2025. 8. 16. 18:30ㆍPokemon GO Tips
🔥 You know the feeling... The legendary raid boss has a tiny sliver of health left. The clock is ticking down… 3… 2… 1… TIME'S UP! You stare at your screen in disbelief. "We were so close!"
Or maybe it's that awkward silence in a group of six trainers after failing a 5-star raid you know you should have beaten. We’ve all been there. And the culprit behind your frustration is hiding in plain sight, pretending to be your best friend.
Yeah, I’m talking about that "Recommended Party." It's time we talked about its betrayal.
The Friend Who's Sabotaging You: Meet the "Survivalist" Party
When you jump into a raid, it’s just so easy to tap that "Recommended" button and trust the game, right? You assume the AI knows what it's doing. But here’s the secret: the game’s AI isn’t a battle-hardened general. It’s a nervous, overprotective parent whose only goal is "Don't get hurt, sweetie!"
The Recommended Party prioritizes one thing above all else: SURVIVAL.
- "Oh, that Kyogre has Blizzard? Forget a high-powered Electric-type; let's send in that bulky Blissey that can take a hit!"
- "A Groudon with Fire Blast? Hmm, better send in Lugia. It resists that move, even if it hits like a wet noodle."
This is its logic. It builds you a team of chunky, defensive "tanks" that are great at taking a punch but terrible at throwing one. And that's the core problem. A raid isn't a game of "who can last the longest." It's a race against the clock. It's a DPS check.
Using the recommended party is like trying to win a drag race with a tank. Sure, you're safe, but you're definitely not going to win.
How to Become a Raid MVP: Build Your Own Squad of Glass Cannons
It's time to fire your terrible in-game advisor and build a team that actually wins. You need to assemble your own A-Team, a squad of specialists designed for one thing: maximum damage.
Building your own party is about more than just picking the right type. It’s about strategy. It's about becoming the MVP who carries the team.
1. Hunt for the Real Counters
Don't just settle for "super effective." Look for the boss's double weakness (4x damage) and stack your team with Pokémon that exploit it. These are your elite assassins. Got a Rayquaza raid? Ice-types are good, but a Mamoswine with Ice moves is a legend-killer.
2. Check Your Moves! Seriously
Having a Metagross is great, but if it has the wrong moves, it’s a wasted slot. Make sure your attackers have both a Fast Move and a Charge Move that are super effective against the boss. Don't be afraid to use those TMs!
3. Become a Weatherman
That little weather icon isn't just for decoration. The in-game weather boosts the power of certain move types by a whopping 20%. If it's "Sunny," your Fire, Grass, and Ground-type attackers suddenly hit like a truck. Playing the weather is a pro move that makes a huge difference.
4. Unleash the Secret Weapons: Shadows & Megas
Ready to go nuclear? Use Shadow Pokémon. They take more damage, but they also deal 20% more, making them the ultimate glass cannons. And don't forget Mega Evolutions. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon not only gets a massive power-up itself but also boosts the attacks of everyone else in the raid using the same type of moves. It's the ultimate team-player flex.
Stop letting the game's terrible advice cost you raid passes and rare Pokémon. Take a minute before your next raid to build and save a custom battle party. You'll see a massive difference in your damage contribution, the number of Premier Balls you get, and most importantly, your win rate. Go get 'em, trainer! 💪✨