Pokemon Go Remote Raids: What you need to know

What are Pokémon Go Remote Raids?

Imagine you want to raid with your friends in-game, but all your peers live far away from the playing ground. This is where the Pokémon Go remote raids come into the picture. Remote raids are one of the popular features in Pokémon Go, which helps the players battle difficult and powerful Pokémon in a group or by themselves.

What makes remote raids different from raids is that the former allows Pokémon Go fans to battle from anywhere in the world and catch Pokémon. However, you'll need a Pokémon Go remote raid pass to partake in a raid — right from the comfort of your home. These passes are also important if you wish to invite friends to a particular raid.

How to Join a Pokémon Go Remote Raids?

If you want to join a Pokémon Go remote raid, the first step is to purchase a remote raid pass from the in-game store. Once you have the pass handy, you can join Pokémon Go remote raids with the help of three ways:

Nearby Tab: It's an easier and more effective option to join the remote raid — all thanks to the wide selection of raids available. Just tap the Nearby button located at the bottom-right of the Map View and select the Raid tab. Then, click the View icon below the raid you'd like to join.

Select a Gym: There's another way to join the raid: open the Map View and just tap any gym with an ongoing remote raid battle.

Receive an Invitation from Friends: If your friend has remote passes, they can invite you to join the remote raid. All you need to do is tap the active Pokémon Go raid invite from the Nearby menu, and a three-digit code will appear on the screen to grant you access.

Note: Only 5 players can join a remote raid (at the same time) — and once the limit is reached, any new player trying to join remotely will be placed in the new lobby.

How to Get Free Pokémon Go Remote Raid Passes?

Occasionally, there are special events held where Pokémon Go players can win free remote raid passes. Here’s how to get free Pokémon Go remote raid passes in 2024.

Research Breakthrough Award: Upon completing seven days of the Daily Research Tasks, players receive bonuses and even Research Breakthrough rewards. You can even find these tasks in the Today View section or at the bottom right corner of the screen and win free Pokémon Go remote raid passes. However, it's worth noting that the free remote raid passes as part of rewards aren't guaranteed.

Go Battle League: Another way to win free premium raid passes is by participating and winning the Go Battle League. It's a global matching system that lets players battle with other Pokémon Go Trainers around the world, earn rewards like free remote raids, and even improve their global ranking.

Complete Special Research Tasks: You can also win free premium passes by completing some Special Research tasks. It's a story mode in Pokémon Go that involves Professor Willow and the task of searching for one of the rarest Pokémon — Mythical.

If you want more Pokémon Go remote raid passes, you may consider purchasing them from the in-game shop. In order to purchase remote raid passes in Pokémon Go, head to the main menu, visit the in-game store, and find the remote raid passes in the Items section. You can then use PokeCoins to buy premium remote raid passes.

Best Way to Join Pokémon Go Raids from Home — Dr. Fone (iOS17 Supported)

The key feature of Pokémon Go remote raids is its ability to help anyone play games from the comfort of their homes. However, you'll need to do some legwork and earn free Pokémon Go remote raid passes. Fortunately, there's an easier method available!

What if we say you can hunt Pokémon without outdoor strolling, even without remote raid passes? Well, that's where Dr. Fone — Virtual Location comes into the picture. You can spoof location and pretend to travel anywhere in the world without even moving.

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Here's a quick guide to teleport the GPS location of the device with Dr. Fone — Virtual Location.

• Step 1: Download and launch the Dr. Fone program on your computer. The next step is to simply connect the computer to the iOS device (Currently, it only supports iOS17). Wait for a few minutes to establish a firm and stable connection.

• Step 2: Go to the top-right section of the screen and select Teleport Mode (the first icon from the left side in that section). Once the Teleport Mode is activated, go to the search bar and type the location where you'd like to shift.

• Step 3: You'll then be directed to the particular location, and all the information will be displayed right on the map. Select the Move Here option to teleport to any specific location on the map.

That's it! The location will be successfully changed on your smartphone and computer.