Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

Author: Carter Feb 25,2025

Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokémon. This event runs until January 19th at 8 PM local time.

Key Event Features:

  • New Pokémon Debut: Shroodle hatches from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
  • Surprise Encounters: Snapshot encounters with a fashionably attired Croagunk.
  • Increased Team GO Rocket Activity: Expect more Rocket Balloons and PokeStops.
  • Shadow Pokémon Relief: Use Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
  • Shadow Palkia Rescue: A special research task focuses on saving Shadow Palkia.
  • Expanded Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Includes Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby.
  • Shadow Raids: One-star raids feature Shadow Nidoran (♀ & ♂), Totodile, and Ralts. Three-star raids include Shadow Electabuzz, Magmar, and Wobbuffet. Remote Raid Passes are now usable.
  • Event Bonuses: Field Research tasks provide Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Collection Challenges and themed Showcases are also available.
  • In-Game Shop Bundle: A 300-coin bundle includes an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.

Post-Event Activities:

The Corviknight line arrives January 21st, followed by a Shadow Raid Day and the Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25th. Prepare for a busy few weeks in the world of Pokémon GO!