Summary
- Shadow Raid Day on January 19 features Ho-Oh, giving players a chance at the powerful Fire-type Pokemon.
- Players can get up to 7 free Raid Passes by spinning gyms, and they can teach Shadow Ho-Oh the move Sacred Fire.
- A $5 ticket boosts the Raid Pass limit to 15.
Pokemon GO has announced an exciting new Shadow Raid Day featuring Ho-Oh, set for January 19, 2025. This event marks the first of its kind in the new year, offering trainers a fresh opportunity to capture one of the most formidable Fire-type Pokemon in the game.
Introduced in 2023, Shadow Raids have provided Pokemon GO players with a thrilling new way to obtain Shadow variants by defeating Team GO Rocket. The previous year was packed with engaging events, including the return of Shadow Moltres in January and Shadow Mewtwo in August. Shadow Moltres, a Legendary Bird from Kanto, was added in 2020, while Shadow Mewtwo debuted at Pokemon GO Fest the same year. Now, players should mark their calendars for the return of another powerful creature.
Shadow Ho-Oh will be the star of Pokemon GO's upcoming Shadow Raid Day, taking place on January 19 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. During this window, Ho-Oh will appear in five-star raids, with an increased chance of encountering a shiny Shadow Ho-Oh. Players can earn up to five free Pokemon GO Raid Passes by spinning gyms, with the limit increasing to seven. Additionally, they can use a Charged TM to teach Ho-Oh the Charged Attack Sacred Fire, a powerful move with 130 power in trainer battles and 120 power in raids and gyms.
Pokemon GO Brings Ho-Oh Back for Upcoming Shadow Raid Day
- When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time
- Featured Pokemon: Shadow Ho-Oh
- Using Charged TM will teach it Charged Attack Sacred Fire
- A new $5 ticket and a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be available
To enhance players' experience during Ho-Oh's Shadow Raid Day, Niantic is offering a $5 ticket that increases the Raid Pass limit from gyms to 15. This ticket also boosts the chances of obtaining Rare Candy XL, making it an ideal time to farm this crucial item for level 40 monsters. Ticket holders will also enjoy 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles, with all benefits lasting until 10 pm local time on January 19. Additionally, the Pokemon GO Web Store will offer an Ultra Ticket Box for $4.99, which includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.
The year has just begun, but the Pokemon GO calendar is already brimming with activities to keep the community engaged. The Community Day featuring Sprigatito took place on January 5, and until January 7, players can catch Fidough, one of the new Pokemon GO debuts in 2025. The community eagerly awaits more details on other anticipated events, including the Community Day Classic on January 25 and the Lunar New Year event, scheduled from January 29 to February 2.
