Paldea Pokémon Arrive in Pokémon GO

Summary

Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Pokémon, 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 Shadow Pokémon encounters.

Niantic has announced the arrival of Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, in Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, commencing January 15th. Beyond these new additions, the event boasts various bonuses and raid encounters.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is characterized by its large head and prominent eyes. Evolving at level 28, it transforms into Grafaiai, a lemur-like Pokémon with distinctive three-fingered hands. Both Pokémon have also appeared in Pokémon Horizons.

The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from 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 have an increased presence in balloons and at PokéStops. A Charged TM can be used to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot encounters with a fashionably dressed Croagunk are also possible.

Upcoming Pokémon GO Event: Shroodle, Grafaiai, and Shadow Pokémon

• When: Wednesday, January 15th, 12:00 AM – Sunday, January 19th, 8:00 PM (local time)
• New Pokémon: Shroodle (12 km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolves from 50 Shroodle Candy)
• Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (via snapshots)

Event Bonuses:

• Increased Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Charged TMs can remove the Frustration 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, Showcases, and 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 quest allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon will feature in Shadow Raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks will reward Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Fashion Week: Taken Over themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available.

The Corviknight evolutionary line debuts in Pokémon GO on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.