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

Pokemon Go players can take on Raid battles to grab some of the strongest finds in the game, and Remote Raid Passes help a great deal.

Even after some nerfs and price changes, they are still a highly sought-after item to catch Pokemon quickly.

So, here’s all you need to know about Remote Raid Passes, including how to get and use them.

How to get free Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go

You can claim a free Remote Raid Pass via Research Breakthrough and PokeStop Showcases.

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 one.

There is also a possibility of getting a Remote Raid Pass as one of the possible rewards for participating in a Showcase. It is recommended to join Showcases that last for multiple days to increase your chances of getting better rewards like these Passes.

Remember that there is no reliable way of getting a free Remote Pass from these methods, so you’ll just have to keep trying to get lucky.

How to get Remote Raid Passes

You can get Remote Raid Passes from the Pokemon Go Shop. One Remote Raid Pass costs 195 PokeCoins, while a bundle of three costs 525.

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 you can get with this method.

What are Remote Raid Passes?

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 Pokemon Go trainer.

How to use Remote Raid Passes in Pokemon Go

1. On the main game screen, tap the bar with three Pokemon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
2. Go to the Nearby tab.
3. Tap ‘Raid.’
4. Select any Raid that has a green ‘Ongoing’ button.
5. 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. 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.

Aside from Raids, check out how to beat Giovanni, Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo to get powerful Shadow species, which are some of the best attackers in Pokemon Go.