New Paldean Pokemon Added in Upcoming Pokemon GO Event

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting on January 15, 2025.
• The event will also feature special research to save Shadow Palkia and introduce new Shadow Pokemon encounters.

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Shroodle and its evolved form, Grafaiai, are set to make their debut in the game during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This event is scheduled to kick off on January 15, 2025, and promises a host of engaging activities and bonuses for players.

Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type Pokemon from the recently released Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, boasts a distinctive appearance with its large head and eyes that dominate half of its body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a primate-like creature reminiscent of a lemur, known for its large eyes and unique three-fingered hands. Both creatures have also appeared in episodes of Pokemon Horizons.

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, these can be evolved into Grafaiai. The event will also see an increased presence of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, snapping a photo during the event might lead to an encounter with Croagunk donning a fashionable 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 (available in 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 will reward players with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and themed Showcases will be available.
• A new bundle in the in-game shop will be available for 300 coins, 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

A new Special Research will be unlocked, offering players the opportunity to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokemon will make their appearance, including the Unova starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven different Pokemon, with Nidoran female and male among them. For the first time, players can use Remote Raid Passes in these Shadow Raids. New Field Research tasks will be available, rewarding players with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event will also feature Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. The Web Store will introduce new offers, and the in-game shop will feature a 300-coin bundle containing an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

The coming 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. Additionally, a Classic Community Day is confirmed for January 25, giving players another chance to catch Ralts.