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Team Go Rocket is increasing its nefarious presence in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, and this time they\u2019re taking it a step further than simply corrupting Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014they\u2019re heading to the Gyms.<\/p>

Niantic announced on May 18 that Shadow Raids will soon be coming to the mobile game, giving players access to a new challenge with new rewards and new Shadow Pok\u00e9mon to save. Like with Elite Raids, Shadow Raids will not be available all the time, rather they will be exclusive to certain event durations.<\/p>

There will also be new mechanics introduced to this Raid type, such as the addition of new items that impact players in battle as well as ways for the Raid bosses to become even more powerful as the battle progresses. As of now, these mechanics are exclusive to Shadow Raids and will not appear in other Raid types.<\/p>

Notably, not every Gym will be corrupted by Team Go Rocket, meaning that the regular Raid rotation will continue for players to indulge in should they not want to take part in Shadow Raids. <\/p>

Here\u2019s everything we know about Shadow Raids in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, which are expected to be a challenge for all players\u2014regardless of their experience.<\/p>