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How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO

By LucyFeb 14,2025

Pokémon GO's newest additions keep trainers busy! Following Fidough's arrival, Shroodle is making its debut, but obtaining it isn't as simple as a standard wild encounter.

Shroodle's Pokémon GO Arrival

The Poison-type Shroodle enters Pokémon GO on January 15, 2025, as part of the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Originally from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, it's a relatively recent addition to the franchise. Post-event, Shroodle will remain obtainable.

Shiny Shroodle?

At launch, a Shiny Shroodle isn't available in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny variant will likely appear in a future event, possibly a Poison-type or Team GO Rocket focused one.

Acquiring Shroodle in Pokémon GO

Shroodle hatching from a 12KM Egg in Pokémon GO

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Breaking from the usual wild spawn pattern, Shroodle is exclusively hatched from 12KM eggs. This is currently the sole method of acquiring it.

12KM eggs collected from January 15th, 12 AM local time onwards, have a chance of hatching Shroodle. Its hatch rate is expected to be higher during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but it should remain in the 12KM egg pool afterward.

Obtaining 12KM Eggs

Since Shroodle is only found in 12KM eggs, here's a reminder on how to get them:

They're obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders (Sierra, Arlo, Cliff) or Giovanni. The Taken Over event is ideal for stocking up on 12KM eggs due to increased Team GO Rocket activity and easier Rocket Radar acquisition. However, you can battle GO Rocket Grunts at any time to challenge the Leaders and get a 12KM egg (provided you have inventory space).

Grafaiai Acquisition

Evolving Shroodle into Grafaifai

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Shroodle's evolution, Grafaiai, also arrives on January 15th. It doesn't hatch from eggs or appear in the wild; evolution is the only way to obtain it.

Evolution requires 50 Shroodle Candy. Hatching multiple Shroodle or using one as your buddy are the best ways to gather the necessary Candy.

Pokémon GO is currently available.

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