Alright folks, been tinkering with remote raid passes all week like a mad scientist. Figured I’d spill the beans on how I’m scoring more without draining my wallet. Here’s exactly how it went down:
The Struggle Was Real
Started noticing my raid pass stash got drier than desert sand after Niantic changed the rules. Free daily passes? Poof. Vanished. Used to join global raids anytime from my couch, but suddenly couldn’t even touch 5-star raids without paying. Felt like getting locked outta my own house.
What Actually Worked
Scoured every inch of that app like detective hunting clues. Here’s what I physically did:
- Stalked free event boxes religiously – clicked that shop tab every single morning while brushing teeth.
- Grinded daily stamps until my fingers hurt. Slammed that “research breakthrough” button every seven days like clockwork.
- Camped out near gyms during raid hours like creep. Didn’t matter if it was Pidgey or Mewtwo – if free pass popped, I inched close enough to activate it.
The Big Realization
Found out free remote passes ain’t really “remote” anymore – total bait-and-switch. Those purple passes everyone wants? They’re literally just letting you join local raids from further away. Tested it by hiding behind trees across the street from gyms. Worked sometimes if GPS drifted enough. Felt like cheating the system with cheap tricks.
Current Hustle
Now my routine’s dumb simple but exhausting:
- Wake up → open shop → check free box → cuss when it’s just potions
- Walk dog → hit every pokéstop → complete easiest tasks
- Park butt near active gym → pray for GPS drift → spam join button
Ended up with 3 passes this week doing this circus act. Still garbage compared to old days, but better than zero. Whole thing feels like doing chores for crumbs. If you try this madness, bring snacks and patience.
