Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai!
This exciting event brings the Gen IX Pokemon Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to Pokemon GO for the first time. The event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. Key features include:
New Pokémon:
- Shroodle: Hatch from 12 km Eggs.
- Grafaiai: Evolve Shroodle using 50 Shroodle Candy.
Surprise Encounters:
- Croagunk: Encounter this stylish Croagunk by taking a snapshot during the event.
Event Bonuses & Features:
- Increased Team GO Rocket Encounters: Find them more frequently at PokéStops and in Balloons.
- Charged TM Utility: Use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
- Shadow Palkia Special Research: A special research task focusing on rescuing Shadow Palkia will be available.
- Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Encounter Shadow Taillow, Shadow Snivy, Shadow Tepig, Shadow Oshawott, Shadow Trubbish, and Shadow Bunnelby.
- Shadow Raids: Engage in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids featuring various Pokémon, including the debut of Remote Raid Pass compatibility.
- Field Research Tasks: Earn Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges & Showcases: Participate in event-themed challenges and showcases.
- In-Game Shop Bundle: A 300-coin bundle including an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Shadow Raid Lineup:
- One-Star: Shadow Nidoran♀, Shadow Nidoran♂, Shadow Totodile, Shadow Ralts
- Three-Star: Shadow Electabuzz, Shadow Magmar, Shadow Wobbuffet
Beyond Fashion Week, the Corviknight line debuts January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th. Get ready for a busy few weeks in Pokemon GO!
