"Pokemon GO to Introduce Two New Paldean Pokemon in Upcoming Event"

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai will make their debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting January 15.
• The event includes 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 make their grand entrance in the game during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This event kicks off on January 15 and promises a host of engaging activities and bonuses for players.

Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type creature from the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games, boasts a distinctive large head and eyes that dominate its appearance. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with large eyes and uniquely sized three-fingered hands. Both creatures have also made cameo appearances in the Pokemon Horizons series, adding to their charm and recognition.

During the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, which runs from January 15 at 12 am to January 19 at 8 pm local time, Shroodle will be available to hatch from 12 km eggs. Players can evolve it into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. The event also features increased appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, giving players the opportunity to use a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event might reward players with a stylish Croagunk.

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 (available from 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
• Bundle costing 300 coins in the in-game shop, including an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass

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 to save Shadow Palkia, and six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters, will appear. Shadow Raids will feature seven different Pokemon, including both Nidoran genders, and for the first time, players can use Remote Raid Passes in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward players with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event also includes themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. Special offers will be available in the Web Store, and a 300-coin bundle will be up for grabs in the in-game shop.

The upcoming days are packed with exciting events for Pokemon GO players. Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, a new Shadow Raid Day will take place, and a Classic Community Day on January 25 will offer players another chance to catch Ralts.