Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over – A Stylish Showdown!
Get ready for a fashionable fight in Pokémon GO! Fashion Week: Taken Over runs from January 15th to 19th, bringing a stylish battle against Team GO Rocket. This event offers a unique opportunity to confront Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. Furthermore, a Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th provides a chance to capture this legendary Pokémon in its Shadow form.
Two new Pokémon, Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai, debut during the event! Shroodle can be hatched from 12 km Eggs. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent at PokéStops and in balloons, providing ample chances to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.
New Shadow Pokémon join the roster, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Keep an eye out for Shiny variants! For the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used to participate in Shadow Raids, regardless of location.
A special research task will reward you with a Super Rocket Radar, leading to the battle with Giovanni and the rescue of Shadow Palkia. Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Completing a Collection Challenge grants Stardust and a Trubbish encounter.
Don't forget to redeem those Pokémon GO codes!
Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day takes place on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This event boasts increased Raid Pass availability and higher Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates. Ho-Oh caught during this period can learn the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. An event ticket, priced at $5, unlocks additional rewards.
