Pokemon Go April 2021 5-star Raids: Therian Forme Tornadus & Landorus, more

Brent Koepp
Screenshot of Therian Forme Landorus & Tornadus over storm cloud next to Pokemon Go logo.

Pokemon Go’s April 5-Star Raids have been revealed, and will mark the debut of Therian Forme Tornadus & Landorus. 

In March, Pokemon Go’s Seasons of Legends launched with the Forces of Nature trio from Gen V. April not only continues the Black & White Legendaries’ reign in the mobile title, but will also feature the debut of Tornadus & Landorus’ Therian Formes.

For a limited time, players will be able to take on the Unova Region ‘mon in their alternate states. Here is everything you need to know about the month’s 5-star Raids.

Screenshot of Forces of Nature Legendaries in Pokemon Go.
April will continue the debut of Theiran Formes in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go April 2021 5-star Raids Date & Start Time

April’s first 5-Star Raid boss – Therian Forme Tornadus – will make its debut on March 30 at 10:00 AM. The Gen V character will depart from the game on April 13 at 10:00 AM local time.

Fans of Landorus will get their shot at its Therian Forme as well, starting April 13 at 10:00 AM until April 27 at 10:00 AM local time.

Niantic is also giving the Go community one final chance to catch Landorus, Torandus, and Thundurus’ Incarnate Formes with a special day dedicated to the trio. Below we will outline the month’s Raid schedule.

Pokemon Go April 2021 5-Star Raids schedule

  • Therian Forme Tornadus: March 30 at 10 AM to April 13 at 10 AM local time.
  • Therian Forme Landorus: April 13 at 10 AM to April 27 at 10 AM local time.
  • Incarnate Forme Landorus, Tornadus & Thundurus: April 27 at 10 AM local time – all day.

Pokemon Go April 2021 Mega Evolution Raids schedule

  • Mega Houndoom, Mega Manectric, Mega Abomasnow: April 1 through April 4 10 AM local time.
  • Surprise Mega Pokemon: April 4 at 10 AM – the entire month.
  • Mega Gengar and Mega Manectric: April 5 at 10 AM to April 20 at 10 AM local time.
  • Mega Venusaur and Mega Abomasnow: April 20 at 10 AM local time.
Screenshot of Pokemon Go Landorus raid.
Go trainers will have a chance to catch Forces of Nature Trio’s Incarnate Forme’s one last time.

Pokemon Go’s Seasons of Legends kicked off in March, and will run until the end of May. Niantic dedicated the first two months of the celebration to the Forces of Nature trio from 2010’s Black and White.

These 5-star Raids and Mega Evolution Raids are part of the brand new Season of Legends, which kicks off on March 1, 2021. You can find out everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Season of Legends here.

About The Author

Brent is a former writer at Dexerto based in the United States, who covered topics such as Pokemon, Gaming, and online Entertainment.