# Raids

Raids are a **PvE** battling feature that is accessible through the `/raids` menu. While Raids can be completed **Solo**, up to 5 players can join a [Party](/features/player/parties.md) to challenge the Raid together. 

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><h3><strong>Raid Phases</strong></h3><p>Learn about what to expect during a raid</p></td><td align="center"><a href="/pages/sfOzA8QEiYFXObPUSlyw" class="button primary">Battle Phase</a><a href="/pages/wFMh66Tn6iNLLhQ9YWMo" class="button primary">Catch Phase</a></td><td><a href="/files/Ef5WclSCdLoiexNz9lZn">/files/Ef5WclSCdLoiexNz9lZn</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h3><strong>Raid Settings</strong></h3><p>Learn about the various settings that can be configured during a raid</p></td><td align="center"><a href="/pages/3QrG2vi6Pgr2JDeHARwL" class="button primary">Modifiers</a><a href="/pages/kSEsp60ZMZ0rc0c0pOK5" class="button primary">Difficulty Tiers</a><a href="/pages/e4JiWZEAIX489hUE5fi0" class="button primary">Modes</a></td><td><a href="/files/hPWfJsjVY2tmWiMZnkTh">/files/hPWfJsjVY2tmWiMZnkTh</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Starting a Raid

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### Create or join a Party

> [*Main Article: Parties*](/features/player/parties.md)

Inviting other players to your party is not required, although more party members can increase your [Legendary Boss](/features/battling/raids/legendary-bosses.md) chance.

<figure><img src="https://i.gyazo.com/c96e98b8182bc3479a121ad1a33d6a35.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><em><code>/raids</code> menu</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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### Mode Selection

> [*Main Article: Modes*](/features/battling/raids/modes.md)

Click the "Raid Mode" button and select your desired mode (<mark style="color:green;">**Easy**</mark>**,&#x20;**<mark style="color:$warning;">**Medium**</mark>**,&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**Hard**</mark>**,** <mark style="color:blue;">**Wildcard**</mark>).

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[Legendary Bosses](/features/battling/raids/legendary-bosses.md) are only possible during <mark style="color:red;">**Hard**</mark> and <mark style="color:blue;">**Wildcard**</mark> Raids
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<figure><img src="https://i.gyazo.com/e3128f142f6b87185b2d19aea05a6b73.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><em>Mode selection menu</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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### Modifier Selection

> [*Main Article: Modifiers*](/features/battling/raids/modifiers.md)

Click the "Modifiers" button and select your desired modifiers.

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Modifiers are unlocked incrementally through raid completions
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<figure><img src="https://i.gyazo.com/f1b6c66a2fd72c672fcb96432b684065.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><em>Modifier selection menu</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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### Team Selection

Click the button containing your player skull, select your desired team, and click the "ready" button at the bottom of the menu.

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### Start the Raid

Once all party members have selected their party and clicked the "ready" button, click the "Start Raid" button.

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### Type Selection

All party members are teleported into the Raid Arena, and prompted to **vote** for one of five elemental types to determine the typing of the **Minions** spawned throughout the raid.

<figure><img src="https://i.gyazo.com/5830ed517f1c0df01ec04c5bd7af6724.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><em>Type selection menu</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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### Team Selection

Select the **three Pokémon** you'd like to use during the **Minion Waves**. Once all members of the party have selected their team, the [Battle Phase](/features/battling/raids/raid-phases/battle.md) will begin.

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<figure><img src="https://i.gyazo.com/7a98704c931bc3933090cc30af63f8c9.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p><em>Team selection menu</em></p></figcaption></figure>
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## Raid Tickets

A raid ticket is consumed upon starting a raid. All players are given **3 Raid Tickets** daily at midnight PT, with certain [donor](/features/donation-store.md#ranks) and crown ranks receiving additional tickets.

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<h4 align="center">Donor Ranks</h4>

<table><thead><tr><th width="149.0909423828125" align="center">Rank</th><th width="150" align="center">Daily Tickets</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Elite</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Master</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Champion</td><td align="center">4</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Omega</td><td align="center">5</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Apex</td><td align="center">5</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<h4 align="center">Crown Ranks</h4>

<table><thead><tr><th width="149.0909423828125" align="center">Rank</th><th width="150" align="center">Additional Tickets</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1377070066599989308.webp?size=128" alt=":crown_2:"> Platinum</td><td align="center">+1</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1377070077744255058.webp?size=128" alt=":crown_3:"> Diamond</td><td align="center">+2</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><img src="https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1377070087827357796.webp?size=128" alt=":crown_4:"> Emerald</td><td align="center">+3</td></tr></tbody></table>
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