Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event on January 15.
- Special research to save Shadow Palkia and new Shadow Pokemon encounters will also be part of the event.
Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, are set to make their debut in the game during the upcoming Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This event kicks off on January 15, promising players a range of bonuses, raids, and the introduction of these two unique monsters from the Gen 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokemon, is known for its large head and eyes that dominate its appearance. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with distinctive large eyes and three-fingered hands. Both have also made brief appearances in Pokemon Horizons episodes, adding to their allure.
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 encounter Shroodle by hatching 12 km eggs. Evolving Shroodle into Grafaiai requires 50 Shroodle Candy. The event will also see an increased presence of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, giving players more opportunities to engage with Shadow Pokemon. A unique feature allows trainers to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event may lead to an encounter with a stylish Croagunk.
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
- Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons.
- A Charged TM can be used to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Added for the event
- Special Research to save Shadow Palkia.
- Field Research tasks rewarded with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges.
- Showcases.
- Bundle costing 300 coins in the in-game shop, including an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
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
Players will have the chance to unlock a new Special Research aimed at saving Shadow Palkia. The event introduces six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven different monsters, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event will also feature Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. The Web Store will offer new deals, and the in-game shop will have a 300-coin bundle.
The coming days are packed with exciting events for Pokemon GO players. The Corviknight evolutionary line will make its debut on January 21, followed by a new Shadow Raid Day and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25.
