Pokemon GO Event Adding Long-Requested Feature for a Limited Time

Pokemon GO Fashion Week: Remote Raid Passes in Shadow Raids!

Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid pass functionality for Shadow Raids! This limited-time opportunity, running from January 15th, 12:00 a.m. to January 19th, 8:00 p.m. local time, allows trainers to participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids remotely or in person.

This exciting addition to the game offers players a chance to catch Pokémon with enhanced Individual Values (IVs) during Shadow Raids. The event even extends to a special Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time), boosting the odds of encountering a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh and enabling the teaching of the Sacred Fire charged attack. Furthermore, players can utilize Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.

Key Highlights:

• Limited-Time Offer: Remote raid passes for Shadow Raids are exclusive to Fashion Week: Taken Over.
• Enhanced IVs: Shadow Raids during the event offer a higher chance of catching Pokémon with superior IV stats.
• Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day: A special raid day on January 19th increases Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh encounter rates and allows teaching the Sacred Fire attack.
• Charged TM Utility: Use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from captured Shadow Pokémon.

The introduction of remote raid passes for Shadow Raids is a significant response to player demand since their 2023 introduction. While the current implementation is temporary, it addresses past criticisms regarding the in-person requirements for challenging raids, potentially paving the way for future permanent integration. Whether this becomes a standard feature remains to be seen.