Pokemon GO enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting update! Niantic has announced that during the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event, players will have the unique opportunity to use remote raid passes in Shadow Raids for the first time. This event, set to run from Wednesday, January 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, promises thrilling encounters with one-star, three-star, and five-star Shadow Raids, whether you're participating in person or remotely. This limited-time feature offers players a golden chance to capture Pokemon with higher IV stats, enhancing your collection significantly.

As 2025 kicks off, Pokemon GO is buzzing with activity. Following the return of Ralts for the second Community Day of January, the Fashion Week: Taken Over event marks another exciting addition to the game. Shadow Raids, introduced in 2023, have quickly become a favorite among players for their chance to catch powerful Pokemon. The introduction of remote raid passes into these raids has been one of the most requested features since their inception, and now, fans' wishes are coming true, if only for a short period.

Pokemon GO Temporarily Introducing Remote Raid Passes for Shadow Raids

Mark your calendars for the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid day on January 19, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time. This special event within Fashion Week: Taken Over not only allows remote participation but also boosts your chances of catching the elusive shiny shadow Ho-Oh. Moreover, trainers can teach this legendary Pokemon the powerful charged attack, Sacred Fire, and use a Charged TM to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokemon.

The excitement around using remote raid passes in Shadow Raids is palpable among the Pokemon GO community. However, remember that this feature is exclusive to the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Once the event concludes, remote raid passes will no longer be usable in Shadow Raids. Whether Niantic will make this a permanent feature remains uncertain, but given the past criticisms regarding the in-person requirements for Dynamax and Gigantamax battles, many fans hope for a more inclusive approach in the future.