New Paldean Pokemon Added in Upcoming Pokemon GO Event

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai will make their debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting on January 15.
• The event will feature special research to save Shadow Palkia and encounters with new Shadow Pokemon.

Niantic has exciting news for Pokemon GO enthusiasts: Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai will debut in the game during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Scheduled to start on January 15, this event promises a plethora of engaging activities and bonuses for players.

Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type creature introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, boasts a distinctive appearance with a large head and eyes that dominate its body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a small primate-like Pokemon reminiscent of a lemur, complete with large eyes and uniquely sized three-fingered hands. Both creatures have made brief appearances 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, players can encounter Shroodle by hatching 12 km eggs. With 50 Shroodle Candy, you can evolve it into Grafaiai. The event also increases the frequency of Team GO Rocket appearances at PokeStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event may lead to an encounter with Croagunk dressed in a Fashion Week outfit.

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
• A 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 storyline will allow players the chance to save Shadow Palkia, and six new Shadow Pokemon, including Unova's starters, will be available. Shadow Raids will feature seven different monsters, including both female and male Nidoran, and for the first time, players can use Remote Raid Passes in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. Themed Showcases and Collection Challenges related to Fashion Week: Taken Over will also be available. The Web Store will introduce new offers, and the in-game shop will feature a 300-coin bundle containing an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

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