Shadow Entei Special Raid Day in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO’s next raid window is Shadow Entei Raid Day, set for Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. (pokemongo.com) During those three hours, Shadow Entei will appear more frequently in five-star Shadow Raids, and Niantic says players will have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny version after a win. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) The free bonus is up to five additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, bringing the day’s total to six for in-person raiding. (pokemongo.com) Niantic is also lifting the Remote Raid limit to 20 from Friday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Pacific time. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) Shadow Raids work differently from standard raids: the Gym is taken over by Team GO Rocket, the map icon turns black, and the boss can become enraged mid-battle. (niantic.helpshift.com) When that happens, players can use Purified Gems to subdue the boss and return it to its non-enraged state, according to Pokémon GO’s help documentation. (niantic.helpshift.com) There is also a paid ticket for US$4.99 that adds eight more Raid Passes from Gym spins, for a total of 14, plus a higher Rare Candy XL chance, 50% more experience points, and double Stardust from raids. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) The matching web store bundle is priced at US$4.99 and includes the event ticket and one Premium Battle Pass. (pokemongo.com) (leekduck.com) For players planning local groups in places like Norwalk, the key constraint is still location: Shadow Raids are gym-based battles, and the extra free passes come from spinning Gym Photo Discs in person. (niantic.helpshift.com) (pokemongo.com) That leaves a short, three-hour Saturday window to chain local gyms, use the six free passes efficiently, and chase a shiny Shadow Entei before the event ends. (pokemongo.com)