Posted on by Chefelf

Pokémon GO EX Raid Pass Changes?

One of the most complained about “features” of Pokémon GO has been the somewhat recent inclusion of the EX Raid Pass Invitation system.  That’s saying a lot because if there’s one thing that Pokémon GO players like to do it’s complain.

I’m no exception.

There is a lot to complain about with the game.  The important thing that I hope Niantic understands is that while a lot of this can be viewed as whining and people being ungrateful we complain because we love the game and we want to see it live up to its potential.

Last night Niantic tweeted this: “Trainers, thank you for your feedback on EX Raid Battles.  We’re working to improve the invitation system based on what we heard from you.”

This is promising, however, I’d like to see the system just go away.  EX Raids have made me actually raid less.  I live about 45 minutes from where I work.  I used to do a raid or two on my way too and from work, sometimes on my break.  I no longer do this.  Why?  Because my fear is getting a raid pass for my work area on a day off or my home area while I’m at work.  Now I only raid around my home in hopes of getting an EX pass there.  I also work an erratic schedule so the likelihood of my not being able to participate in a potential EX Raid Battle is fairly high.

I also just went on a trip about 1,000 miles away.  Of course I didn’t participate in any raids there even though I wanted to as I didn’t want to run the risk of getting an EX pass there either.

Mewtwo is one of the most coveted Pokémon in Pokémon GO.  I know some people who have two or three.  I really feel like it would make much more sense to limit it to one per trainer and have a quest involved.  Quests are something I’ve wanted to see in the game since day one and even something that Draconius GO seems to have figured out.

Here are an example of some potential quest ideas.  You could say complete any 5 or any 10 of these.  Maybe you’d need to complete all of the quests listed below.  This is just me brainstorming about some things that would make me want to keep playing the game and repeating some of the aspects of the game that have gotten quite stale over the last fifteen months or so.

Quest Ideas:

  • Achieve level 30
  • Hatch 100 eggs
  • Win 500 gym battles
  • Get a gold gym badge in five gyms
  • Evolve 1,000 Pokémon
  • Catch 5,000 Pokémon
  • Collect 200 Pokédex entries
  • Defend Gyms for 2,000 hours
  • Collect gold level in 12 different Pokémon types
  • Walk over 1,000 kilometers
  • Do 100 raid battles

After completing all of these a number of things could happen.  You could receive a 50km egg and have to walk it to hatch a Mewtwo.  You could have to battle Mewtwo a number of times and weaken him to try to catch him.  You could have to battle some sort of NPC a number of times then get a Mewtwo.

Alternately they could make it much more challenging and have the quest be to catch a Weedle with an excellent throw.  After that I think they could just hand you a Mewtwo and you would have earned it.

1,942 Replies to “Pokémon GO EX Raid Pass Changes?”

  3. Yesterday, while I was at work, my cousin stole my apple ipad and tested to
    see if it can survive a 25 foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is
    now destroyed and she has 83 views. I know this is completely off topic but
    I had to share it with someone!

  7. Superb blog! Do you have any recommendations for aspiring writers?
    I’m planning to start my own blog soon but I’m a
    little lost on everything. Would you advise starting with
    a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are
    so many options out there that I’m totally overwhelmed ..
    Any suggestions? Thanks!

  10. I intended to compose you this very little note to finally say thanks a lot over again over the extraordinary things you’ve shared on this website. This is quite extremely open-handed of you to make unreservedly exactly what a number of people might have distributed as an ebook to earn some money for themselves, certainly given that you could possibly have tried it in the event you decided. The good ideas additionally worked to become easy way to fully grasp most people have the same zeal just like my own to grasp a lot more in regard to this problem. I think there are a lot more enjoyable sessions ahead for those who see your website.

  11. I needed to draft you a little remark to help thank you very much once again considering the breathtaking tactics you’ve discussed above. It is strangely open-handed with people like you to deliver without restraint exactly what a number of us could possibly have made available for an electronic book to make some profit for their own end, particularly since you could possibly have tried it in the event you decided. The suggestions also acted as the fantastic way to be aware that someone else have the identical interest similar to mine to realize great deal more on the topic of this matter. Certainly there are some more pleasurable situations up front for folks who read through your site.

  13. Thanks a lot for providing individuals with such a wonderful chance to read from this site. It’s always very ideal and also stuffed with a lot of fun for me personally and my office co-workers to search your blog at the least three times a week to learn the fresh guides you have. And of course, we are actually impressed with your astounding information you give. Certain two areas on this page are basically the most efficient we have ever had.

  14. My wife and i were absolutely fulfilled that Ervin managed to carry out his survey through the entire precious recommendations he came across from your own web pages. It is now and again perplexing to just always be making a gift of ideas that other folks may have been trying to sell. And now we keep in mind we need you to give thanks to for this. The explanations you have made, the simple blog navigation, the relationships you will help to engender – it’s got most great, and it is assisting our son in addition to our family feel that this theme is amusing, which is truly fundamental. Thank you for the whole thing!

  15. Thanks for one’s marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading
    it, you are a great author. I will make sure to bookmark your blog and will
    come back down the road. I want to encourage you to continue your great work, have a nice day!

  16. I seriously love your blog.. Excellent colors & theme.
    Did you create this web site yourself? Please reply
    back as I’m planning to create my own personal website and would love to find out where you got this from or exactly what the theme is called.
    Thanks!

  17. Needed to compose you this little bit of word so as to give many thanks yet again regarding the amazing tricks you have discussed in this article. This has been certainly tremendously generous of you to present without restraint what a number of us could possibly have advertised as an ebook to help make some cash on their own, specifically now that you could have done it if you ever desired. These pointers also acted as a great way to fully grasp other people have a similar eagerness really like my own to see lots more concerning this problem. I am sure there are numerous more enjoyable occasions up front for many who see your site.

  18. The following time I read a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I mean, I know it was my option to read, but I truly thought youd have one thing attention-grabbing to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about one thing that you can fix if you werent too busy on the lookout for attention.

  20. Thank you a lot for giving everyone such a spectacular opportunity to read from this website. It’s always so awesome and as well , packed with amusement for me personally and my office acquaintances to visit your blog really 3 times a week to see the new issues you have got. And lastly, I am actually fascinated with your attractive concepts you serve. Selected two tips in this posting are rather the best we have ever had.

  21. I was recommended this blog by my cousin. I am not
    sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else
    know such detailed about my difficulty. You’re amazing!
    Thanks! plenty of fish natalielise

  22. I truly wanted to type a small comment so as to express gratitude to you for these unique ideas you are giving here. My extended internet investigation has finally been rewarded with good quality information to exchange with my guests. I ‘d repeat that many of us visitors actually are really blessed to live in a really good site with so many perfect people with helpful opinions. I feel rather grateful to have used your webpage and look forward to many more entertaining times reading here. Thanks once more for all the details.

  23. I simply wished to appreciate you yet again. I am not sure the things that I would have carried out in the absence of the type of basics discussed by you regarding such subject. It was actually a alarming issue in my circumstances, however , encountering your well-written manner you handled it forced me to cry over delight. I am happy for your service as well as trust you comprehend what a powerful job that you’re accomplishing teaching other individuals with the aid of your blog post. Most probably you haven’t met all of us.

  24. I definitely wanted to write a brief remark to thank you for the splendid guides you are sharing on this website. My considerable internet research has now been recognized with professional content to talk about with my neighbours. I ‘d mention that many of us readers are truly fortunate to dwell in a notable website with so many wonderful people with valuable tricks. I feel extremely happy to have come across the webpages and look forward to so many more fun minutes reading here. Thanks a lot once more for everything.

  25. I do not even know the way I ended up right here, but I thought this post used
    to be good. I don’t recognise who you are but certainly you are going to a well-known blogger if you are not already.
    Cheers!

Comments are closed.