'Pokemon Go' Green Screen Bug Wreaks Havoc On Raids
Pokemon Go has a new bug, and it's frustrating anyone who tries to participate in Raid [...]
The Consequences Of Resetting
As we mentioned previously, players can reset their game and re-enter the Capture Screen by tapping on the gym where the Raid took place. As long as the Raid is still active -- you can still see the Raid Boss on the top of the gym, or a medal standing in its place -- you should still be able to enter the Raid and automatically be taken back to the Raid Screen.
However, the glitch causes one other unintentional side effect. Upon re-entering the Raid and Capture Screen, the Raid Boss's CP will be identical to that of every other player who had to leave and re-enter the Raid. Players won't actually know what the Raid Boss's actual CP is until after they've captured the Pokemon.
There is a way to figure out what the Raid Boss's actual CP is in advance. When a Raid Group defeats a Raid Boss, keep an eye out for its CP after it drops down to normal levels. That's what CP the Raid Boss will be once you capture it.
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The biggest issue surrounding the bug is the fact that players can't "fix" it if the Raid's overworld timer runs out. Because of this, it's highly recommended that players get to Raids as soon as possible, and schedule their raid groups accordingly.
That might be a bit frustrating to hear for those who don't have an active Pokemon Go community in their city or town, but the only way to prevent this bug from impacting your Raid experience is to ensure that you have enough time to complete the Raid, exit the game, and then re-enter the Raid with time remaining.
This is a pretty bad bug, so we're hoping Niantic takes action and fixes it before the weekend is over.
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