Some significant changes are coming to Pokemon GO Remote Raids. Now that COVID-19 has quieted down and the weather is warming up, Niantic wants Pokemon GO Trainers to do their raiding away from the confines of their homes. With that, let’s review the Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes going into effect on April 6, 2023, at 7pm BST.
Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes: Remote Raid Pass pricing adjustments
Pokemon GO Remote Raid Passes are getting a price hike starting April 6, 2023, at 7pm BST. The price of the Remote Raid Pass three-pack is getting bumped to 525 PokeCoins, while the price of single Remote Raid Passes will increase to 195 PokeCoins. Furthermore, a brand-new Premium Battle Pass three-pack will be added to the Pokemon GO in-game shop for 250 PokeCoins.
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Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes: Participation limits
The new Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes limit Trainers to a maximum of five Remote Raids per day. However, Niantic claims that they may increase this limit during special events.
Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes: Additional Remote Raid Pass changes
To compensate for the increased price of Remote Raid Passes, Remote Raid Passes are now included in the pool of potential rewards for Research Breakthroughs. Whether purchased outright or earned by completing Research Breakthroughs, Trainers may only hold three Remote Raid Passes at once.
If you acquire a fourth Remote Raid Pass while at the three Remote Raid Pass limit, you will instead receive a Premium Battle Pass. The only exception to this rule occurs when you purchase a Remote Raid Pass 3-Pack. Purchasing a Remote Raid Pass 3-Pack will allow you to hold up to five Remote Raid Passes, even if you already have two Remote Passes in your inventory.
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Pokemon GO Remote Raid changes: Community outrage
While Niantic claims these Remote Raid Pass changes are necessary for the long-term health of Pokemon GO, most of the community does not agree at all.
Remote Raid Passes are extremely popular, largely due to their convenience. Not everyone has friends close by that they can complete raids with, and not everyone is physically able to travel outside and participate in Local Raid Battles.
Despite the outrage, it’s clear that Niantic’s vision for Pokemon GO is a social experience in which Trainers must come together face-to-face to conquer challenges together. This is evident by the recent and upcoming buffs to Pokemon GO’s in-person experience, such as boosts to the amount of Candy XL Trainers get for participating in in-person five-star raids and the in-person requirement of Pokemon GO Elite Raids.
Remote Raid Passes will remain in Pokemon GO but expect to pay more for them and get less bang for your buck. Remote Raid Pass fanatics can only hope that Niantic walks back these changes with enough protest from the community.