New Paldean Pokemon Added in Upcoming Pokemon GO Event

Get ready, Pokemon GO trainers! Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, are set to make their grand entrance in the game during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, kicking off on January 15, 2025. This exciting event not only introduces these new creatures but also brings a slew of bonuses and raids for players to enjoy.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, boasts a distinctive large head and eyes that dominate its body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with large eyes and uniquely sized fingers. Both have previously appeared in Pokemon Horizons episodes, adding to their allure.

During the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, which runs from January 15 at 12 am to January 19 at 8 pm local time, Shroodle can be found hatching from 12 km eggs. Players can then evolve it into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. The event also features increased appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to use a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. Snap a photo during the event, and you might encounter a stylish Croagunk.

Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adds Shroodle, Grafaiai, and Features Shadow Pokemon

• When: Wednesday, January 15, at 12 am to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8 pm local time
• New Pokemon: Shroodle (12 km eggs) and Grafaiai (evolves with 50 Shroodle Candy)
• Surprise encounters: Croagunk (when taking a snapshot during the event)

Event Bonuses

• Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons
• A Charged TM can be used to help a Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration

Added for the Event

• Special Research to save Shadow Palkia
• Field Research tasks rewarded with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs
• Collection Challenges
• Showcases
• Bundle costing 300 coins in the in-game shop

Shadow Pokemon 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 will unlock the opportunity to save Shadow Palkia, and six new Shadow Pokemon, including Unova's starters, will be available. Shadow Raids will feature seven monsters, with the addition of Remote Raid Passes for these battles. New Field Research tasks will offer Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs as rewards. Themed Showcases and Collection Challenges related to Fashion Week: Taken Over will be available, and the Web Store will introduce new offers. The in-game shop will feature a 300-coin bundle including an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

The next few days are packed with exciting activities for Pokemon GO players. The Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, a new Shadow Raid Day is scheduled for the upcoming days, and the Classic Community Day on January 25 will offer another chance to catch Ralts.