Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting January 15.
- Special research to save Shadow Palkia and encounters with new Shadow Pokemon will be featured.
Niantic has announced that Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai will make their debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, which kicks off on January 15. This event not only introduces these two new monsters but also brings a host of exciting bonuses and raid opportunities for Pokemon GO players.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokemon from the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games, features a large head and eyes that dominate its small body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a primate-like Pokemon resembling a lemur, known for its large eyes and distinctive three-fingered hands. Both creatures have appeared in the Pokemon Horizons series, adding to their allure for fans.
During the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, from January 15 at 12 am to January 19 at 8 pm local time, Shroodle will be available in 12 km eggs, and players can evolve it into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration with a Charged TM. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event may lead to an encounter with a fashion week-themed Croagunk.
Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adds Shroodle, Grafaiai, and Features Shadow Pokemon
- When: Wednesday, January 15, at 12 am to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8 pm local time
- New Pokemon: Shroodle (12 km eggs) and Grafaiai (evolves with 50 Shroodle Candy)
- Surprise encounters: Croagunk (when taking a snapshot during the event)
Event Bonuses
- Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons.
- A Charged TM can be used to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Added for the Event
- Special Research to save Shadow Palkia.
- Field Research tasks rewarded with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges.
- Showcases.
- A bundle costing 300 coins in the in-game shop, including an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
Shadow Pokemon Encounters
- Shadow Taillow
- Shadow Snivy
- Shadow Tepig
- Shadow Oshawott
- Shadow Trubbish
- Shadow Bunnelby
Shadow Raids
- One-Star:
- Shadow Nidoran♀
- Shadow Nidoran♂
- Shadow Totodile
- Shadow Ralts
- Three-Star:
- Shadow Electabuzz
- Shadow Magmar
- Shadow Wobbuffet
A new Special Research will be available, offering players the chance to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters, will appear during the event. Shadow Raids will feature seven different monsters, including both Nidoran genders, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event will also include Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. The Web Store will offer new deals, and the in-game shop will feature a 300-coin bundle with an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
The coming days promise a variety of engaging activities for Pokemon GO players. The Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, a new Shadow Raid Day will occur over the next few days, and a Classic Community Day on January 25 will give players another chance to catch Ralts.
