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Upcoming Pokemon GO Event Adding 2 New Paldean Pokemon

by Liam Mar 04,2025

The Pokémon GO Fashion Week: Taken Over event, running January 15th (12 am) to January 19th (8 pm) local time, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokémon. Shroodle hatches from 12km eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 candies.

Image:  Event promotional image

This event also features:

  • Increased Team GO Rocket activity: Expect more encounters at PokéStops and in balloons. Charged TMs will help Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration.
  • Snapshot Surprise: Taking snapshots offers a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
  • Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby will appear.
  • Shadow Raids: One-star raids feature Shadow Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Totodile, and Ralts. Three-star raids include Shadow Electabuzz, Magmar, and Wobbuffet. Remote Raid Passes are usable for the first time in these raids.
  • Special Research: A new Special Research story arc allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia.
  • Field Research: Offers Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
  • In-Game Shop Bundle: A 300-coin bundle includes an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
  • Collection Challenges and Showcases: Event-themed challenges and showcases will be available.

Further Pokémon GO news includes the Corviknight line debuting January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts on January 25th.

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