Conquering the Colossus: What Happens When You Defeat a Raid Boss?

You’ve gathered your team, strategized your attacks, and poured your heart (and maybe a few potions) into the battle. The Raid Boss falls! So, what happens now? Victory in a Raid Battle is more than just bragging rights. It unlocks a series of rewards, opportunities, and experiences that make the challenge worthwhile. Successfully defeating a Raid Boss in games like Pokemon GO triggers several key outcomes:

• Rewards: You’ll receive a bundle of special items. These items often include powerful healing items like Golden Razz Berries, valuable resources like Fast TMs and Charged TMs to re-roll your Pokémon’s moves, and highly sought-after Rare Candy to power up your Pokémon quickly. The specific items and their quantities vary based on raid level, damage dealt, and other factors.
• The Catch Encounter: This is the moment everyone anticipates! You get a limited number of Premier Balls to attempt to catch the Raid Boss. The number of Premier Balls you receive depends on factors like your contribution to the raid, team control of the gym, and friendship level with your fellow raiders. This is your chance to add that powerful Pokémon to your collection!
• Mega Energy (Mega Raids): If you participate in a Mega Raid and successfully defeat the boss, you’ll earn Mega Energy specific to that Pokémon, regardless of whether you catch the Mega-Evolved Pokémon or not. This Mega Energy is essential for temporarily Mega Evolving your own Pokémon.
• Experience Points (XP): You’ll be awarded a substantial amount of XP for defeating the Raid Boss, helping you level up and unlock new features.
• Gym Control (Sometimes): If the gym was being held by the opposing team, defeating the Raid Boss will clear the gym, allowing you and your teammates to place your Pokémon to defend it.

In essence, defeating a Raid Boss is a rewarding experience that provides valuable resources, a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon, and the satisfaction of conquering a difficult challenge with your friends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Raid Battles

Here are some frequently asked questions related to raids and raid battles:

What happens if I fail a raid?

If you aren’t able to defeat a Raid Boss on your first attempt, don’t despair! You can rejoin the raid and battle again. You won’t need to use another Raid Pass to rejoin; your pass will grant you access to the battle until the raid’s timer runs out. You can join as many times as you’d like before the raid’s timer runs out.

Can you defeat a raid boss by yourself?

The possibility of soloing a Raid Boss depends on the raid level. One-star raids and some three-star raids can often be completed solo with appropriately leveled and type-advantageous Pokémon. However, higher-level raids (four-star, five-star, Mega Raids, and Elite Raids) are designed to be tackled by multiple players. These raids can range from around 30,000 boss CP to 50,000, and you will likely not be able to complete them solo. These are where you’ll be able to catch legendary Pokemon and other exclusives, depending on which Pokemon are in the current raid pool.

Can you beat a 3 star raid by yourself in Pokemon GO?

The good news is that the answer is a resounding yes for many three-star raids, depending on your Pokémon levels and the specific Raid Boss. Focus on using Pokémon with type advantages and strong movesets.

What happens if you beat a Mega Raid?

At the end of a successful Mega Raid, you’ll earn Mega Energy for that Pokémon regardless of whether or not you catch the Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Mega Energy is required to Mega Evolve your own Pokémon of that species.

What is the 24-hour egg in Pokemon GO?

The 24-hour egg usually refers to Elite Raids. An Elite Raid Egg will appear 24 hours before the Pokémon takes over the gym. This allows you to coordinate with other trainers and gather a Raid group to challenge the Pokémon, as these Raids are extra-difficult.

Can you permanently Mega Evolve in Pokemon GO?

No, you cannot permanently Mega Evolve Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Once a Pokémon has been Mega Evolved, it will stay in that form for a limited amount of time (which was increased to eight hours in October 2020) and can be used in a variety of battles. Mega Evolutions require Mega Candy, and you can see on their CP screen how long they will remain in a Mega Evolved form.

Is it possible to win a Mega Raid alone?

No. You can’t do it alone; you’ll need help from fellow Trainers to raid the Gym and (hopefully) prevail. Mega Raids are designed to be challenging and require multiple players to defeat the powerful Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

How many remote raids can you do a day?

Remote raid participation is sometimes limited. As of April 6, Pokémon GO players are often only able to participate in a maximum of five Remote Raids per day. That maximum may be increased for special events. Always check the latest in-game announcements for the most up-to-date limits.

Can one person beat a 5 star raid?

A 5-star raid is not something that one person can enjoy, alone. You’ll need other trainers for any chance of success.

Why are Shadow raids so hard?

Shadow Raids are particularly challenging because the Shadow Pokémon can become enraged during the battle. At a certain point during the Raid Battle, the Shadow Pokémon may become enraged, which will make it more difficult to defeat. If you have a Purified Gem in your bag, a button will appear on the bottom left of your screen after the Shadow Pokemon has become enraged. Using a Purified Gem can help calm the enraged Shadow Pokémon.

How to get raid passes for free?

The easiest way to get a Raid Pass for free is to simply spin the Photo Disc at a Gym. Fans can launch the game and find a Gym. This method is good because, in addition to the Raid Pass, gamers will be able to get other items. However, you can only get one free Raid Pass per day from spinning a Gym Photo Disc.

What color are raid eggs?

Raid Egg colors indicate the difficulty of the raid. Pink Eggs are generally easier to defeat than Yellow Eggs. Legendary Eggs contain Legendary Pokemon, and as such are enormously difficult to take down. The color only specifies how high a Raid Boss’s CP will be – so any color egg could be any species of Pokemon.

Why are my raid passes more expensive?

The cost of Raid Passes is determined by the game developers and may vary based on promotions or regional pricing. However, there is no evidence that Raid passes are getting more expensive.

What is the easiest Pokemon GO Mega Raid?

The difficulty of Mega Raids can vary. Mega Scizor’s Mega Raid proves to be one of the easiest to complete in the game, requiring far fewer players to defeat it compared to others. Mega Scizor can be defeated with as little as two to four Trainers in your Raid group, allowing you to easily earn its Mega Energy.

Should I power up before Mega Evolving?

Yes! Mega-Evolved Pokémon can’t be powered up while Mega-Evolved. Their boosted stats are calculated based on their stats in their normal form, so make sure you’ve powered up Pokémon you want to Mega Evolve as much as possible before Mega Evolving them.

Raids and the Joy of Collaborative Gaming

Raids, in games like Pokemon GO and others, highlight the power of collaborative gameplay. They encourage players to connect, strategize, and work together towards a common goal. This fosters a sense of community and shared accomplishment that enriches the gaming experience. Understanding the mechanics and rewards of raids is crucial for maximizing your enjoyment and success. This is a key area that is explored by the Games Learning Society, which researches how games can teach us valuable skills. You can find out more at GamesLearningSociety.org.