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Remote Raid Passes were introduced to Pokemon Go in 2020 as a way to let players keep participating in battles even during the lockdowns when they couldn’t be physically present at gyms. While the developer has plans to phase out free remote raid passes, they are still available in the game. There are a few ways you can get these passes which include using Pokemon Go’s premium currency and through free methods. Here is how to get free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go.
How to get Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go Remote Raid Passes let players take part in nearby Raids that you can see through the Map view without being at the gym. You can also use them to participate in Raid Battles around the world if you get invited by another player. The easiest way to get Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go is by purchasing them using PokeCoins, Pokemon Go’s premium currency. One Remote Raid Pass costs 195 PokeCoins, while a bundle of three Remote Raid Passes can be purchased by spending 525 PokeCoins. Getting the bundle helps players save 20 PokeCoins per Remote Raid Pass.
Players also have the option of picking up a Remote Raid Box added to the in-game shop. The box includes three Premium Raid passes and two Remote Raid passes at 425 PokeCoins. This brings down the PokeCoin cost per raid to 100 coins. However, the Remote Raid Box seems like a temporary offering with most players unable to see them in the shop. When first introduced, players could exchange one Remote Raid Pass a day for 1 PokeCoin, but that offer has been discontinued since May 2022.
How to get free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go
You will have to grind to get free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go. You can do this by leaving Pokemon in Gyms. If they are able to defend the Gym for eight and a half hours you can earn up to 50 PokeCoins per day. Unfortunately, the amount of PokeCoins you can earn per day are limited so you will need to put in a time investment.
Also look out for a chance to claim free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go through Research Breakthroughs. You can also complete seven days of Field Research tasks for a chance to get a Remote Pass. Since rewards are random, players might need to open many Research Breakthrough boxes to get a free Remote Raid Pass.
How to use Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go
Using Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go is pretty easy. All you need to do is follow these steps:
On the main game screen, tap the bar with Pokemon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then open the Nearby tab.
Select ‘Raid’ and any raid that has a green ‘Ongoing’ button.
Tap the pink one that says “Battle using a Remote Raid Pass.” Tap it and then tap the Remote Raid Pass.
You’ll now be taken to the Raid lobby where you can set up for a raid like you usually do.
