The best tips for Raid Battles and defeating bosses in Pokemon Go

Niantic Labs

The biggest update in Pokémon Go's history is here, and it's making the game great again.

Not only are gyms easier for players of all experience levels, but gym "Raid Battles" add an entirely new dynamic to fighting monsters.

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A Raid Battle is essentially a collaborative fight between players and one big, overpowered Pokémon. Winning a battle can mean catching a rare Tyranitar or Alakazam and getting special items.

But most Raid Battles are quite difficult and impossible to fight solo. There are also strict time restraints that make fighting Raid Battles tricky.

We've sought advice from Pokémon Go creator Niantic Labs, consulted with expert players from The Silph Road, and played plenty of Raid Battles ourselves to assemble the following expert's guide: