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ThePokémon Go Legendary Pokémon are often on rotation. Players can catch a Legendary Pokémon at Raids. These same players will have also noticed that the Legendary Pokémon Lugia has been the one and only Legendary available at Raids since the start of September.
September has already been eventful for Pokémon Go, with the new Season of Mischief, the Psychic Spectacular, the debut of Shiny Ditto in the wild and the debut of Inkay! It’s about time that we’re in for a new Legendary rotation. Different Legendaries will be raiding gyms and available for capture in September 2021!
Pokémon Go Legendary Raid Schedule
The new Pokémon Go Legendary Schedule will change on the 14th of September, with the Sinnoh mythical trio taking on the Gym Raids.
Mesprit
Uxie
Azelf
The various three will be region-dependant. With one of each across the world at any given time.
Pokémon Go Legendary Counters
Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are all psychic-types. They’re weak against bug, dark and ghost-type Pokémon. Therefor, some of the best Pokémon to use against them are: Gengar, Pinsir, Scizor, Tyranitar, Yanmega, Giratina, Chandelure, Darkrai and Hydreigon.
Azelf
(the Americas and Greenland)
September 14th – October 1st
Mesprit
(Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India)
September 14th – October 1st
Uxie
(Asia – Pacific)
September 14th – October 1st
Remember: After September 14th, Lugia will be off rotation so if you’ve not already caught it, make sure you do before time’s up!
Mega Raid Rotations
On the 14th of September, Mega Slowbro will also be parting from the Mega Raids. Mega Houndoom will be replacing it until October 1st.
Mega Houndoom Counters
The next Mega to take over the raids is Mega Houndoom. It is a fire/dark type Pokémon so be sure to deck out your party with powerful water-type and ground-type Pokémon. The strongest Pokémon to use against a Mega Houndoom are Kyogre, Rhyperior, Conkeldurr and Mega Blastoise.
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