Get ready for a stylish showdown in Pokémon GO as Fashion Week: Taken Over hits the streets from January 15th to 19th! This isn’t just about trends—it’s a full-scale invasion by Team Go Rocket, and they’ve brought some rare Shadow Pokémon with them. The highlight? The chance to rescue **Shadow Palkia** after defeating Giovanni in a special climax battle. But that’s not all—on January 19th, mark your calendars for **Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day**, where you can take on the legendary phoenix in a powerful Shadow form.
New Pokémon Debut: Shroodle & Grafaiai
Fashion Week brings the *Pokémon Scarlet and Violet* duo into the spotlight with the global debut of **Shroodle** and its evolution, **Grafaiai**. Keep an eye out for Shroodle hatching from 12 km Eggs, and don’t miss the chance to add this graffiti-loving Pokémon and its bold evolved form to your collection.Team Go Rocket Takes Over
During the event, Team Go Rocket Grunts will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons, giving you more opportunities to battle and rescue Shadow Pokémon. This is the perfect time to use a **Charged TM** to replace the Frustration move and fully integrate your rescued Pokémon into your roster.New Shadow Pokémon & Remote Raid Access
A fresh wave of Shadow Pokémon will be available through Shadow Raids, including **Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby**. Some of these may even appear in their rare Shiny forms! For the first time, you can join Shadow Raids remotely using **Remote Raid Passes**, making it easier than ever to participate no matter where you are.Special Research & Collection Challenge
Complete the **Special Research storyline** to earn a **Super Rocket Radar**, unlocking the ultimate battle against Giovanni and the chance to rescue **Shadow Palkia**. Along the way, you’ll also encounter **Field Research tasks** offering valuable rewards like Mysterious Components, Fast TMs, and Charged TMs. Finish the **Collection Challenge** to earn Stardust and a guaranteed encounter with **Trubbish**.Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day – January 19th
On **Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time**, don’t miss **Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day**! This special event features: - Increased availability of Raid Passes - Higher odds of encountering a **Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh** - The chance for caught Ho-Oh to learn the devastating **Charged Attack: Sacred Fire** - An optional event ticket ($5 USD) packed with bonus rewards for dedicated trainers[ttpp]
Before diving into the action, make sure to redeem the latest Pokémon GO codes to maximize your rewards and prepare for the ultimate rescue mission. Fashion Week is here—and it’s time to take back the city, one Shadow Pokémon at a time.
