Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces a highly anticipated feature: remote raid pass compatibility with 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 event presents a unique chance to catch Pokémon with superior IV stats. 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, Charged TMs can be used to remove the Frustration move from Shadow Pokémon.
While the use of remote raid passes in Shadow Raids is temporary, ending after Fashion Week, it addresses a long-standing player request since Shadow Raids' 2023 introduction. The temporary nature of this feature leaves the future of remote participation in Shadow Raids uncertain, though many players hope it becomes a permanent addition, particularly given previous criticism regarding the in-person requirements for challenging raids.
