How to get Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go (April 2024)

Ezequiel Leis
Remote Raid Passes in a Pokemon Go Raid background

Remote Raid Passes are some of the most popular items in Pokemon Go, so here’s all there is to know about them, including price and availability in April 2024.

Pokemon Go players can participate in different Raids to get the most powerful species in the game, and Remote Raid Passes can help a great deal. They became the most sought-after items in the game, even after some nerfs and price changes

So, if you need more Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go, here’s everything you need to know about them.

How to get Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go

The fastest way to get Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go in April 2024 is via the in-game shop. 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 allows players to spend 175 PokeCoins per Remote Raid Pass.

Remote Raid Passes in the Pokemon Go shop
Premium Battle Passes only work with in-person Raids.

Some limited-time boxes feature bundled Remote Raid Passes, so be on the lookout for special offers in the shop.

The only way to get PokeCoins in Pokemon Go without spending money is by leaving Pokemon in Gyms. They’ll need to stay and defend the Gym for eight and a half hours to get 50 PokeCoins, which is the daily limit players can get with this method.

What are Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go?

Pokemon Go Remote Raid Passes allow players to participate in Raids on the Nearby screen or ones that are tapable from the Map view without going to the Raid location in person.

These Passes also allow players to participate in Raid Battles all around the world if they get an invite from another player.

Are there any free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go?

Currently, Pokemon Go players have a chance to claim a free Remote Raid Pass via Research Breakthrough.

In 2024, players can complete seven days of Field Research tasks and mark them off in the Today View for a chance to get a Remote Raid Pass. Since rewards are random, players might need to open many Research Breakthrough boxes to get a free Remote Raid Pass.

Pokemon Go Raids in Gyms in a park
Players can use a Remote Raid Pass to get regional Pokemon if they are hosted in Raids.

We’ll update this section if a new offer appears in the Pokemon Go shop or as a Research reward.

How to use Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go

Using Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go is a fairly easy process. You just need to follow these steps:

  1. On the main game screen, tap the bar with three Pokemon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then open the Nearby tab.
  2. Tap ‘Raid‘.
  3. Select any Raid that has a green ‘Ongoing’ button.
  4. Instead of the usual green ‘Battle’ button, you should see a pink one that says “Battle using a Remote Raid Pass.” Tap it and then tap the Remote Raid Pass.

Once you do that, you’ll be in the Raid lobby waiting for the battle to start.

You can also enter a Raid by tapping any Gym with an active Raid in your field of view. If you get an invite from a friend, it will show up on the Nearby screen. You should follow steps 1 and 2, and you’ll see the invite at the top. Tap it and you’ll be sent to the Gym where you can follow step 4.

That’s everything you need to know about Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go and how to get them. For more Pokemon content, check out our other guides:

How to catch Ditto in Pokemon Go | Pokemon Go PokeStop Showcase schedule | Pokemon Go 1km Buddy list: How to earn Candy fast | Best Pokemon for PvP battles in Pokemon Go | How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go | Pokemon Go Egg chart | All Ultra Beasts in Pokemon Go & how to catch them | How to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go

Related Topics

About The Author

Ezequiel is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge of gaming, he's focused mostly on Pokemon, Fortnite, and HoYoverse titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Latin America. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected]