How Do You Do Raids in Pokemon GO?

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Ever wondered how to team up with other trainers and take on powerful Pokemon in raids? You’re not alone! This guide will quickly dive into how you can jump into raids in Pokemon GO, a fun and exciting feature of the game.
Raids are a big part of the adventure in Pokemon GO, allowing trainers to catch unique and strong Pokemon. So, how do you tackle these challenges? Let’s find out!
Getting Started with Pokemon GO Raids
To participate in a raid, you first need to be near a gym where a raid is happening. You’ll know a raid is about to start when you see a large egg on top of the gym with a countdown timer. Once the timer ends, the raid boss appears, and you have a limited time to defeat it with the help of other players.
Joining a raid requires a Raid Pass, which you can get for free once a day by spinning the Photo Disc at a gym. There are also Premium Raid Passes and Remote Raid Passes available for purchase in the game’s shop for those who wish to participate more frequently or from a distance.
Winning Raids and Catching Raid Bosses
When the raid begins, up to 20 players can work together to defeat the raid boss. You’ll battle the boss with your selected team of Pokemon, and if you manage to deplete the boss’s health within the time limit, you win! After the victory, you get a chance to catch the raid boss using special Premier Balls, and you’ll also earn some fantastic rewards, like rare candies and TMs.
To boost your chances of success, coordinate with other players, pick Pokemon with types and moves effective against the raid boss, and use items like Max Potions and Revives to keep your team in fighting shape.
Bringing the Fun of Raids to Playbite
Excited about raiding in Pokemon GO and catching those epic raid bosses? Imagine adding more fun to your gameplay by earning rewards just for playing games! Playbite offers this unique twist. By playing casual mobile games on the Playbite app, you can earn PokeCoins, which you can then use in Pokemon GO.
With Playbite, not only do you get to enjoy a variety of fun games, but you also get the chance to win actual products, including in-game currency for Pokemon GO. So why wait? Download the Playbite app now and start earning rewards while having fun!

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