Summary
- Shroodle and Grafaiai debut in Pokémon GO's Fashion Week event, starting January 15th.
- A special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters are also featured.
Niantic has announced the arrival of Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, in Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, commencing January 15th. This event offers more than just these new Pokémon; it includes exciting bonuses and raid battles.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is characterized by its large head and prominent eyes. Evolving at level 28, it transforms into Grafaiai, a lemur-like Pokémon with distinctive multi-sized fingers. Beyond their appearances in the Gen 9 games, both Pokémon have made brief appearances in Pokémon Horizons.
The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. During this period, Shroodle will hatch from 12 km Eggs, and evolves into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops, and a Charged TM can be used to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot enthusiasts have a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
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 50 Shroodle Candy) Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (from event 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.
- 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 unlocks the opportunity to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon feature in Shadow Raids, with Nidoran (male and female) included, and Remote Raid Passes are usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks provide Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Event-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges are available. The in-game shop offers a 300-coin bundle.
The following days bring further excitement: the Corviknight evolutionary line arrives January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is scheduled, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is set for January 25th.
