Raid Day
Wyrdeer, the Big Horn Pokemon, has at last appeared from the distant past. This Normal/Psychic Type starter is making its debut in Pokemon Go. It's a pretty easy solo, so get ready to curb-stomp this poor, ancient deer!
As a Tier 3 boss, Wyrdeer isn't anything special. So long as you have some good Dark Types, it's not going to last very long at all. Bug Types can also work, and some of them are semi-optimal in Rainy weather, but nothing can quite compare with the Dark Type monsters like Mega Tyranitar.
Raid Day Basics
| Raids Start | Raids End |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. local time | 5:00 p.m. local time |
What Exactly Is a Raid Day?
A Raid Day is a limited-time event where a given Raid Boss will take over all available gyms, allowing players to raid for it en-masse. However, gyms that already have raids when the event starts will not shift and will be virtually excused from the event. During this time, players are able to spin any Gym to obtain additional daily raid passes. This means that it's possible to complete up to 7 raids free-of-charge over the course of the event via the following tactics:
- Save your free raid pass from the day before
- Pick up your normal daily free raid pass during the event
- Pick up the five free daily passes during the event
Note that these raid passes will not stack, meaning you'll need to use one before obtaining another.
Remote Raids will also have their limitations lifted a bit, giving players the opportunity to use up to 10 for the day.
Finding a Team
It's not going to be hard to take down Wyrdeer, but those not invested in raids may want to see if they can follow around someone who is. Finding a group can be done in many ways, but here are a few suggestions:
- Contact your personal friend group and get any decent raiders onboard
- Connect with Niantic's Campfire to find local raid groups
- Check your Social Media of preference for raid groups by searching "Pokemon Go (your area)" to see if you can join in with them
- Go to an area with a high concentration of gyms and look out for people on their phones/check Gyms for active raids
Getting Ready
here's a quick check-list for ensuring that you're ready for the raids that are to come:
In-Game Checklist
- Determine Your Goals!
- A High-IV Raid Boss or two? a good Shiny? Candy/XL Candy? We all have our own reasons for hitting up this event, so make sure that you have a goal in mind so that you know your stopping-point, if applicable.
- Stock up on Revives and Potions
- Make sure that you're ready with a full team of six appropriate raiders
- Figure out if you want to Mega Evolve a Pokemon for this raid. It's not necessary for most players, but can be helpful.
- Consider using a Lucky Egg/Star Piece. This may not be the best event for these items, but they may be worthwhile for some trainers.
Real World Checklist
- Dress appropriately and comfortably for your local weather
- Ensure that your phone is charged and ready for the event
- Remember all game-related accessories that you may utilize (Pokemon Go Plus, external battery, etc.)
- Determine approximately how many raids you want to participate in
- Purchase raid passes in advance for however many raids you may want to hit beyond the free 5-7.
- Determine a location that has enough gyms to suit your goals
- Make an attack-plan for the most efficient order in which to hit these gyms
- Ensure that you're set to work with your raid group, or start looking for groups of people staring at their phones near a gym.
Closing
This Raid Day is admittedly a bit underwhelming, but free raids equate to free resources, and Wydeer is a dex filler at the very least. Hopefully we'll see more raid days in the near future.
