Each pocket monster will be available to battle for a limited time.
Trainers, Pokemon Go is celebrating the release of Remote Raid Passes by adding three powerful Pokemon to Tier-5 Raids.
Remote Raid Passes are premium items that allow players to compete in Raids from home, without being near the Gym in the real-world where the Raid is taking place. Check out our previous coverage for more information.
To start, from now until May 5 at 1 p.m. PT, Darkrai will be available to challenge in Tier-5 Raids. This Dark-type Mythical Pokemon is from Gen IV of the Pokemon universe.
Then, from May 5 at 1 p.m. PT until May 12 at 1 p.m. PT, Altered Forme Giratina — a Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon from Gen IV — will make its appearance in Tier-5 Raids.
Finally, from May 12 at 1 p.m. PT until May 19 at 1 p.m. PT, Virizion will appear in Tier-5 Raids. This Grass- and Fighting-type Legendary Pokemon was introduced in Gen V of the Pokemon universe.
If you’ve yet to take on any of these Pokemon in Raids, you can head to a site like Eurogamer to learn about their counters and weaknesses.
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Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
