Summary
Shroodle and Grafaiai, the charming Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, debut in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, starting January 15th. This event also features a special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased encounters with Shadow Pokémon.
Niantic's Fashion Week: Taken Over event brings Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to Pokémon GO starting January 15th. Beyond these exciting additions, players can anticipate various bonuses and raid challenges.
Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type Pokémon with distinctive large eyes, makes its appearance in 12 km Eggs. Evolving it into Grafaiai requires 50 Shroodle Candy. These Pokémon, initially introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, have also made cameo appearances in Pokémon Horizons.
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 12 km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops, and a Charged TM can be used to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Taking a snapshot 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 (12 km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolves from Shroodle with 50 Candy)
- Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (from snapshots)
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) including an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and 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 save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Shadow Pokémon will feature in raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these battles. New Field Research tasks offer Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. The event also includes themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. New offers are available in the web store, and a 300-coin bundle in the in-game shop contains an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
The Corviknight evolutionary line arrives in Pokémon GO on January 21st, followed by a Shadow Raid Day and the Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25th.
