Summary
- Pokémon GO players can use remote raid passes in Shadow Raids during Fashion Week: Taken Over.
- Players have the chance to capture Pokémon with higher IV stats during Shadow Raids.
- Remote raid passes will only be available in Shadow Raids for a limited time.
Niantic has announced an exciting update for Pokémon GO enthusiasts: the introduction of remote raid passes for Shadow Raids during the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Shadow Raids, which were introduced to Pokémon GO in 2023, have become a beloved feature for players looking to capture powerful Pokémon.
As 2025 kicks off, Niantic has lined up a series of updates for the popular augmented reality game. January brings the return of Ralts for the second Pokémon 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 Pokémon GO Fashion Week: Taken Over event, running from Wednesday, January 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, trainers can utilize remote raid passes for Shadow Raids for the very first time. Players can participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids either in person or remotely. Those who join these raids will have the opportunity to catch Pokémon with higher IV stats, enhancing their gameplay experience.
Pokémon GO Temporarily Introducing Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids
Although this feature is limited to the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, players can still enjoy battling remotely 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 capturing the elusive shiny shadow Ho-Oh and can teach it the charged attack Sacred Fire. Additionally, players can use a Charged TM on Shadow Pokémon to replace the move Frustration.
The introduction of remote raid passes for Shadow Raids has been a highly requested feature since their addition to the game in 2023. Players are excited to leverage this new opportunity, although it's important to note that once the Fashion Week: Taken Over event ends, remote raid passes will no longer be usable for Shadow Raids.
It remains uncertain whether Niantic will make this feature a permanent addition to Pokémon GO or if it will be a one-time event. The developers have faced criticism regarding the need for in-person gatherings for Dynamax and Gigantamax battles, making the potential permanence of remote raid passes for Shadow Raids a highly anticipated change for many fans.
