Why You May Not Be Getting 5-Star Raids in Pokémon Violet (And How To Unlock Them)

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid Pokémon trainer and gaming content creator, one question I see often is why players can‘t seem to find 5-star raids after beating Violet. I‘ve dug into the issue more deeply and compiled the most up-to-date information on exactly how to unlock these elusive high-tier battles. Let‘s break it down:

TL;DR Key Requirements

According to aggregated data from fan sites like Serebii and community reports, the key criteria are:

  • Finish main story campaign (view credits)
  • Complete post-game Ace Tournament
  • Rematch and defeat all Gym Leaders again
  • Host around 15 x 4 or 5-star raids yourself

However, some players meet the above and still struggle getting 5-star raids to spawn. Below I explain why and extra troubleshooting tips.

Raid Spawn Rates Seem Randomized

Part of the reason you may not see 5-star raids is they appear randomly across the Paldea region after meeting unlock requirements. According to tests from CentroLeaks on Twitter, there is only a 25% chance raids that spawn will be 5-star. So you need some luck!

Raid LevelSpawn % Chance
1-star25%
2-star20%
3-star15%
4-star15%
5-star25%

Data Source: Aggregated from CentroLeaks on Twitter

This means you‘ll likely encounter more lower-tier raids as you explore. But don‘t worry – for every 5 raids you beat, the next raid spawn is guaranteed to be 4 or 5-star. Keep battling and the stronger raids will come!

Refreshing Overworld Spawns

If you‘re really struggling, manually refresh overworld spawn pools by:

  • Fast traveling
  • Entering/exiting raid portals
  • Changing Switch‘s date 1 day forward

Anecdotally, players also report joining friends‘ 5-star raids online can trigger more to then start spawning in your own game.

So try hosting some co-op raids via the Union Circle!

Max Raid Tier Might Be Too Low

Even if you meet unlock criteria, your max raid tier could still be too low. As you progress post-game and defeat more high-level raids, your max raid level will increase.

Notable milestones that further upgrade raid tiers:

  • Finish post-game Ace Tournament
  • Rematch and defeat all Gym Leaders again
  • Host around 15 x 4 or 5-star raids

So grind challenging raids solo or via co-op to force tougher ones to spawn!

I hope this guide gives you clarity on why you may not be seeing 5-star raids and actionable tips to unlock them. Let me know if you have any other Pokemon Violet questions!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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