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 exciting additions, the event is packed with bonuses and challenges. Shroodle, a Pokémon with a large head and expressive eyes, will hatch from 12km Eggs. Evolving it into Grafaiai requires 50 Shroodle Candy. This lemur-like Pokémon, with its distinctive large eyes and three-fingered hands, will be a welcome addition to many trainers' collections. Both Pokémon have previously appeared in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games and made minor appearances in Pokémon Horizons episodes.
The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. During this period, players can hatch Shroodle from 12km Eggs and evolve it into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent in balloons and at PokéStops. A Charged TM can be used to remove the Frustration Charged Attack from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot encounters with a fashionably dressed Croagunk add a stylish twist.
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 (evolution from 50 Shroodle 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 Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
Event Additions: Special Research to save Shadow Palkia; Field Research tasks rewarding Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs; Collection Challenges; Showcases; a 300-coin bundle in the in-game shop.
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 Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ included, and Remote Raid Passes are usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks will reward Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Event-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available, alongside new offers in the web store and a 300-coin bundle (Incubator, Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Pass) in the in-game shop.
The excitement continues beyond Fashion Week: Taken Over! The Corviknight evolutionary line debuts in Pokémon GO on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned for the coming days, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.
