Paldean Pokémon Duo Joins 'GO' Adventure!

Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai!

This exciting event brings the Gen IX Pokemon Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to Pokemon GO for the first time. Shroodle will hatch from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. The event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time.

Beyond these new additions, players can anticipate:

• Increased Team GO Rocket activity: Expect more frequent appearances at PokéStops and in balloons. Use Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration.
• Snapshot Surprise: Snapping a photo during the event might lead to a stylish Croagunk encounter.
• Shadow Palkia Special Research: A new Special Research story arc will allow trainers to rescue Shadow Palkia.
• Expanded Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Six new Shadow Pokémon will appear, including some Unova starters (Shadow Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott).
• Shadow Raids: One-star and three-star Shadow Raids featuring familiar faces and utilizing Remote Raid Passes.
• Field Research Tasks: Earn Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and Showcases: Event-themed challenges and showcases will test your skills and showcase your catches.
• In-game Shop Bundle: A 300-coin bundle including an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.

Shadow Pokémon Lineup:

• One-Star Raids: Shadow Nidoran♀, Shadow Nidoran♂, Shadow Totodile, Shadow Ralts
• Three-Star Raids: Shadow Electabuzz, Shadow Magmar, Shadow Wobbuffet
• Wild Encounters: Shadow Taillow, Shadow Snivy, Shadow Tepig, Shadow Oshawott, Shadow Trubbish, Shadow Bunnelby

This Fashion Week event is packed with opportunities to catch new Pokémon, battle in Shadow Raids, and complete various challenges. Don't miss out! Further events on the horizon include the Corviknight evolutionary line debut (January 21st), a Shadow Raid Day, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts (January 25th).