Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid passes for Shadow Raids! This limited-time opportunity allows players to participate in Shadow Raids remotely, a first since their 2023 introduction.
Key Highlights:
- Remote Raid Access: For the first time, utilize remote raid passes in Shadow Raids during Fashion Week: Taken Over (January 15th, 12:00 AM – January 19th, 8:00 PM local time). This includes one-star, three-star, and five-star raids.
- Boosted IVs: Shadow Raids offer a chance to catch Pokémon with superior Individual Values (IVs).
- Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day: A special Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM local time) provides increased shiny encounter rates and the chance to teach Ho-Oh Sacred Fire. Charged TMs can also remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
- Temporary Feature: This functionality is event-exclusive; remote raid passes will be unavailable for Shadow Raids after Fashion Week concludes.
The temporary nature of this feature has sparked discussion. While players have long requested remote raid pass functionality for Shadow Raids, Niantic's decision to limit it to this event remains unclear. The potential for this to become a permanent feature is uncertain, though the community's previous concerns regarding in-person participation in challenging raids (like Dynamax and Gigantamax battles) suggest a strong argument for its implementation.
