Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans

Summary

• Shadow Raid Day on January 19th features Ho-Oh, offering a chance to catch this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.
• Players can earn up to seven free Raid Passes by spinning PokéStops, and teach Shadow Ho-Oh the move Sacred Fire.
• A $5 ticket boosts the Raid Pass limit to 15, providing additional advantages.

Pokémon GO announces a Shadow Raid Day featuring Ho-Oh on January 19th, 2025—the first such event of the year. Trainers will have a renewed opportunity to capture this top-tier Fire-type Pokémon.

Shadow Raids, introduced in 2023, offer a unique way to obtain these powerful Pokémon variants after defeating Team GO Rocket. 2024 saw numerous successful events, including the return of Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo. Ho-Oh, a Legendary Bird of Kanto, originally appeared in 2020, while Shadow Mewtwo debuted at Pokémon GO Fest that same year. This Shadow Raid Day marks another exciting comeback for a powerful Pokémon.

Shadow Ho-Oh will be available in five-star raids from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on January 19th. Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh will have an increased appearance rate. Players can acquire up to five free Raid Passes by spinning PokéStops, increasing to seven with bonuses. A Charged TM can teach Ho-Oh the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids and Gyms).

Pokémon GO Brings Ho-Oh Back for Upcoming Shadow Raid Day

• When: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time
• Featured Pokémon: Shadow Ho-Oh
• Charged TM: Teaches Sacred Fire Charged Attack
• Tickets: A $5 ticket and a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be available

To enhance the Shadow Raid Day experience, Niantic offers a $5 ticket that increases the maximum obtainable Raid Passes from PokéStops to 15. This ticket also boosts Rare Candy XL acquisition rates, benefiting players leveling up level 40 Pokémon. Until 10 pm local time on January 19th, the ticket provides 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles. The Pokémon GO in-app store will sell an Ultra Ticket Box for $4.99, including an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

Despite being early in the year, the Pokémon GO event calendar is already packed. Sprigatito Community Day concluded on January 5th, and Fidough, a 2025 debut, is available until January 7th. Further events are anticipated, including Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th to February 2nd).