Remote Raid Change Lets More Pokemon Go Fans Score Shiny Shadow Pokemon

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This year, significant strides have been made in making “Pokemon Go” more compatible for remote play. Enhancements like increased creature appearances without needing PokeStops and other modifications have made playing in less densely populated areas a bit simpler. Most recently, “Pokemon Go” unveiled that Shadow Raids and Max Battles would now be conductable as Remote Raids. This update took effect during the Crown Clash: Taken Over event on May 13th, and the May 17th Shadow Regigigas Raid Day marked the first major legendary Shadow Raid event under the new Remote Raid system. As a result of this change, many players have been successfully capturing their inaugural Shiny Shadow Pokemon.

As a dedicated player, I must admit that I’ve encountered Shadow Raids before, albeit briefly, when Pokemon Go experimented with remote Shadow Raids during Ho-oh Shadow Raid Day in January. But now, with the feature becoming permanent, more of us are diving into our inaugural Shadow Raids, thanks to the convenience of joining using remote raid passes. This exciting development has opened up opportunities for many players to capture their first ever Shadow Shiny Pokemon, particularly during Regigigas Shadow Raid Day when the odds of encountering a Shiny Shadow Regigigas are increased!

Indeed, it’s not surprising that the r/PokemonGo subreddit is bursting with joyful posts from players who’ve managed to encounter Shadow Regigigas Raids in their local time, proudly showcasing their newly discovered Shadow Shiny Pokemon for all to see.

First shiny shadow
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Due to the new feature allowing remote participation, some players are embarking on their first-ever Shadow Raids. This change has proven advantageous for individuals who struggle to leave home or live in sparsely populated areas where there aren’t enough people to participate in raids nearby. Now, gamers living in remote locations where they couldn’t find enough people to battle a Shadow Regigigas Raid Boss can now invite friends worldwide to assist them. Consequently, more Shadow Regigigas and the chance for a Shiny Shadow Regigigas are available to everyone, making this an exciting time for those seeking this rare Shiny Pokemon, as the Shiny rate for Shadow Regigigas is increased during the event.

Shadow Regigigas Raid Day Details

Even though some players have already celebrated their victories, the Shadow Regigigas Raid Day isn’t complete for many time zones yet. The event is happening on May 17th, specifically from 2 PM to 5 PM in your local time. If you haven’t managed to get a Shiny Shadow Regigigas so far, there might still be a chance if it’s not after 5 PM in your area. With the Remote Shadow Raid update now active, you’ll have numerous opportunities for Shadow Raids from a distance, even if you don’t catch this one.

First raid and already caught a SHUNDO!!!
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During the Shadow Regigigas Raid Day, participants can enjoy various bonuses that make participating in Remote Raids even more enticing. Players can earn up to six free Raid Passes by spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event. Additionally, Shadow Regigigas caught during these raids may have enhanced Attack, Defense, and HP stats, making it more probable to capture a Shadow Regigigas with impressive 3-star attributes. To add to this, the limit for Remote Raids is temporarily increased to twenty, providing players with additional opportunities to attempt a Shundo catch.

In the upcoming Shadow Raid Days, players could have an opportunity to participate remotely using Remote Raid Passes. However, whether or not the Shiny boost will persist is yet to be determined. Regardless, it’s clear that players are finding the prospect of remote Shadow Raids quite enjoyable.

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2025-05-17 17:43