How do raid eggs work?

Raid eggs in Pokémon GO are a game-changing feature that allows players to participate in exciting battles against powerful Raid Bosses, with the goal of catching rare Pokémon and earning valuable rewards. The process begins with the appearance of a Raid Egg on top of a Gym, which signals the start of a countdown timer that indicates when the egg will hatch and the Raid Battle will begin.

Understanding Raid Eggs

Raid eggs are a key part of the Pokémon GO experience, and understanding how they work is essential for any player looking to catch ’em all.

Types of Raid Eggs

There are several types of Raid Eggs, including Normal, Rare, and Legendary eggs, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about Raid Eggs:

1. What do different color raid eggs mean? The color of the egg reveals how difficult the Raid Boss will be, with Pink Eggs being easier to defeat than Yellow Eggs, and Legendary Eggs containing Legendary Pokémon that are enormously difficult to take down.

2. How long does it take for a raid egg to appear? Elite Raid Eggs will appear 24 hours before the Pokémon takes over the Gym, while other Raid Eggs will usually appear one hour before they hatch.

3. Can you tell what a raid egg will be? Raid Eggs have random outcomes, although they are determined on spawn, and it’s unclear if players can somehow figure out the contents of the egg before it hatches.

4. What happens when a raid egg hatches? Once the Raid Egg has hatched, a Raid Boss appears for 30 minutes, and players must gather their friends and prepare for an epic confrontation to defeat the Raid Boss and earn an opportunity to catch it.

5. How long do raid eggs last? Raid Eggs will hatch, with the time window for said Raid being available for 45 minutes, depending on the rarity and the event of the Raid.

6. Do lucky eggs help with raids? With Raid Hours, players can chain multiple Tier 5 Raids in a single session, earning many times that, especially with a Lucky Egg.

7. What does a pink raid egg mean? A Pink Egg, also known as a Normal Raid Egg, is meant to be soloed and includes Level 1 and 2 Raid Bosses.

8. How often do raid eggs appear? Raid Eggs will usually appear one hour before they hatch, and the Raid tab in the Nearby Screen will denote the hatch time in 24-hour clock or military time.

9. What time do raid eggs stop appearing? Pokémon GO Raid Eggs will only spawn between 5:30am and 7:45pm local time, and the time Raid Bosses will be available is 6:30am to 9:30pm, once an egg has hatched.

10. How do you collect raid eggs? To find a Raid Battle, players must look for a Raid Egg on top of a Gym, which will display a countdown timer indicating when the egg will hatch and the Raid Battle will begin.

11. What does a mega raid egg look like? A Mega Raid can be identified by a tan-and-brown Egg with the Mega Energy symbol appearing above Gyms.

12. How many raids can you do a day? Players can only participate in a maximum of five Remote Raids per day, although this maximum may be increased for special events.

13. What do elite raid eggs look like? An Elite Raid Egg is a special Raid Egg that appears with a 24-hour hatch timer and 30-minute Raid time, and is distinguished by its red color.

14. What color are legendary raid eggs? Legendary Eggs are distinguished by their purplish-blue color with a slight sheen, and contain Level 5 Raid Bosses that are not available via the EX Raid Battles system.

15. What time of day do raids spawn? Raid Battles occur at Pokémon Gyms and have a chance to appear between 5:00 AM and 7:45 PM local time, with a total duration of 45 minutes once one begins.