Pokemon Go's New Zweilous Raids Are A Rare Step In The Right Direction

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Pokemon Go players were rightfully upset when Niantic reduced the effectiveness of Remote Raids. Players teleporting across to battle remotely now do less damage, making bosses harder to take down and punishing those who can’t get a raid group together or can’t get out of the house for whatever reason. Despite raids only being available in-person before the pandemic, we’re used to calling in a helping hand these days, and reducing the effectiveness of remote raids at the same time as increasing the price felt like a punishment for those not able to get out and about.

Many players gave their feedback to Niantic on social media, with most calling for the developer to incentivise in-person raiding, rather than punishing remote raiders. Whether someone up there was listening or not, Niantic has announced a new type of raid alongside Deino Community Day. It doesn’t have an official name as such, but I’m dubbing them Boosted Raids. Or something like that. Suggestions welcome.

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First, I want to take the time to mention Deino Community Day. Much like Stufful Community Day, it’s a great choice, albeit one we always figured was coming. Deino is a pseudo-legendary Pokemon, most of which get their due at a Community Day before too long. Dratini, Gible, Ralts, Beldum, Larvitar, Bagon, and many more have all had their time in the spotlight, and Deino is next in line. Shiny Deino is already available, although I don’t know too many people who’ve managed to grab one yet. Hydreigon is useful in some PvE encounters, so getting enough candy to power up your best shiny is a good idea.

But after Community Day has finished – it’s three hours again this time, Niantic doesn’t