Pokémon GO September 2025 Raids: Palkia, Dialga and the Month of Megas
By Matt · Published · Updated September 2025 only had Palkia (2 to 16 September) and Dialga (23 September to 7 October) in 5-star raids, but several Megas every week, from all the Kanto starter Megas to Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Gardevoir and Mega Gallade. Raid hours had Origin Forme Palkia and Origin Forme Dialga.
September 2025 brought some big changes compared to other months.
5-star raids
Only two: Palkia from 2 to 16 September and Dialga from 23 September to 7 October.
Mega raids
Instead, there were several Megas each week:
- 2 to 9 September: all the Kanto Megas, Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y and Mega Blastoise
- 9 to 16 September: Mega Pidgeot and Mega Gyarados
- 16 to 23 September: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Latias, Mega Latios and Mega Gallade
- 23 to 30 September: Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Lopunny
- 30 September to 7 October: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor and Mega Lucario
Raid hours
- 3 and 10 September: Origin Forme Palkia, which could have Spacial Rend*
- 17 September: Mega Latias and Mega Latios
- 24 September and 1 October: Origin Forme Dialga, which could have Roar of Time*
Matt's takeThis really was the month of Mega Pokémon. Having multiple Megas available each week was an interesting change, and I kind of liked it: it kept things fresh!
For counters and Origin Forme details, see my Palkia raid guide and my Dialga raid guide.
FAQ
What 5-star raids were in Pokémon GO in September 2025?
Only Palkia (2 to 16 September) and Dialga (23 September to 7 October).
Which Megas were in September 2025 raids?
The Kanto Megas (Venusaur, Charizard X and Y, Blastoise), then Pidgeot and Gyarados, then Gardevoir, Latias, Latios and Gallade, then Kangaskhan and Lopunny, and finally Steelix, Scizor and Lucario.
What were the September 2025 raid hours?
Origin Forme Palkia on 3 and 10 September, Mega Latias and Latios on 17 September, and Origin Forme Dialga on 24 September and 1 October.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.