Mastering Pokémon Raids with Expert Tips

Created by Pokemon Bot Team, Modified on Fri, 15 Sep, 2023 at 3:08 PM by Pokemon Bot Team

Raid Mastery

Uncover the secrets to success in Pokémon Raids with these expert tips. Learn about immunities, damage thresholds, timing, team optimization, and choosing the right Pokémon to conquer formidable Raid Bosses. Enhance your raiding skills and maximize your rewards!

Basic Flow of Events in Raids:

⮕ Start by voting to earn Raid passes and Raid cards.

⮕ Set up a dedicated Raid Channel with a Raid Role Ping in your server (requires Manage Server Permission).

Raid Commands:

⮕ p!raid join <raid_id>: To join a Raid and prepare for battle. ⮕ Raid ID is present in the raid announcement embed.

⮕ p!raid leave: If you need to withdraw from a Raid.

If you exit a raid before it commences, your raid pass will be refunded. However, once the raid has begun, leaving it will result in the forfeiture of your raid pass.

⮕ p!raid spawn #channel @role: Manually spawn a Raid in a specific channel with a mentioned role.

There are two categories of cards for spawning raids: normal raid cards and deluxe raid cards.

⮕ When you use a normal raid card, it initiates raids that typically have 1 or 2 stars, generally considered easier.
⮕ On the other hand, deluxe raid cards trigger raids with 3 or 4 stars. It's important to note that 5-star raids are exclusively available in the HQ and cannot be spawned using these cards.

⮕ p!raid set #channel @role: Designate the channel for automatic Raid spawns.

⮕ P!drop raid pass <amount>: Useful when your inventory is overflowing with Raid passes.

⮕ p!raid lb #channel: Set the channel to display the leaderboard of raid battles.

Key Raid Information:

⮕ Raids automatically spawn every 3 hours after you've set the Raid channel.

⮕ Raid Passes are essential for joining Raids and battling Raid Bosses.

⮕ Raids are structured similar to team duels, where you use your Pokémon to face off against the Raid Boss.

⮕ Exciting and fun rewards await those who emerge victorious!

Rewards:

⮕ The top 3 Raiders receive 2x Hyper Potions, the Raid Boss Pokémon, 10,000 Credits, Shards, Raid passes, and EVs for the currently selected Pokémon.

⮕ The top 5 Raiders earn Shards, 10,000 Credits, a Raid pass, and EVs for the currently selected Pokémon.

⮕ The top 10 Raiders are rewarded with a Raid pass and 10,000 Credits.

⮕ Other participants who deal a minimum of 3,000 damage receive 10,000 Credits.

Losses and Raid Suspension:

⮕ If your team loses a Raid, no one receives any prizes, so strive for victory.

⮕ Failing to deal at least 500 damage results in a 12-hour suspension from Raids.

Admin Command:

⮕ Server administrators can appoint a 'Raid Manager' using the command p!raid manager <@user>, who receives a normal raid card (used to spawn raids) every 15 days (applicable to servers with 500+ members).

Raid Tips:

⮕ Unlike regular battles, immunities don't apply in raids. Instead, attacks that would typically be immune result in resisted damage. For example, Ground-type Pokémon usually resist Electric-type moves, but in raids, Electric moves deal reduced damage.

⮕ To claim rewards, you must deal at least 3,000 damage during a raid. Falling short of 500 damage results in a 12-hour ban from raid participation.

⮕ Raids initiate after a 15-minute timer, followed by a 10-minute timer, then a 5-minute timer, and finally a 1-minute timer, or when 20 players join the raid, whichever comes first. Be punctual to avoid missing out.

⮕ The number of participants directly affects the Raid Boss's HP. Ensure you assemble a strong team to contribute and avoid becoming a burden to others. Focus on dealing damage whenever possible.

⮕ Keep 5 to 10 slots free in your bag before raiding to prevent the loss of hard-earned rewards. Avoid purchasing extra potions right before a raid.

Getting Started with Raids:

⮕ If you're new to raids, begin with lower-star raids like 1 star to familiarize yourself with the mechanics. Before joining, take two crucial steps:

Assess Raid Boss Weaknesses: Research the weaknesses of the raid boss and build your team accordingly to exploit these vulnerabilities. Use p!weak <pokemon_name> to know its weakness.

Examine Raid Boss Moves: Raid bosses can only use moves they can learn naturally, so TM moves are not a concern. Additionally, consider the boss's base stats to determine which type of moves to use against it. Avoid joining raids if the boss meets the following criteria:

Possesses powerful moves causing significant damage, such as Explosion, Z-Moves, Focus Punch, Outrage, or Thrash.
Boss has high defensive stats along with decent offensive capabilities, similar to E-max, Ultra Necrozma, or Shadow Mewtwo.
Lacks a 4x weakness, although this isn't a universal rule.

Selecting Pokémon for Raids:

⮕ Choose Pokémon with high-damage STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves, especially Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, Necrozma (Dusk and Ultra), Mewtwo, Rayquaza, and Gmax Pokémon.

⮕ Opt for Pokémon that resist the moves the boss may use.

⮕ Prioritize Pokémon with excellent defensive and offensive stats, like Kyogre and Gmax Pokémon, for prolonged survival and damage output.

⮕ Use the ?tag raidmeta and ?tag raidmeta2 command in our Support Server to identify top-performing Pokémon in raids.

⮕ Even Pokémon with subpar stats like Kyogre, Necrozma, and Groudon can deal significant damage when used effectively.

To Heal Pokemons After a Raid, follow this link - How to Heal Pokemons after a Raid?

With these expert insights, you're primed for success in Pokémon Raids. Master the art of raiding, conquer powerful foes, and reap the rewards of victory!