Pokemon GO Introduces Long-Awaited Feature in Limited-Time Event

Summary

• Pokemon GO players can use remote raid passes in Shadow Raids during Fashion Week: Taken Over.
• Players have the chance to capture Pokemon with higher IV stats during Shadow Raids.
• Remote raid passes will only be available in Shadow Raids for a limited time.

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: for the first time, players can use remote raid passes during Shadow Raids at the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Introduced in 2023, Shadow Raids have become a favorite among players for catching powerful Pokemon.

As we step into 2025, Niantic is rolling out a series of updates for the beloved augmented reality game. January kicks off with the return of Ralts for the second Pokemon GO Community Day of the month. Amidst these updates, the developers have thrilled fans by introducing a long-awaited feature to the mobile game.

During the Pokemon GO Fashion Week: Taken Over event, which runs from Wednesday, January 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, trainers can participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids either in person or remotely. This event offers players the opportunity to capture Pokemon with higher IV stats, enhancing their chances of building a formidable team.

Pokemon GO Temporarily Introducing Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids

Although this feature is limited to the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, players can also use remote raid passes during the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid day on January 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. On this special raid day, trainers will have an increased chance of catching the elusive shiny shadow Ho-Oh and can teach it the powerful charged attack, Sacred Fire. Additionally, players can use a Charged TM on Shadow Pokemon to replace the move Frustration.

Gamers are eagerly anticipating the chance to use their remote raid passes in Shadow Raids, a feature that has been highly requested since its introduction in 2023. However, it's important to note that once the Fashion Week: Taken Over event ends, remote raid passes will no longer be usable in Shadow Raids.

It remains uncertain whether Niantic will make remote raid passes a permanent feature for Shadow Raids or if this is a one-time event. The developers have faced criticism over the need for in-person gatherings for Dynamax and Gigantamax battles, making a permanent remote option highly desirable for many fans.