Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokemon. This event offers a unique opportunity to encounter and evolve these newcomers.
Event Highlights:
- New Pokemon Debut: Shroodle hatches from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
- Shadow Pokemon Focus: Increased Team GO Rocket encounters at PokéStops and in balloons. Utilize Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot encounters with a fashionable Croagunk.
- Special Research: A new Special Research storyline allows players to rescue Shadow Palkia.
- Shadow Encounters & Raids: Six new Shadow Pokémon (including Unova starters) will appear in the wild, and seven Shadow Pokémon (including Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂) will be featured in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids. Remote Raid Passes are enabled for these raids.
- Event Bonuses: Field Research tasks will reward Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Collection Challenges and themed Showcases will also be available. A special in-game shop bundle (300 coins) includes an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Event Duration: January 15th, 12:00 AM – January 19th, 8:00 PM (Local Time)
Key Event Features:
- Shroodle Acquisition: Hatch from 12km Eggs.
- Grafaiai Evolution: Requires 50 Shroodle Candy.
- Shadow Pokémon: Increased encounters and new Shadow Raid options.
- Special Research: Focuses on rescuing Shadow Palkia.
- In-Game Shop Bundle: Offers value for players.
Beyond Fashion Week, the Corviknight line arrives January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is imminent, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th. Prepare for a busy few weeks in the world of Pokemon GO!
