Team Rocket have started invading Gyms!
Shadow Raidsare the third punch in of raid to be introduced inPokemon Go, alongside the traditionalraidsystem andMega Raids.
Youll faceShadow Pokemonduring these raids and it will become anenraged Pokemonduring said fight.
On this page:
What are Shadow Raids and how do Shadow Raids work in Pokemon Go?
One being the weakest Raid Boss and five being the strongest.
Read the section below if youd like to learn more about enraged Pokemon.
If you lose, however, youll have to put up with some Team Rocket gloating.
When this happens both their defence and attack will be boosted, making them far more difficult to defeat.
Its important to note thatone-star Shadow Raid Bosses do not become enraged.
To subdue an enraged Shadow Pokemon, you should probably use aPurified Gem.
This will help neutralise their enraged state and, in doing so, make them easier to defeat.
To learn how to get Purified Gems, visit ourShadow Shards and Purified Gemguide for Pokemon Go.
TheMight and Mastery Seasonand itsseasonal questhas arrived.
you’ve got the option to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles.
First, however, you gotta visitPower Spots to collect Max Particlesand complete theTo the Max!
The first, and most important, is that you might only join a Shadow Raid in-person.
Partaking in a Shadow Raid will still consume one Raid Pass.
The second restriction is that Shadow Raids donotreward a team bonus for Premier Balls.
Team Rocket has, after all, technically stolen the Gym from your team.
Good luck in Shadow Raids!
