Pokémon Go sees the return of Team Go Rocket for Fashion Week and Ho-Oh’s Shadow Raid Day

Get ready for Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over! Running from January 15th to 19th, this event is packed with exciting activities. Rescue Shadow Palkia by battling Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni. Shadow Ho-Oh also awaits in a Shadow Raid Day on January 19th.

This Fashion Week marks the debut of Shroodle and Grafaiai! Hatch Shroodle from 12 km Eggs. Expect increased Team GO Rocket encounters at PokéStops and in balloons, providing ample opportunities to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.

New Shadow Pokémon join the fray, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Keep an eye out for Shiny variations! For the first time, you can use Remote Raid Passes to participate in these Shadow Raids, regardless of location.

A special research task will grant you a Super Rocket Radar, leading to your showdown with Giovanni and the rescue of Shadow Palkia. Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Complete a special Collection Challenge to earn Stardust and an encounter with Trubbish.

Don't forget to redeem your Pokémon Go codes!

Ho-Oh's Shadow Raid Day takes place on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Enjoy increased Raid Passes and boosted Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates. Ho-Oh caught during this event can learn the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket unlocks additional rewards.