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How Many Raids a Day? A Comprehensive Guide to Pokémon GO Raids

The world of Pokémon GO is filled with exciting challenges, and Raids are a cornerstone of the experience. They offer opportunities to battle powerful Pokémon, earn valuable rewards, and connect with other trainers. But how many raids can you actually do in a single day? This guide will break down the daily raid limits, types of raids, and provide answers to frequently asked questions about raiding in Pokémon GO.

Understanding the Daily Raid Limit

The most straightforward answer to the question “How many raids a day?” is that it depends on the type of raid and the resources you have available.

Here’s the breakdown:

Remote Raids: There’s a hard limit on how many remote raids you can participate in each day. Currently, trainers can join a maximum of five Remote Raids per day. This limit can change for special events, potentially increasing, offering a great chance to do extra raids.
In-Person Raids: There isn’t a limit on the number of in-person raids you can do, assuming you have the resources (like Raid Passes or Premium Battle Passes) and can travel to different gyms hosting raids. You are limited, however, by the availability of raids in your local area.

Types of Raids and Their Importance

Before diving further, it’s important to understand the various raid types:

Normal Raids (Pink Egg): These are the easiest raids, typically featuring Tier 1 and Tier 2 Pokémon. They are good for beginners and for obtaining some easy rewards, like Premier Balls, Rare Candies, TMs, and Golden Razz Berries.
Tier 3 Raids: Featuring stronger Pokémon than Tier 1 and 2, these raids can be soloed by some seasoned trainers with strong counters, but are generally better completed with a group of trainers, depending on the boss.
Tier 5 Raids (Legendary/Dark/Purple Egg): These raids feature Legendary Pokémon and are very challenging. They usually require multiple trainers to defeat the boss.
Mega Raids (Tan-and-Brown Egg with Mega Energy Symbol): These raids feature Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Defeating them rewards Mega Energy.
Elite Raids (24-Hour Egg): These raids are extra-difficult and require coordination. A special Elite Raid Egg appears 24 hours before the raid to allow players to coordinate and gather a group.
6-Star Tera Raids (Black Sparkling Icon & Black Crystal): These are high level raids that can only be done once a day.
7-Star Tera Raids: These are very difficult limited time raids that are only available during special events.

Understanding these differences helps you prioritize which raids you want to do and how many per day.

Raid Passes: Your Ticket to Battle

Raids require Raid Passes. There are several ways to get these:

Free Daily Raid Pass: You can get one free raid pass per day by spinning a Photo Disc at a Gym. Note you cannot have more than one of these at any time.
Premium Battle Passes: These passes can be purchased and used to join in-person raids.
Remote Raid Passes: These passes are purchasable and are needed to join raids remotely. You can hold a maximum of three at once.

FAQs: Dive Deeper Into Raids

To give you a comprehensive understanding, here are 15 frequently asked questions about raids in Pokémon GO:

1. How Often Do Raids Happen?

Raids appear at Gyms throughout the day. They can start and end at different times, but generally you can find them between about 8 am and 9 pm. Not every Gym will always have a raid in progress.

2. Is Raid Hour Every Day?

No, Raid Hour is not every day. It takes place every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM, local time. It’s a great opportunity to do some raids in your area.

3. Is There a Local Raid Limit in Pokémon GO?

There is no strict limit to the number of in-person raids you can do each day; however, you are limited by the number of raid passes, and the number of active raids near you.

4. Can You Win a 5-Star Raid Alone in Pokémon GO?

No, a 5-star raid is designed to be a challenge for multiple trainers, and it is very unlikely that one trainer alone will be able to defeat them.

5. Can One Person Beat a 3-Star Raid?

Yes, most of the time a seasoned trainer can beat a 3-star raid alone if they have the right counters.

6. Do You Get a 6-Star Raid Every Day?

Yes, one 6-Star Tera Raid will appear each day. You can find more of them if you play online.

7. What is the 24 Hour Raid Egg?

A 24-hour Raid Egg indicates that an Elite Raid will be taking place in that gym. This allows time to coordinate with other trainers.

8. How Do You Tell if a Raid is a Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

Shiny Pokémon will have an icon above their CP during the encounter. The shiny version of the Pokémon will have a different colour to the normal version.

9. Can You Beat a Mega Raid Alone?

No, you can’t beat a Mega Raid alone. You need multiple trainers to have any chance of success.

10. How Many Free Raids Can You Do a Day?

You can only collect one free Raid Pass per day. This can be obtained by spinning a Photo Disc at a Gym.

11. How Do You Get Unlimited Raid Passes in Pokémon GO?

You cannot get unlimited Raid Passes, but you can get more by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms, completing Special Research, and participating in events. You can also purchase Premium Battle Passes or Remote Raid Passes from the shop.

12. How Often Do 6-Star Raids Spawn?

A new 6-Star Tera Raid Battle den will appear every day.

13. What are the Rarest Shinies in Pokémon GO?

Some of the rarest shinies in Pokémon GO include Fomantis, Joltik, Wurmple, Foongus, Shellos, Pawniard, Heracross, and Unown.

14. How Rare is a Shiny from Raids?

The chance of encountering a shiny from raids is approximately 1 in 62.5 for rare Pokémon, shadow Pokémon, and certain raid Pokémon. Wild encounters are usually around 1 in 500.

15. How Do You Know If a Raid is Mega?

Mega raids are indicated by a tan-and-brown egg with the Mega Energy symbol above the gym.

Conclusion

Understanding the raid system is key to getting the most out of Pokémon GO. The daily limit of five Remote Raids and the absence of a strict limit on in-person raids allow players to engage in a variety of challenges. By using your Raid Passes, and collaborating with other trainers, you can maximize your rewards and enjoy the thrill of Pokémon GO Raids! Remember to check for events and updates as these limits and rules can change. Happy raiding!