Probably one of the biggest (HA!) features in SwSh is the introduction of Max Raid battles. From farming useful TRs, finding Gigantimax Raids, or those sweet sweet XP candies, raids got all your competitive needs.
But dont be lulled into a false sense of security; these raids, especially the tier 4 and 5s, can be absolutely brutal, so its very important to have a good team comp and a firm strategy before heading in. 4 KOs and the entire battle is over, regardless of whos left or progress made.
If you've found some powerful strategies, had some funny or heartbreaking encounters, or need some help taking down more powerful raids, hopefully you'll find it here!
One strategy i tound effective is bringing in a Grapploct and using Octolock as soon as possible, making the boss lose both defenses each turn. This allows everyone to deal more damage easier, even at the point of doing significant damage through the barrier they eventually set up.
Max Raid Den List by Serebii
But dont be lulled into a false sense of security; these raids, especially the tier 4 and 5s, can be absolutely brutal, so its very important to have a good team comp and a firm strategy before heading in. 4 KOs and the entire battle is over, regardless of whos left or progress made.
If you've found some powerful strategies, had some funny or heartbreaking encounters, or need some help taking down more powerful raids, hopefully you'll find it here!
One strategy i tound effective is bringing in a Grapploct and using Octolock as soon as possible, making the boss lose both defenses each turn. This allows everyone to deal more damage easier, even at the point of doing significant damage through the barrier they eventually set up.
Max Raid Den List by Serebii
Sword exclusive(s): Snorlax, Gengar, Kingler, Lapras, Garbodor, Corviknight, Appletun, Centiskorch, Grimmsnarl, Alcremie and Duraludon
Shield exclusive(s): Snorlax, Charizard, Butterfree, Machamp, Orbeetle, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Sandaconda, Hatterne and Copperajah
Both games: Snorlax, Toxtricity (amped in sword, low key in shield)
Note: both games can aquire these, but need to join a raid of the other version holder.
Shield exclusive(s): Snorlax, Charizard, Butterfree, Machamp, Orbeetle, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Sandaconda, Hatterne and Copperajah
Both games: Snorlax, Toxtricity (amped in sword, low key in shield)
Note: both games can aquire these, but need to join a raid of the other version holder.
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(I got a dreepy through trade and caught a raid ditto to brees it, but still kind of want a lower level drakloak :P)
