Niantic increased the area of test zones for Exclusive Raids in Pokémon GO. After Japan, they also take place in America. When they will come to Germany is still unclear.
The “Exclusive Raids” in Pokémon GO will soon give trainers around the world the chance to battle the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. These battles are exclusive because only trainers with an invitation can participate.
Currently, these special raids are being tested. The developers have recently added twelve new locations for the raids.
EX Raids last one hour, invitation comes 24 hours in advance
The Pokémon GO developers at Niantic have significantly increased the number of EX Raids. Many new locations have been added in recent days, and the test zone is expanding. Good news for trainers around the world who have not yet had the chance to participate in these raids.
The time window for EX Raids has been reduced from two hours to one hour. Additionally, invitations will be distributed 24 hours before the raids begin. These two times are values that Niantic may still experiment with during the tests to improve the player experience.
“During the field test, we will regularly adjust EX Raid battles in terms of eligibility, frequency, start time, location, and duration to make them engaging and rewarding…”
EX Raids are currently taking place in Japan and America at various times. In Japan, the fights occur from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and in America from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The raids are now taking place at the following locations:
- Japan
- Tokyo – Kinshiku Park “Kinshikuen east side entrance”
- Tokyo – Shibuya Hikarie
- Tokyo – Shinagawa
- Miyagi Prefecture – Gotokudai Park “Fourth Yokozuna Valley Wind”
- Nagano Prefecture – Nagano City “Chitose Shrine”
- Aichi-ken – Tsurumai Park
- Osaka prefecture – Tempozan Park
- America
- Francis Scott Key Memorial, San Francisco, CA
- SFSU Ying Yang, San Francisco, CA
- Dolores Park, San Francisco, CA
- Machado Park, Santa Clara, CA
- Alexander Hamilton, Central Park, New York
Will the tests come to us as well?
In Germany, trainers are still waiting for the EX Raids. When and if the test zone will expand to Germany and other countries is still unclear. It is possible that after a few more test days, the EX Raid feature will be unlocked in all countries.
When that will happen is not yet determined either. Typically, Niantic makes such significant announcements and firm dates shortly before release.
Sneak peek in the video: Here’s how the battle against Mewtwo goes
