New Paldean Pokemon Added in Upcoming Pokemon GO Event

Niantic has unveiled that Shroodle and its evolved form, Grafaiai, will make their much-anticipated debut in Pokemon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This exciting event is set to kick off on January 15, 2025, and promises a host of new features and bonuses for players to enjoy.

Shroodle, a unique Poison/Normal-type Pokemon from the latest games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is characterized by its large head and eyes that dominate its small body. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with distinctive large eyes and three-fingered hands. Both creatures have also made cameo appearances in the Pokemon Horizons series, 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. Evolving Shroodle into Grafaiai will require 50 Shroodle Candy. The event will also see an increased presence of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, snapping a photo during the event could lead to an encounter with a fashionably dressed Croagunk.

Event Details

• When: January 15, 2025, at 12 am to January 19, 2025, at 8 pm local time
• New Pokemon: Shroodle (from 12 km eggs) and Grafaiai (evolves with 50 Shroodle Candy)
• Surprise Encounters: Croagunk in a fashion week outfit (when taking a snapshot)

Event Bonuses

• More frequent appearances of Team GO Rocket at PokeStops and in balloons
• Use a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokemon forget Frustration

Additional Event Features

• Special Research to save Shadow Palkia
• Field Research tasks rewarding Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs
• Collection Challenges and Showcases themed around Fashion Week: Taken Over
• A 300-coin bundle 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 will be available, offering players the chance to save Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokemon, including the Unova starters, will be introduced during the event. Shadow Raids will feature seven different Pokemon, with the notable inclusion of Nidoran female and male. 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. The event will also feature themed Showcases and Collection Challenges, and the in-game shop will offer a 300-coin bundle with an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

The coming days are packed with exciting activities for Pokemon GO enthusiasts. Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, and a new Shadow Raid Day will take place. Additionally, a Classic Community Day is scheduled for January 25, giving players another opportunity to catch Ralts.