Pokemon GO Event Adding Long-Requested Feature for a Limited Time

Pokemon GO Fashion Week: Remote Raid Passes Enter the Shadow Realm

Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid pass functionality for Shadow Raids. This limited-time opportunity, running from January 15th, 12:00 a.m. to January 19th, 8:00 p.m. local time, allows trainers to participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids remotely or in person.

This event marks a significant change for Shadow Raids, initially launched in 2023. The inclusion of remote raid passes addresses a long-standing player request, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Participating in Shadow Raids during this period offers increased chances of capturing Pokémon with superior IV stats.

The temporary nature of this feature is noteworthy. While remote raid passes are enabled for Shadow Raids only during Fashion Week, a special exception exists: a Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time) also allows remote participation. This raid day boosts the odds of encountering a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh and provides the chance to teach it the Sacred Fire charged attack. Furthermore, players can utilize Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.

Key Takeaways:

• Limited-Time Offer: Remote raid passes for Shadow Raids are exclusive to the Fashion Week: Taken Over event.
• Improved IV Chances: Shadow Raids during the event offer higher chances of catching Pokémon with better IVs.
• Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day: A special raid day on January 19th allows remote participation with increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates.
• Charged TM Utility: The event offers a chance to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.

The future of remote raid passes in Shadow Raids remains uncertain. While this trial period addresses past criticism regarding the accessibility of in-person raids, Niantic hasn't confirmed whether this feature will become a permanent addition to the game.