Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid pass compatibility with Shadow Raids. This limited-time opportunity allows players to participate in one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids remotely, from January 15th, 12:00 a.m. to January 19th, 8:00 p.m. local time.
This event marks a significant change, granting remote access to Shadow Raids for the first time since their 2023 introduction. The benefit? A higher chance of capturing Pokémon with superior Individual Values (IVs).
The convenience extends to the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time), offering boosted shiny Shadow Ho-Oh encounter rates and the ability to teach it Sacred Fire. Furthermore, players can utilize Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.
While this functionality is event-exclusive, the positive player response to this long-requested feature could influence Niantic's future decisions. The current limitations, particularly concerning in-person participation for challenging raids, have drawn criticism, making the potential for permanent remote raid pass integration in Shadow Raids a topic of considerable interest among players. The event serves as a test run for this popular demand.
