Team Go Rocket Returns for Fashion Week, Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day Announced

Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over – A Stylish Showdown!

Get ready for a fashionable fight in Pokémon GO! Fashion Week: Taken Over runs from January 15th to 19th, bringing a stylish battle against Team GO Rocket. This event offers a unique opportunity to challenge Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. A Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th adds another exciting challenge, with a chance to catch a Shiny Ho-Oh.

Two new Pokémon 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 chances to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.

New Shadow Pokémon join the fray: Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Shiny versions might appear! For the first time, Remote Raid Passes allow participation in Shadow Raids from anywhere.

A special research task unlocks a Super Rocket Radar, leading to the Giovanni battle and Shadow Palkia rescue. Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Complete a Collection Challenge to earn 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. Enjoy extra Raid Passes, increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates, and the chance for Ho-Oh to learn Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket unlocks additional rewards.