Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai debut in Pokemon GO in Fashion Week event on January 15.
- Special research to save Shadow Palkia and new Shadow Pokemon encounters will also be part of the event.
Niantic has announced that Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai will make their Pokemon GO debut in the new Fashion Week: Taken Over event. The event will start on January 15, and in addition to the addition of the two monsters, the developers have detailed the bonuses and raids that Pokemon GO players can expect.
Shroodle is one of the pocket monsters introduced with the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This Poison/Normal-type has a large head and eyes that take up about half the size of its body. When it hits level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a small primate Pokemon very similar to a lemur, with large eyes and hands that have three fingers of different sizes. As well as appearing in the Gen 9 games, the two critters have made minor appearances in Pokemon Horizons episodes.
Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans
Pokemon GO announces a new Shadow Raid Day and reveals that a powerful Pokemon will be returning to the augmented reality game.
Shroodle and Grafaiai will also be joining Pokemon GO in the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Starting on January 15 at 12 am and ending at 8 pm on January 19 local time, during the event, Shroodle will appear for Pokemon GO players who hatch 12 km eggs, who can evolve it into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will appear more often in balloons and PokeStops, and players can help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration by using a Charged TM. Trainers who take a snapshot will have the chance to encounter Croagunk wearing a fashion week outfit.
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 (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
- Bundle costing 300 coins in the in-game shop
Shadow Pokemon encounters
- Shadow Taillow
- Shadow Snivy
- Shadow Tepig
- Shadow Oshawott
- Shadow Trubbish
- Shadow Bunnelby
Shadow Raids
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One-Star
- Shadow Nidoran♀
- Shadow Nidoran♂
- Shadow Totodile
- Shadow Ralts
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Three-Star
- Shadow Electabuzz
- Shadow Magmar
- Shadow Wobbuffet
A new Special Research will be unlocked with the chance to Save Shadow Palkia, and six new Shadow Pokemon will appear during the event, such as the Unova's starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven monsters, including Nidoran female and male, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will be available and reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available. The Web Store will have new offers and the in-game shop will have a 300-coin bundle with an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
The next few days promise several engaging activities for players of the augmented reality game. The Corviknight evolutionary line will debut in Pokemon GO on January 21, while a new Shadow Raid Day will take place over the next few days. Classic Community Day is also confirmed and will give players a new chance to catch Ralts on January 25.
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
