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

Pokemon GO Fashion Week: Remote Raid Passes Arrive in Shadow Raids

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 offers a unique chance to catch Pokémon with enhanced IV stats from Shadow Raids. The convenience extends to the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time), where remote participation is also enabled, boosting the odds of encountering a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh and teaching it Sacred Fire. Furthermore, players can utilize Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.

While this marks the first time remote raid passes are usable in Shadow Raids, the feature is temporary. Post-Fashion Week, remote raid passes will no longer function in Shadow Raids. Whether this will become a permanent addition remains uncertain. Given past criticism regarding the in-person requirements for challenging Dynamax and Gigantamax battles, many players hope this convenient feature becomes a standard option.

Key Takeaways:

• Limited-Time Offer: Remote raid passes are available for Shadow Raids only during Fashion Week: Taken Over.
• Enhanced IVs: Shadow Raids offer a higher chance of capturing Pokémon with superior Individual Values (IVs).
• Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day: A special raid day on January 19th features boosted Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh encounter rates and the ability to teach it Sacred Fire.
• Charged TM Utility: Use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from captured Shadow Pokémon.
• Future Uncertainty: The future availability of remote raid passes for Shadow Raids remains unconfirmed.