Fashion Week Sees Team Go Rocket Return for Shadow Ho-Oh Raid

Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over – A Style Statement with Shadowy Surprises!

From January 15th to 19th, Pokémon GO hosts its Fashion Week event, but with a twist! Team GO Rocket is crashing the runway, offering a chance to battle Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. This stylish showdown also features a Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th, giving you a shot at adding this legendary Pokémon to your collection.

Two new Pokémon are making their debut: Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai. Shroodle can be hatched from 12 km Eggs. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent at PokéStops and in balloons, providing ample opportunities to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.

A stylish lineup of Shadow Pokémon returns, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Shiny versions might even appear! For the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used to participate in these Shadow Raids, regardless of location.

A special research task will unlock a Super Rocket Radar, leading you to Giovanni and the Shadow Palkia rescue mission. Additional Field Research tasks provide rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Completing a Collection Challenge earns you Stardust and a Trubbish encounter.

Don't forget to redeem those Pokémon GO codes!

Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day takes place on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This event boasts increased Raid Pass availability and higher Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates. Ho-Oh caught during this period can learn the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket unlocks even more rewards.