Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting on January 15, 2025.
- The event includes special research to save Shadow Palkia and encounters with new Shadow Pokemon.
Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO players: Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, are set to make their debut in the game during the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This event will kick off on January 15, 2025, and promises a range of exciting bonuses and raids for players to enjoy.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, features a large head and eyes that dominate its body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a primate-like Pokemon reminiscent of a lemur, known for its large eyes and unique three-fingered hands. Both creatures have also appeared in episodes of Pokemon Horizons, adding to their charm and appeal.
During the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, which runs from January 15 at 12 am to January 19 at 8 pm local time, players can hatch Shroodle from 12 km eggs and evolve it into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. The event will also see increased appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, giving players more opportunities to encounter Shadow Pokemon. Using a Charged TM, trainers can help these Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event might lead to an encounter with Croagunk dressed in a fashionable outfit.
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:
- Increased appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons
- Use of a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokemon forget Frustration
Added for the Event:
- Special Research to save Shadow Palkia
- Field Research tasks rewarding Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs
- Collection Challenges
- Showcases
- A 300-coin bundle in the in-game shop
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. The event will also feature six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters. Shadow Raids will include seven different monsters, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward players with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event will also host 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 containing an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
The coming days are packed with exciting activities for Pokemon GO players. Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, a new Shadow Raid Day will occur shortly after, and a Classic Community Day on January 25 will provide another chance to catch Ralts.
