Question: pokemon sword and shield how to raid with friends?
Answer: Start any Max Raid Battle. First, a Host must find a Max Raid Battle at a Den in the Wild Area.
Set Link Code (Optional) ... 
Select 'Invite Others' ... 
Get ready for the battle. ... 
Wait for other players to join and get ready. ... 
Start the Battle. ... 
Go to the Y-comm Menu. ... 
Find the Max Raid Battle.