Pokemon GO: February 2025 Raid Battles & Schedule – A Full Breakdown!
February 2025 in Pokemon GO is shaping up to be a legendary month for Raid Battles! While this is speculative (as Niantic doesn’t announce schedules this far in advance), we can make educated guesses based on past patterns, upcoming Pokemon releases, and known events. This article will break down what we expect to see in February 2025’s Raid Battle schedule, along with tips for maximizing your raiding success.
Important Disclaimer: This is a predicted schedule based on past events and known information. Niantic can (and often does) make changes, so check official in-game announcements and reputable Pokemon GO news sources for the most up-to-date information.
Overall Themes and Guesses for February 2025:
- Valentine’s Day Event: Expect a focus on Fairy-type, pink, and “love”-themed Pokemon in the week leading up to and including February 14th.
- Lunar New Year: Although Lunar New Year 2025 is January 29th, events often spill over. We may see a continuation of the themed event, potentially featuring Dragon-type Pokemon or Pokemon relevant to the 2025 Zodiac animal (the Snake – so maybe Ekans, Arbok, Seviper, or even a special costumed version).
- Potential for a GO Tour Sinnoh Companion Event: Following the pattern of previous GO Tour events, if GO Tour Sinnoh occurs in 2024, we can likely expect smaller “Road to…” or companion events in the following year, potentially in February. This would focus on Sinnoh region Pokemon.
- Rotating Legendaries: Niantic typically rotates Legendary and Mythical Pokemon in Tier 5 Raids. We’ll speculate on potential candidates below.
- Mega Evolutions: Expect a mix of Mega Raids, both new releases and returning favorites.
Predicted Raid Schedule (Subject to Change):
This schedule breaks down each week of February, predicting the likely raid bosses for each tier.
Week 1 (February 1st – 7th, 2025): Lunar New Year (Continued?) / Pre-Valentine’s Buildup
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Tier 1:
- Ekans/Arbok (Shiny Possible) – Zodiac reference.
- Dratini/Dragonair (Shiny Possible) – Dragon-type focus, potential for Lunar New Year.
- Luvdisc (Shiny Possible) – Early Valentine’s hint.
- Cleffa/Igglybuff (Shiny Possible) – Pink and cute, fitting a pre-Valentine’s theme.
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Tier 3:
- Seviper (Shiny Possible) – Zodiac reference.
- Dragonite (Shiny Possible) – Continuation of Dragon-type focus.
- Wigglytuff (Shiny Possible) – Valentine’s related.
- Granbull (Shiny Possible)- Valentine’s related.
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Tier 5:
- Regidrago/Regieleki (Shiny Possible): These two have been in rotation fairly recently, making them good candidates for a re-run. They offer distinct type advantages and are popular choices.
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Lopunny (Shiny Possible) – Fits the Valentine’s theme, likely to be a featured Mega.
Week 2 (February 8th – 14th, 2025): Valentine’s Day Event
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Tier 1:
- Luvdisc (Shiny Possible) – Centerpiece of the Valentine’s event.
- Cleffa/Igglybuff (Shiny Possible) – Pink and cute.
- Snubbull (Shiny Possible)
- Spritzee/Swirlix (Shiny Possible) – Fairy-types, often featured in Valentine’s events.
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Tier 3:
- Wigglytuff (Shiny Possible)
- Granbull (Shiny Possible)
- Clefable (Shiny Possible)
- Gardevoir (Shiny Possible) – A popular and powerful Fairy-type.
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Tier 5:
- Enamorus (Incarnate and/or Therian Forme) (Shiny Possible): As a member of the Forces of Nature and having a connection to love and spring, Enamorus is a very strong contender for a February release, especially around Valentine’s Day. Its Therian Forme would also be a highly sought-after addition.
- Alternative: If Enamorus is released before February, a potential backup could be a repeat of a popular Legendary like Mewtwo, a Legendary Bird, or a continuation of the previous week’s bosses.
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Mega Raids:
- Mega Audino (Shiny Possible) – Very likely to be featured; fits the pink, supportive theme of Valentine’s Day.
- Alternative: Mega Gardevoir.
Week 3 (February 15th – 21st, 2025): Post-Valentine’s / Sinnoh Focus (Speculative)
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Tier 1:
- Sinnoh Starters (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup) (Shiny Possible) – If a Sinnoh event is happening, these are almost guaranteed.
- Bidoof (Shiny Possible) – Classic Sinnoh Pokemon.
- Starly (Shiny Possible) – Another common Sinnoh encounter.
- Shinx (Shiny Possible)
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Tier 3:
- Luxray (Shiny Possible) – A popular Sinnoh evolution.
- Staraptor (Shiny Possible)
- Bibarel (Shiny Possible)
- Floatzel (Shiny Possible)
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Tier 5:
- Palkia/Dialga (Origin Formes?) (Shiny Possible): If a Sinnoh-themed event is underway, these are strong possibilities. The Origin Formes, if not already released, would be highly anticipated. If they have already been released, a standard Palkia/Dialga rotation is likely.
- Alternative: If not Palkia/Dialga, another Sinnoh Legendary like Giratina (Altered or Origin Forme) could be featured.
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Mega Raids:
- Mega Garchomp (Shiny Possible) – A powerful and popular Sinnoh Mega Evolution.
- Alternative: Mega Lucario (if not released sooner).
Week 4 (February 22nd – 28th, 2025): Legendary Rotation / Mega Focus
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Tier 1:
- Assortment of common spawns, potentially reflecting previous weeks’ themes or hinting at upcoming events.
- Possibility of a “catch-up” week with Pokemon from previous weeks returning.
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Tier 3:
- Raids focusing on Pokemon useful for countering the current Tier 5 boss.
- Potentially some rarer spawns or Pokemon with desirable movesets.
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Tier 5:
- New Legendary or Mythical Rotation: This could be anything from a previously unreleased Pokemon (like Keldeo, Zygarde Complete Forme, or a new Generation Pokemon) to a returning Legendary from a past rotation (e.g., a member of the Swords of Justice, a Legendary Beast, or a Mythical like Darkrai). It’s very difficult to predict this far out. We might see a return of a Legendary trio.
- It is also possible to continue the Tier 5 raid from the previous week.
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Mega Raids:
- New Mega Evolution Debut: Niantic often introduces a new Mega Evolution every few months. February could see the debut of a Mega that hasn’t been released yet.
- Alternative: A return of a popular Mega like Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blastoise, or Mega Venusaur.
Raid Battle Tips:
- Build Strong Teams: Research the weaknesses of each Raid Boss and build teams of Pokemon with type advantages. Websites like Pokebattler and GamePress are excellent resources.
- Coordinate with Others: Raiding with friends or using online communities (like Discord or Campfire) to find groups will significantly increase your chances of success, especially for higher-tier raids.
- Use Remote Raid Passes: Don’t be limited by your location! Remote Raid Passes allow you to join raids happening anywhere in the world.
- Pay Attention to Weather Boosts: Weather boosts can significantly increase the power of certain Pokemon types, making them more effective in raids.
- Use Golden Razz Berries: These berries drastically increase your chances of catching a Raid Boss after you defeat it.
- Practice Your Throws: Excellent throws with curveballs increase your catch rate.
This detailed prediction for February 2025’s Pokemon GO Raid Battles should give you a good idea of what to expect. Remember to stay flexible and check official announcements for the final schedule. Good luck, Trainers!