Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai! This exciting event also features a special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and its evolution, Grafaiai, will debut. Shroodle will hatch from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
Event Details (January 15th, 12 AM – January 19th, 8 PM local time):
- New Pokémon: Shroodle (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolution)
- Surprise Encounter: Croagunk (Fashion Week outfit, from snapshots)
- Increased Team GO Rocket Activity: More frequent appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
- Charged TM Utility: Use Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
Event Additions:
- Special Research: Rescue Shadow Palkia.
- Field Research: Rewards include Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges & Showcases: Event-themed activities.
- In-Game Shop Bundle: 300 coins for an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Shadow Pokémon Encounters:
- Wild 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 (Remote Raid Passes accepted!)
Beyond Fashion Week, the Corviknight line arrives January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is imminent, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th. Get ready for a busy few weeks in Pokémon GO!
