Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

Summary

Shroodle and Grafaiai, the charming Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, 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 encounters with Shadow Pokémon.

Niantic's Fashion Week: Taken Over event brings Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to Pokémon GO starting January 15th. Beyond these new additions, players can expect a range of exciting in-game activities. Shroodle, a Pokémon with a distinctive large head and eyes, will hatch from 12 km eggs, evolving into Grafaiai at level 28 with 50 Shroodle Candy.

The event, running from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time, offers several features: increased Team GO Rocket balloon and PokéStop appearances; the ability to use Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon; and surprise encounters with a fashionably dressed Croagunk via snapshots.

Upcoming Pokémon GO Event: Fashion Week: Taken Over

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

Event Bonuses:

• Increased Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Charged TMs can remove the Frustration charged attack from Shadow Pokémon.

Event Additions:

• Special Research to rescue Shadow Palkia.
• Field Research tasks rewarding Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and Showcases.
• In-game shop bundle (300 Coins): Incubator, Rocket Radar, 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 allows players to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Shadow Pokémon will feature in raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these battles. New Field Research tasks offer Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. The event also includes themed Showcases and Collection Challenges.

Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight evolutionary line arrives in Pokémon GO on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.