Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Pokémon, debut in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, starting January 15th.
• A special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters are also featured.

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Fashion Week: Taken Over event, bringing Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to the game for the first time. Beginning January 15th, this event offers more than just these new additions; players can expect exciting bonuses and raid challenges.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is characterized by its large head and prominent eyes. Evolving at level 28, it transforms into Grafaiai, a lemur-like Pokémon with distinctive multi-sized fingers. Beyond their appearances in the Gen IX games, both Pokémon have made brief appearances in Pokémon Horizons episodes.

The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. During this period, Shroodle will hatch from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops, and players can use Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Frustration attack. Taking snapshots offers a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.

Upcoming Pokémon GO Event: Fashion Week: Taken Over

When: Wednesday, January 15th, 12:00 AM – Sunday, January 19th, 8:00 PM (local time) New Pokémon: Shroodle (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolves from 50 Shroodle Candy) Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (snapshot encounter)

Event Bonuses:

• Increased Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Charged TMs can remove the Frustration Charged Attack from Shadow Pokémon.

Event Additions:

• Special Research to rescue Shadow Palkia.
• Field Research tasks rewarding Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and Showcases.
• In-game shop bundle (300 Coins): Incubator, Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Pass.

Shadow Pokémon 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 quest allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon will feature in Shadow Raids, with Nidoran (male and female) included, and Remote Raid Passes will be usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks will provide Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available. The in-game shop offers a bundle for 300 coins.

The following days will also see the debut of the Corviknight evolutionary line (January 21st), a Shadow Raid Day, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts (January 25th).