Alright folks, buckle up! Wanted to share my April 2024 raid hour adventures with everyone. Been grinding these raid hours for a while, always chasing that rush when the legendary pops up.
Planning the Attack
First thing I did was grab my phone and open the app. Yeah, obvious start, I know! But seriously, knowing the schedule is everything. Spent a good 10 minutes just staring at the in-game news section, scribbling down the April raid hour dates and times on a scrap piece of paper. Wednesdays, 6 PM local time. Locked that into my brain – and three calendar reminders just in case.
Next step: figuring out where. My town isn’t huge, but we got a decent bunch of gyms. Learned the hard way last month that just wandering around wastes precious raid time. So, I fired up my personal map – not some fancy thing, just the notes app where I jot down gym spots that usually pop off during raid hour.
- The Mall Parking Lot: Four gyms close together? Sign me up. Always lures active, usually draws a crowd.
- Downtown Square Fountain: Central spot, easy parking nearby, reliable for attracting trainers grabbing dinner or just hanging out.
- Big Park by the Lake: Three gyms along the main path. Scenic, good for walking between raids, but gotta watch the weather!
Checked the weather app too. Early April was dicey – one week promised rain. Decided Downtown Square or the Mall were safer bets that week. Dry feet mean happier raiding!
Raid Hour Madness
Come raid day, battery pack charged? Check. Comfy shoes? Double-check. Left home early – like 5:30 PM early. Wanted to scout. Popped over to the Mall first. Parked, grabbed a quick coffee, and literally watched the raid eggs start appearing on those four gyms around 5:55 PM. Hype level rising!
6 PM hit like a starting gun. Clicked that first gym invite – Tapu Bulu! Saw a few familiar trainer names pop in the lobby, plus some new ones. Smashed that raid pretty quick. Boom, one down. Immediately ran – okay, speed-walked – to the next gym visible nearby. Less than a minute left on the lobby timer there. Barely made it! Felt like winning a small race.
Spent the whole hour bouncing between those four Mall gyms. Saw one remote raider join one lobby – always nice to help someone out remotely. Mostly though, it was a handful of us locals physically there, shouting out raid types or just nodding at each other between clicks. Atmosphere was buzzing. Got rained on that one week? Totally worth it for the primal Kyogre that popped.
Some weeks I tried the park. Nice walk, but spacing is trickier. Sometimes gotta hustle a bit more to hit the third gym in time if the first two fights drag on. One night it was windy as heck near the lake, nearly blew my baseball cap into the water!
Wrapping Up & Takeaways
By 7 PM, usually managed 4-5 legendary raids, maybe a Mega thrown in if it was boosted. Legs definitely felt it after sprinting around! Immediately went into cleanup mode:
- Checked catches: Did I snag any hundos? Shinies? Got a shiny Landorus – victory screech occurred.
- Inventory check: Stocked up on Golden Razz and Revives? Absolutely. Raid hour is loot paradise.
- Recharged: Plugged the dying phone into the battery pack. Priority number one!
Bottom line for April?
- Know Your Zone: My mall spot killed it. Easy movement, reliable players.
- Scout Early: Getting there 15-30 mins early makes joining that first lobby stress-free.
- Expect Chaos, Enjoy the Hustle: Rain, wind, crowded lobbies – it’s part of the fun. Embrace the madness!
- Comfort is Key: Good shoes, weather gear, portable charger. Non-negotiable.
Hope this helps someone else crush next month’s raid hour! Back to grinding… gotta catch ’em all!
