You'll need to pay for Nintendo Online to get Online Play, which includes Event Raids such as the Gimmighoul raids. Choose a length of time and the type of subscription you want.

To me tbh, its bs you need to PAY to play with friends, like why paywall that?

@Kettlon can i just use the 7 day trial?

I think you can, if that's free and available to you. I've not tried the 7-day trial myself though.

For your sake, I hope the answer is yes

Thank you so much!!! if i find a shiny gimmighoul, i owe it to you, @Kettlon

Sorry idk

I just played and yes i do just have to connect to poke portal. no nintendo online needed but thx anyways!