Pokémon GO October 2025 Raids: Deoxys, Genesect and Giratina
By Matt · Published · Updated October 2025 had Normal and Defense Forme Deoxys (7 to 14 October), Attack and Speed Forme Deoxys (14 to 21 October), Genesect with its Douse and Shock Drives (21 to 28 October) and Altered Forme Giratina (28 October to 4 November), with Megas like Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Mega Swampert and Mega Gengar. Mega Sceptile was my priority if you didn't have one.
Here’s everything that came to raids in October 2025.
The October 2025 raid schedule
- 7 to 14 October: Normal and Defense Forme Deoxys in 5-star raids, with Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert in 4-star raids.
- 14 to 21 October: Attack and Speed Forme Deoxys, with Mega Mawile and Mega Salamence.
- 21 to 28 October: Genesect in its Normal, Douse Drive and Shock Drive versions, with Mega Houndoom and Mega Absol.
- 28 October to 4 November: Altered Forme Giratina, with Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye and Mega Banette.
Matt's takeDeoxys hadn't been around for a while, and if you didn't have Mega Sceptile, I'd prioritise that, since it was the best Grass type in the game.
For Giratina counters and hundos, see my Giratina raid guide.
FAQ
What raids were in Pokémon GO in October 2025?
Normal and Defense Forme Deoxys (7 to 14 October), Attack and Speed Forme Deoxys (14 to 21 October), Genesect (21 to 28 October) and Altered Forme Giratina (28 October to 4 November) in 5-star raids.
Which Megas were in October 2025 raids?
Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken and Mega Swampert, then Mega Mawile and Mega Salamence, then Mega Houndoom and Mega Absol, then Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye and Mega Banette.
What should you have prioritised in October 2025?
Deoxys, since it hadn't been around for a while, and Mega Sceptile if you didn't have one, as the best Grass type in the game at the time.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.