Paldea Pokémon Join GO!

Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokémon. This event runs until January 19th, 8 PM local time.

Key Event Features:

• New Pokémon Debut: Shroodle hatches from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
• Surprise Encounters: Snapshots offer a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
• Increased Team GO Rocket Activity: Expect more frequent appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Shadow Pokémon Countermeasures: Utilize Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration.
• Shadow Palkia Special Research: A new Special Research storyline allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia.
• Expanded Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Encounter Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby.
• Shadow Raids: Participate in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids featuring various Pokémon (see details below). Remote Raid Passes are supported.
• Field Research Rewards: Earn Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• In-Game Shop Bundle: A 300-coin bundle includes an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
• Collection Challenges & Showcases: Participate in event-themed Collection Challenges and Showcases.

Shadow Raid Lineup:

• One-Star: Shadow Nidoran♀, Shadow Nidoran♂, Shadow Totodile, Shadow Ralts
• Three-Star: Shadow Electabuzz, Shadow Magmar, Shadow Wobbuffet

The event also sets the stage for future activities, including the Corviknight evolutionary line debut on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day, and a Ralts Community Day on January 25th. Prepare for a busy few weeks in the world of Pokémon GO!