Can I do raids while on cooldown?

Short Answer: No, you cannot do raids while on cooldown unless you’re at the location that put you on cooldown.

No, you cannot do raids in Pokemon GO while you are on the cooldown period (unless you’re at the location that put you on cooldown).

If you attempt to battle in a raid while on cooldown, it will:

  • Kick you out of the Gym back to the main world
  • Result in losing the Raid Pass entirely
  • Show an error message or loading screen
  • Waste your time and resources

Warning: Make sure you double-check your cooldown before attempting any raids to avoid losing your Raid Pass!

Pro Tips for Safe Raiding:

  • Unless you are speed raiding, spin the Gym for items first
  • If you get items from the spin, you’re ready to battle safely
  • Use cooldown calculators to track your wait time
  • Always wait the full cooldown period before traveling to raids
  • Consider your last action’s location when planning raid routes
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