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For the first time ever, Shadow Raids can be done remotely in Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO history will be made this weekend, with Shadow Ho-Oh able to be battled remotely.

Niantic unexpectedly revealed that starting from this weekend, players can participate in Shadow Ho-Oh Raids from home – a first for any Shadow Raid in Pokémon GO’s history.

For quite some time, Pokémon GO players have been asking for the capability to conduct Shadow Raids from a distance. Beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 19th, you can join in on a Five-Star Shadow Raid featuring Shadow Ho-Oh!

Shadow Ho-Oh Raids can be done with a Remote Raid Pass

On the horizon lies the Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day in Pokémon GO, which marks another instance of formidable Shadow Legendary Pokémon making a comeback within the game through Raid Battles. Shadow Legendary Pokémon initially appear as an encounter upon defeating Giovanni, later transitioning to become available via Raid Battles.

In simpler terms, Shadow Legendary Pokémons make an appearance every Saturday and Sunday. Each month or during Raid Days, a different Legendary Pokemon is showcased. Some recent Raid Days have featured Shadow Lugia and Shadow Mewtwo.

On the other hand, the Shadow Raid system isn’t universally well-received. Overcoming Shadow Raids requires a good number of Trainers and an ample supply of Purified Gems. Given that Shadow Pokémon dish out more damage than their regular counterparts, these are quite valuable tools indeed.

However, for individuals living in rural areas or those who don’t have many people to play with, remote raids have been quite challenging to participate in due to their limited accessibility. Unfortunately, up until now, Remote Raid Passes have not been an option to join a Shadow Raid. If no one is nearby to battle a raid, you’re left without the chance to engage.

Announcement is huge boost to rural Trainers in Pokémon GO

Intrinsically, that setting held a touch of irony. While Dark Pokémon were commendable, their added strength wouldn’t be particularly significant in large Raid groups. However, when it comes to tackling or dueling Legendary Raids on your own or with another trainer, they truly shine.

This implies that for those Pokémon GO players who desperately require the opportunity to encounter Legendary Pokémon, such as Shadow Ho-Oh, it was quite challenging to do so with ease.

1) This change has been warmly received and will significantly benefit rural players in Pokémon GO. Additionally, there’s an added advantage: the distribution of Individual Values (IVs) for Shadow Ho-Oh battled remotely will be more consistent. This means that you won’t waste a Remote Raid Pass on a Pokémon with poor IVs, as the minimum IV floor is being raised to 6/6/6.

Will this be a one-off?

The situation isn’t entirely positive right now, as it stands. Niantic has made it clear that the limit on Remote Raids still applies this weekend. Moreover, at present, this seems to be a single occasion. After Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day concludes, Shadow Raids in Pokémon GO will revert back to being local-only again.

It seems plausible that Niantic is considering the effects of this update, particularly whether players prefer remote Raiding or not. Is this adjustment reducing the number of in-person gatherings for Raids? It’s unlikely we won’t see more remote Shadow Raids in the future, but for now, make the most of this feature while it’s available.

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2025-01-15 00:40

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