The Trouble with Pokémon Go Shadow Raids
Pokémon Go gamers are upset about Shadow Raids, especially Shadow Articuno Raids. These raids clash with regular ones on weekends. It’s tough to find players to team up with.
Two big issues make things worse. First off, you can’t use Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids. This makes teaming up harder. Second, Shadow Articuno has been the only raid of its kind for months. People don’t feel motivated to do it.
One gamer tried to get friends to join a Shadow Articuno Raid. But, no luck. “I heard crickets. By the fourth weekend, no one wants to join,” they shared. If Remote Raid Passes were usable, more would have come, including their partner.
Gamers Want Changes
Another player said trying to do a Shadow Articuno raid was frustrating. “Between Shiny Nihilego and Shiny Heatran raids, people choose those. And I get it,” they explained. Those raids are easier, and you can invite gamers to join.
To fix this, gamers suggest Niantic should make changes. They want Shadow Raids at different times, not clashing with others. They also want new raids often to keep interest up. Some say, limit these to weeklong Team Go Rocket events. Others want to use Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids.
Possible Fixes
Another idea is to make raid timers count up, not down. This would let players solo raids without waiting for others.
The Pokémon Go community wants improvements for a better Shadow Raid experience. Niantic needs to listen to keep players happy. It’s one of many issues that demand attention.
Final Thoughts
Players are speaking out. They want to enjoy Pokémon Go but need changes to do so. Let’s hope Niantic hears their calls and makes Shadow Raids fun again.