The Pokemon GO event is adding a long-requested feature for a limited time

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Summary

  • Pokemon GO players can use remote raid passes in Shadow Raids during Fashion Week: Taken Over.

  • Players have a chance to catch Pokemon with higher IV stats during Shadow Raids.

  • Remote Raid Passes will only be available in Shadow Raids for a limited time.

Niantic made the announcement Pokemon Go players can use remote raid passes for Shadow Raids for the first time during the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Shadow Raids were introduced Pokemon Go in 2023 and were a popular way of catching powerful Pokémon.

At the start of 2025, Niantic has already announced a number of updates for the popular augmented reality game. Only in January Pokemon Go players see the return of Ralts to the second Pokemon Go Community day of the month. With a new event about to launch, Pokemon Go developers surprised fans by bringing a long-awaited feature to the mobile game.

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During Pokemon Go During the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, trainers can use remote raid passes for Shadow Raids for the first time. The event runs from Wednesday January 15th at 12:00 AM to Sunday January 19th, 2025 at 8:00 PM local time, during which players can participate in any one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids in person or remotely. All players who participate in Shadow Raids will have a chance to capture Pokemon with higher IV stats.

Pokemon GO is temporarily introducing Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids

While this feature will be limited to the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, players can battle remotely on the day of the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid on January 19th between 14:00 and 17:00 local time. On Raid Day, Trainers will have an increased chance to catch the elusive Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh, along with the ability to teach him the charged Sacred Fire attack. Players can also use Charged TM on Shadow Pokémon to forget about the frustration of moving.

Players will no doubt be excited about using their remote raid passes in Shadow Raids, as it remains one of them Pokemon Gothe most requested features since they were first added to the game in 2023. It's worth noting that once the Fashion Week: Taken Over event ends, players will no longer be able to use any remote raid passes in Shadow Raids.

It's hard to say if Niantic will allow players to use remote raid passes for shadow raids going forward, or if this is a one-off experience. Developers from Pokemon Go faced criticism for Dynamax and Gigantamax battles due to the number of trainers that had to gather in person to face the tougher monsters, so it would make sense for many fans if the feature became permanent.

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