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Pokémon GO is more than just a game, it’s a global adventure that connects players from all over the world. But when it comes to Raid Bosses, time zones can make things tricky. A powerful Pokémon might appear in one country while players in another are fast asleep! In this article, we’ll talk about how time zones affect raids, how players work together across the globe, and how some even manage to align their gameplay with VPN locations in different US states to participate in regionally timed raids.
How Raid Bosses Work
Raid Bosses are special Pokémon that appear at gyms for a limited time. Every Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, players can take part in what’s called Raid Hour, a short event where rare or Legendary Pokémon appear more often.
On Raid Days, players get a few hours to catch one featured Pokémon. The problem? These events run according to each country’s local time. That means when it’s raid time in the U.S., it might be midnight or early morning somewhere else in the world.
The Time Zone Problem
This is the local time which makes the game fair to the regions, but it brings difficulties as well. One may end his Raid Hour in Japan ever before one starts in London. And in case you have a raid that is occurring in a different country, then you must adjust to their time zone.
The Pokemon GO game enables Remote Raid Passes whereby you can participate in a raid that is taking place miles away, but you must be aware when it is going on. Other gamers that are actually interested in enjoying the various events would go as far as using VPNs in order to appear like they are in a different country. This enables them to be part of the US raids internationally, however, this is supposed to be done in a responsible manner and with respect to the game regulations.
Tips to Play Smart Across Time Zones
- Check time differences: Use time zone application or world clock to schedule when the raids will occur in the other parts of the world.
- Use Remote Raid Passes: Use them in exceptional Pokémon or when your friends want you to come in a different country.
- Form raid groups online: There are numerous raid groups organized via Discord or Facebook which include players all over the world.
- Travel benefit: In case you are flying to a new country, there is a possibility that you can have one more opportunity for the events that already happened in your home country but in the new country.
Conclusion
The global raids in Pokémon GO demonstrate the way how the games can unite people in different continents. The time zones may complicate the situation, but also they make the game more global and exciting.
Regardless of whether you remain on local raids or attempt to join some global raids, planning in advance and becoming acquainted with the workings of various time zones can make you a better trainer. Or get your Poké Balls packed, you never know when you are going to see the next Raid Boss, somewhere in the world!
