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, the event offers a variety of bonuses and challenges for players. Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon with distinctive large eyes, will hatch from 12km eggs. It evolves into Grafaiai at level 28 using 50 Shroodle Candy. Grafaiai, resembling a lemur, adds a unique visual flair to the game. Both Pokémon have previously appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and made minor 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 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops. Players can use Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Frustration attack. Snapshot encounters with a fashionably dressed Croagunk will also be available.

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 (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolves from Shroodle with 50 Candy)
• Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (fashion outfit, via snapshots)

Event Bonuses:

• Increased Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Charged TMs can remove the Frustration 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 quest allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon will feature in Shadow Raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks offer Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Event-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges are also included, along with in-game shop offers and a 300-coin bundle.

Following the 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.