Trainers,
a new batch of raid invites has been distributed, targeting mostly new and first time raiders. We’re unsure if the new EX raid distribution algorithm is already in place, but it could have been postponed for after Ho-Oh raids finish(鳳王只開放到12/12).
Multiple anecdotal reports state that first time and casual raiders were given priority in this raid invite cycle. We can confirm that gyms that were selected include both sponsored and normal gyms, mostly, but not exclusively located in parks.
We’re actually quite interested to see how the algorithm works, so make sure to share your raider badge and more info in the comments in case you got an invite in this turn.
P.S. If you did not receive an invite, don’t be super salty — we didn’t get one either, despite heavily raiding for the past 3 weeks in a row. We were on a mission to complete an absurd amount of raids, but haven’t had any luck with receiving an EX invite.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE GLOBAL CATCH CHALLENGE
Millions of Trainers around the world participated in the Global Catch Challenge where they came together to collectively catch over 3 billion Pokémon. After this incredible milestone was reached, Ho-Oh started appearing in Raid Battles for the very first time. Now it"s your turn to get in on the action. Grab your friends and battle Ho-Oh in Legendary Raid Battles at Gyms worldwide—before it disappears on December 12, 2017!
Visit our official blog to see the highlights of the Global Catch Challenge.
Thank you to all the Trainers everywhere who took part in the Global Catch Challenge–and to our inspiring Pokémon GO Travel hosts, Tiffany Herrera (IHasCupquake), Leon Martins (Coisa de Nerd), and Rachel Quirico (SeltzerPlease). We couldn’t have done it without you!
This Pokémon GO Travel adventure may have come to an end, but your adventure is just beginning. On a trip? Venturing to a new part of town? Share your adventures with us on your preferred social media channels by using #PokemonGO.