
Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokemon. This event runs until January 19th at 8 PM local time.
Key Event Features:
- New Pokémon Debut: Shroodle will hatch from 12km eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
- Surprise Encounters: Snapshotting during the event offers a chance to encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
- Shadow Pokémon: Increased Team GO Rocket encounters at PokéStops and in balloons. A Charged TM can remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. New Shadow Pokémon encounters include Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby.
- Shadow Raids: One-star raids feature Shadow Nidoran♀, Shadow Nidoran♂, Shadow Totodile, and Shadow Ralts. Three-star raids include Shadow Electabuzz, Shadow Magmar, and Shadow Wobbuffet. Remote Raid Passes are enabled for these raids.
- Special Research: A new Special Research storyline allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia.
- Field Research: Tasks reward Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- In-Game Shop: A 300-coin bundle includes an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Event Bonuses:
- Increased Team GO Rocket presence at PokéStops and in balloons.
- Charged TMs can remove the Frustration charged attack from Shadow Pokémon.
Beyond Fashion Week:
The Corviknight evolutionary line arrives on January 21st, followed by a Shadow Raid Day and the Ralts Community Day on January 25th. This packed schedule promises exciting gameplay for Pokémon GO trainers.