AnotherPokemon GOLegendary Raid rotation is here, which means it is time for players to double check their rosters and make sure they have all of the right counters powered up and ready to take on the next big boss. Starting yesterday, Zekrom has taken over five-star Gyms around the globe, so players shouldget their best Zekrom counters readyand head into battle to capture this powerful Pokemon.

Zekrom took over Battle Raids on June 16 starting in the afternoon and is going to stick around for at least a few weeks. This third ofTao Trio is fairly powerfuland will be put to good use in future Battle Raids and PvP matchups, so players won’t want to miss the opportunity to encounter and catch it while they have the chance.Pokemon GOplayers should remember to use their Remote Raid Passes when necessary to stay safe and continue to socially distance where necessary.

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In addition to appearing in five-star Raids throughout the day at regular Legendary Egg appearance rates, Zekrom is also getting a series of Legendary Raid Hours for trainers who like to plan ahead. The Legendary Raid Hours are a great way to ensure a Raid Battle with the boss you are looking for, so players should be sure to participate in those for the next three weeks if they are on the hunt for a perfect Zekrom.

Zekrom makes its electrifying Pokémon GO debut

Starting Tuesday, July 02, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7), Zekrom, the Deep Black Pokémon, will be waiting for you to challenge it in five-star raids. In addition, there will be Raid Hour events featuring Zekrom every Wednesday while it’s in five-star raids.

Wednesday, July 27, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

Wednesday, July 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

Wednesday, July 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

Be sure to have your Remote Raid Passes stocked and Ground-, Ice-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type Pokémon ready for battle.

For now, players may want to keep hunting downthe best Unova Pokemon in the gameif improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GOis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.

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