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Joining Max Raid Battles Online
Pokémon Winds and Waves

Joining Max Raid Battles Online

Learn how to join Max Raid Battles online in Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. Discover tips and strategies for participating in these challenging cooperative battles.

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Joining Max Raid Battles Online

Learn how to join Max Raid Battles online in Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. Discover tips and strategies for participating in these challenging cooperative battles.

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Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming entries in the mainline Pokémon games, set in a tropical region based on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The games will feature new Grass, Fire, and Water-type starter Pokémon: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua, respectively. This guide will cover how to join Max Raid Battles online in these new titles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Ensure you have a stable internet connection and are logged into your Nintendo Account.
  2. 2
    Access the Rotom Phone and select the 'Y-Comm' feature.
  3. 3
    Choose the 'Max Raid Battle' option.
  4. 4
    You can either 'Search for a Raid' to join an ongoing battle or 'Create a Raid' to invite others.
  5. 5
    If searching, select your desired raid based on Pokémon type, difficulty, or trainer count.
  6. 6
    Once a raid is found, confirm your participation and select a Pokémon to bring into battle.
  7. 7
    Work with your online teammates to defeat the Dynamaxed Pokémon within the time limit.
Tips
  • Always bring Pokémon that have type advantages against the raid boss.
  • Coordinate with your team on which moves to use, especially when the boss shields itself.
  • Consider using support moves to aid your teammates.
  • Be aware of the timer and try to defeat the boss as quickly as possible.
  • If you are struggling, try creating a raid with a password to play with friends.

Successfully completing a Max Raid Battle rewards players with experience points, Watts, and a chance to catch the Dynamaxed Pokémon. Rare items can also be obtained.

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