Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting January 15.
- The event will also feature special research to save Shadow Palkia and encounters with new Shadow Pokemon.
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 and promises a host of new features and bonuses for players to enjoy.
Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type Pokemon from the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games, is characterized by its large head and eyes that dominate its small body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with distinctive large eyes and 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 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, offering players the chance 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 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
- 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.
- A 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
A new Special Research will be available, offering players the chance to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters, will be introduced during the event. Shadow Raids will feature seven different monsters, including both Nidoran genders, 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 include 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 with an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
The next few days are packed with exciting activities for Pokemon GO players. The Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, followed by a new Shadow Raid Day and a Classic Community Day on January 25, giving players another chance to catch Ralts.
