 July), Road of Legends and GO Fest raids (6 to 12 July), Kyogre (15 to 21 July), Solgaleo (22 to 28 July) and Kyurem (29 July to 4 August), with Shadow Palkia in Shadow raids from 1 July to 4 August.
Could Solgaleo be shiny in July 2026?
Yes, for the first time ever, from 22 to 28 July.
Which Dynamax Pokémon debuted in July 2026?
Dynamax Deino from 13 July and Dynamax Feebas from 27 July.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.