Remote Shadow Raids and Max Battles Coming to Pokémon GO

Niantic has officially announced a series of exciting updates to Shadow Raids and Max Battles in Pokémon GO. These changes aim to give Trainers around the world more flexibility and greater access to powerful encounters—no matter where they are.

Remote Shadow Raids Starting May 13, 2025

Beginning Monday, May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (GMT -7), during the Crown Clash: Taken Over event, Trainers will be able to join Shadow Raids remotely using a Remote Raid Pass. This long-awaited feature will remain active permanently, even after the event ends.

Key details:

• Shadow Raids can be accessed remotely with a Remote Raid Pass.
• Each Shadow Raid will count toward your daily Remote Raid limit.
• Shadow Raids will still be available for in-person participation.

Remote Raid Limit Increased to 10 Per Day

Also starting May 13, 2025, the daily Remote Raid limit will increase from 5 to 10 raids per day. This applies to all Remote Raids, including Shadow Raids. During special events, this limit may be temporarily increased even further.

Remote Max Battles Starting May 19, 2025

One week later, on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT, just before Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day, Trainers will be able to participate in Max Battles remotely for the first time. To join, you’ll need a Remote Raid Pass and the standard amount of Max Particles.

What’s changing:

• Max Battles will support remote participation using a Remote Raid Pass.
• This feature will remain available after the event ends.
• In-person Max Battles will reward extra Premier Balls and XP.

Additionally, the Max Particle inventory limit will increase from 1,000 to 1,500. This cap may also be boosted during select events in the future.

Temporary Remote Raid Limit Boost to 20

To celebrate the new changes, a temporary increase to the Remote Raid limit will be in effect from Saturday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. PDT. During this period, Trainers will be able to do up to 20 Remote Raids per day.

What This Means for Trainers

These updates mark a significant step toward making high-level raids and battles more accessible and rewarding for all Trainers. Whether you’re facing off against Shadow Pokémon or taking on towering Max Raid bosses, you’ll now have more ways to participate—both locally and globally.

So grab your Remote Raid Passes, power up your team, and get ready for even more action in Pokémon GO!

Summary of Changes

• May 13, 2025: Remote Shadow Raids become available; Remote Raid limit increases to 10.
• May 19, 2025: Remote Max Battles become available; Max Particle cap increases to 1,500.
• May 24–25, 2025: Temporary Remote Raid limit boost to 20 per day.

Stay tuned for more updates and events, and happy raiding!