Special Raid Challenge

The Special Raid Challenge is a special event that is hosted during a three-hour window and features a non-Legendary Pokémon as Raid Boss. This Pokémon will know one or more limited or legacy attacks and may also have a chance to be shiny. All Trainers will also receive up to five Raid Passes from Gyms at no cost.

List of Special Raid Challenges

 * Gengar was available on November, 2018.
 * All Gengar obtained during the three-hour window knew the fast attack Lick and the charged attack Psychic.
 * Lapras will be available on May, 2019.
 * All Lapras obtained during the three-hour window will know the fast attack Ice Shard and the charged attack Ice Beam.