Remote raids do indeed deal less damage compared to raids joined from the physical location of the gym. This difference in damage dealt is due to the mechanics of remote raids and is an important aspect to consider when assembling your Pokémon team for battle.
When participating in a remote raid, you join the raid battle from the comfort of your own location using a Remote Raid Pass. While this allows you to join raids from anywhere, it also comes with a drawback in terms of the damage you can deal to the Raid Boss.
The damage reduction for remote raiders is implemented to balance the gameplay and encourage players to physically visit gyms for a more immersive experience. By reducing the damage, Niantic aims to maintain a sense of fairness between remote and in-person raiders.
The exact percentage of damage reduction for remote raids can vary depending on the specific raid, but it is generally around 20-50% less compared to being physically present at the gym. This means that your Pokémon’s attacks will not be as effective in dealing damage to the Raid Boss when participating remotely.
To compensate for the reduced damage, it is crucial to carefully select your Pokémon team when joining a remote raid. Focus on choosing Pokémon with high attack stats, powerful movesets, and type advantages against the Raid Boss. This way, even with the damage reduction, you can still contribute effectively to the raid battle and help your team defeat the Raid Boss.
Additionally, it’s important to coordinate with other remote raiders and in-person players to ensure a successful raid. Communication through platforms such as Discord or WhatsApp can help in organizing raid groups, sharing raid invites, and strategizing to optimize your chances of victory.
In my personal experience, I have participated in numerous remote raids and have noticed the impact of the damage reduction. Initially, it was a bit frustrating to see my Pokémon’s attacks dealing less damage than I had anticipated. However, once I adjusted my strategy and selected Pokémon with high attack stats and type advantages, I was still able to contribute effectively to the raid battles.
While remote raids do indeed deal less damage compared to raids joined from the gym’s physical location, with proper team selection and coordination, it is still possible to have a successful raid experience.