Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Pokémon, to the game. This event, running until January 19th, 8 PM local time, offers more than just these new additions.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal type, hatches from 12km Eggs and evolves into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket's presence increases, with more frequent appearances in balloons and at PokéStops. A Charged TM can now remove the Frustration Charged Attack from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot enthusiasts have a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
Event Highlights:
- New Pokémon: Shroodle (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolution)
- Surprise Encounter: Croagunk (fashion-themed)
- Increased Team GO Rocket Activity: Balloons and PokéStops
- Charged TM Utility: Remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon
Event Additions:
- Special Research: Shadow Palkia rescue mission.
- Field Research: Rewards include Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges & Showcases: Event-themed activities.
- In-Game Shop Bundle: 300 coins for an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Shadow Pokémon Encounters:
- Wild Encounters: Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, Bunnelby
- One-Star Raids: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Totodile, Ralts
- Three-Star Raids: Electabuzz, Magmar, Wobbuffet
Remote Raid Passes are usable in all Shadow Raids for the first time. The event also paves the way for the Corviknight line's arrival 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!
