Pokémon GO: How to Complete 12 Raids in One Hour

To complete 12 raids within a single one-hour Raid Hour event in Pokémon GO, prepare your inventory before the event starts, pre-plan a dense gym route, and play in a coordinated group to eliminate lobby countdown delays and speed up battle times.

Pre-Event Inventory Setup

Distractions during a Raid Hour cost valuable time. Prepare your bag and pass inventory before the event begins so your group does not have to stop between gyms.

• Stock Raid Passes: Purchase or store sufficient Premium Battle Passes or Remote Raid Passes for your target number of raids prior to the start signal.
• Clear Bag Space: Delete unneeded items so you can spin gyms for items without managing full inventory pop-ups.
• Confirm Group Readiness: Ensure all group members have adequate passes so no individual needs to stop mid-route to manage their shop or bag.

Gym Route Planning and Movement

Physical travel between gyms is the primary bottleneck when targeting double-digit raids within 60 minutes.

1. Map a 12 to 15 Gym Loop: Choose a tight geographical cluster where gyms are within short walking or driving distance and visible from one another.
2. Avoid Backtracking: Path in a continuous loop to prevent redundant travel time.
3. Move During Catch Screens: Begin walking or traveling to the next gym while the current catch encounter animation plays out.

Group Coordination and Battle Execution

A dedicated group guarantees immediate lobby entry and maximum damage output, reducing average clear times to 60–90 seconds per boss.

When an event split offers different raid boss types—such as standard Legendary raids alongside Shadow raids—align your team's strategy based on mechanics and player needs.

When fighting Shadow bosses like Shadow Thundurus, coordinate Purified Gem usage across your group to manage the boss's enraged phase quickly. Failing to use Purified Gems can stall battle progress and endanger your total raid count for the hour.