New Paldean Pokemon Added in Upcoming Pokemon GO Event

Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai will debut in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event starting January 15.
• The event will feature special research to save Shadow Palkia and encounters with new Shadow Pokémon.

Niantic has exciting news for Pokémon GO enthusiasts: Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai will make their debut in the game during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, kicking off on January 15. This event promises a host of thrilling activities and bonuses for players to enjoy.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, is known for its large head and eyes that dominate its appearance. At level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a lemur-like primate with distinctive large eyes and uniquely sized fingers. Both Pokémon have also made brief appearances in Pokémon Horizons episodes.

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 in 12 km eggs. Players can evolve Shroodle into Grafaiai using 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons, offering players the chance to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration using a Charged TM. Additionally, taking a snapshot during the event may lead to an encounter with a fashion week-themed Croagunk.

Upcoming Pokémon GO Event Adds Shroodle, Grafaiai, and Features Shadow Pokémon

• When: Wednesday, January 15, at 12 am to Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 8 pm local time
• New Pokémon: Shroodle (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 PokéStops and in balloons
• A Charged TM can be used to help a Shadow Pokémon 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

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

The event will also unlock a new Special Research to save Shadow Palkia and introduce six new Shadow Pokémon, including the Unova starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven monsters, including Nidoran female and male, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. The event will also feature Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges. The Web Store will have new offers, and the in-game shop will offer a 300-coin bundle containing an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

The next few days promise a variety of engaging activities for Pokémon GO players. The Corviknight evolutionary line will debut on January 21, followed by a new Shadow Raid Day and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25.