Updates to Pokémon GO’s Shadow Raids and Max Battles
Trainers,
Prepare for battle! As you continue to tackle the biggest challenges in Pokémon GO with your battle team and local community, new opportunities to call for backup are coming.
Gather with a global community of Trainers and enjoy the thrill of battling and catching powerful Pokémon for years to come, together.
Updates to Pokémon GO’s Shadow Raids and Max Battles
Shadow Raids
- Starting with the Crown Clash: Taken Over event on May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7), Trainers can participate in a Shadow Raid remotely with a Remote Raid Pass.
- This change will remain in effect after the conclusion of the event.
- Shadow Raids will count towards the daily limit of Remote Raids.
Remote Raid Limits
- Starting on May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7), the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from five to 10.
- This maximum may increase for special events.
Max Battles
- Starting on May 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)—before Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day!—Trainers will be able to join Max Battles remotely by using a Remote Raid Pass and the usual number of Max Particles.*
- The ability to join Max Battles remotely will remain in effect after the conclusion of the event.
- Trainers who participate in Max Battles in person will earn more Premier Balls and XP than before.
- The limit of Max Particles Trainers can hold will increase from 1,000 to 1,500. This maximum may increase for special events.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Remote Raid Pass bundle
A Remote Raid Pass bundle is now available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$2.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). The Remote Raid Pass bundle will include two Remote Raid Passes!
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—The Pokémon GO team
