Summary

• Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Pokémon, debut in Pokémon GO during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, starting January 15th.
• A special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters are also event highlights.

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Fashion Week: Taken Over event, bringing Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, to the game for the first time. Beginning January 15th, this event offers more than just these new Pokémon additions; players can expect exciting bonuses and raid battles.

Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, is characterized by its large head and prominent eyes. Evolving at level 28, it transforms into Grafaiai, a lemur-like Pokémon with distinctive three-fingered hands. Both Pokémon have also appeared in the Pokémon Horizons anime.

The Fashion Week: Taken Over event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. During this period, Shroodle will hatch from 12 km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will be more active in balloons and at PokéStops, and players can use Charged TMs to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Frustration attack. Taking snapshots offers a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.

Upcoming Pokémon GO Event: Fashion Week: Taken Over

When: Wednesday, January 15th, 12:00 AM – Sunday, January 19th, 8:00 PM (local time) New Pokémon: Shroodle (12 km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolves from Shroodle with 50 Candy) Surprise Encounters: Croagunk (from event snapshots)

Event Bonuses:

• Increased Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloons.
• Charged TMs can remove the Frustration attack from Shadow Pokémon.

Event Features:

• Special Research to rescue Shadow Palkia.
• Field Research tasks awarding Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Collection Challenges and Showcases.
• In-game shop bundle (300 Coins): Incubator, Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Pass.

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

A new Special Research quest allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia. Six new Shadow Pokémon, including Unova starters, will appear. Seven Pokémon will feature in Shadow Raids, with Remote Raid Passes usable for the first time in these raids. New Field Research tasks provide Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Event-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges are also available. The in-game shop offers a bundle containing an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass for 300 Coins.

The following days will see further Pokémon GO activity, including the debut of the Corviknight evolutionary line on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25th.