Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid pass compatibility with Shadow Raids. This limited-time opportunity, running from January 15th, 12:00 a.m. to January 19th, 8:00 p.m. local time, allows players to participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids remotely or in person. A key benefit? Increased chances of catching Pokémon with superior IV stats.
This temporary addition addresses a long-standing player request, first voiced after Shadow Raids launched in 2023. The event even extends this functionality to the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time), boosting shiny Shadow Ho-Oh encounter rates and allowing the teaching of the Sacred Fire charged attack. Furthermore, players can utilize Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.
While the use of remote raid passes in Shadow Raids is currently event-exclusive, its inclusion is significant. The feature's popularity stems from previous criticisms of in-person raid requirements for challenging battles, such as Dynamax and Gigantamax encounters. Whether this trial run leads to permanent integration remains uncertain, but it offers a promising glimpse into a potentially more accessible future for Shadow Raids.
