Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

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 Gen IX additions, the event is packed with bonuses and exciting challenges. Shroodle, a Pokémon with a uniquely large head, evolves into the lemur-like Grafaiai at level 28. Both Pokémon have made cameo appearances in Pokémon Horizons.

During the event (January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time), 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 help Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration. Snapshot enthusiasts might 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 with 50 Shroodle Candy)
• Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (from event 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 awarding Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and Showcases.
• A 300-coin bundle in the in-game shop (containing 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 unlocks the opportunity to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon 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. Event-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges are available. The in-game shop offers a bundle, and the web store features new deals.

The following days bring further excitement: the Corviknight evolutionary line debuts on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.