Paldea Pokémon Debut in New Pokémon GO Event

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai, Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, debut in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, starting January 15th.
• The event also features a Special Research to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters.

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 battles.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon, and its evolution Grafaiai, a primate-like Pokémon, originally appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These two Pokémon will also be appearing in the Fashion Week event in Pokémon GO.

The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. During the event, Shroodle will hatch from 12 km Eggs, and evolve into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops. A Charged TM can be used to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Taking a snapshot during the event 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 (evolution from 50 Shroodle Candy) Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (fashion outfit, via snapshot)

Event Bonuses:

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

Event Features:

• 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 allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon will feature in Shadow Raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks offer Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Fashion Week-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges are also available. The in-game shop offers a bundle including an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass for 300 Coins.

Following this event, the Corviknight evolutionary line debuts in Pokémon GO on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day focused on Ralts will occur on January 25th.