Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting January 15.
- The event will 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 Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This event kicks off on January 15 and promises a range of new features and bonuses for players to enjoy.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is known for its large head and eyes that dominate its body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a primate-like Pokemon resembling a lemur with distinctive large eyes and three-fingered hands. Both creatures have also appeared in Pokemon Horizons, 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. With 50 Shroodle Candy, players can evolve it into Grafaiai. The event also offers increased appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, allowing players to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event might lead to an encounter with a fashionably dressed 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 (from 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
The event also introduces a new Special Research to save Shadow Palkia and six new Shadow Pokemon encounters, including the Unova starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven monsters, with Remote Raid Passes available for use for the first time. New Field Research tasks will reward players with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. Themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available, and new offers will be featured in the Web Store, alongside a 300-coin bundle in the in-game shop.
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, offering another chance to catch Ralts.
