Since the launch of EX, Raid has become a highly discussed and mysterious event in Pokémon GO. This guide will help you understand what Ex raids are, where they take place and how you can participate in them. In addition, we will provide you with all the nuances and some important facts that you should know about Pokemon GO EX Raids. Let's take a closer look at everything.
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EX raid in Pokemon GO: what is it?
EX Raids - or Exclusive Raids - are special level 5 raids... To participate, you will need an EX Raid Pass invitation. Ex Raid gives you a chance to fight an Exclusive Raid Boss for a limited time. So far, only 2 Pokémon have appeared in EX Raids: Mewtwo and Deoxys.
So how can you get the Ex Raid Pass?
Interaction with EX Raid Gyms
First, you'll have to interact with Gyms who are eligible for EX raids. These gyms can be identified by the blue EX Raid Gym tag in the upper right corner of the gym screen. Towers without an EX Raid Tag cannot send EX Raid Passes.
Ex Raid Gyms are mostly located in parks or sponsored locations.
Gym Badge Level
Niantic posted an update to the EX Raid Battle invitations last year. According to this information, a trainer with a higher level of Gym Badge has a better chance of being invited to the Ex Raid. You can level up your Gym Badge in battles on this tower, as well as in raids and during its defense.
Pokémon GO Raids Walkthrough
Try to complete as many Pokémon GO raids as possible in the week before the EX Passes are sent out. You can only get the EX Raid Pass by completing successful raids. In order for Ex Gim to distribute his EX Raid Passes, it is enough to complete the raids in this gym with individual players.
EX Raid Pass distribution
Raid Ex Passes are issued weekly around 11:00 PT. If selected, you will receive a detailed in-game notification indicating the date, time and location of the EX Raid. You will also be provided with instructions for attending EX Raid Gym. You can view your EX Raid Pass in your item bag at any time. In addition, you can have multiple passes for the EX raid in Pokémon GO.
Invite a Friend to Pokemon GO Ex Raid
If you have received the EX Raid Pass, then you can invite your friend. You can only invite one friend. Plus, you must be ultra friends with this trainer.
You can be invited to a raid even if you already have an EX Raid Pass, only it must be on a different date and time.
Also, you can decline an EX Raid Pass invitation from a friend, but the trainer who invited you will no longer be able to invite someone else.
EX Raid Battle in Pokemon GO
If you have successfully obtained the EX Raid Pass, then you can challenge the EX Raid Boss. Here are some tips and facts about EX Raid Battle:
- Do not be late, as the Ex raid Boss can only be fought during the specified time interval.
- Build a party with enough Pokémon GO players ahead of time.
- The EX Gym closes when an EX raid begins in it, and the raid is visible only to those trainers who have a pass to this raid battle.
- You can only fight the EX Raid Boss once in the skip time window.
- The EX Raid Egg will appear 1 hour before the start and will last 45 minutes after the Boss appears, just like in regular raid battles.
Cancellation of Ex raid
There is a chance EX Raid will be canceled. The reasons for cancellation can be:
- Removal of EX Raid Gym.
- Game bugs.
- Unforeseen circumstances, as in the case of the fire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
You will receive 50 Stardust compensation and 000 premium raid passes if your planned Ex raid battle is canceled.
EX Raid Battle Infographic
The most important information about exclusive raid battles is presented in a handy infographic:
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