Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans

Pokémon GO's Shadow Raid Day: A Fiery Ho-Oh Returns!

Get ready for a fiery showdown! Pokémon GO announces a Shadow Raid Day featuring the legendary Ho-Oh on January 19th, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. This marks the first Shadow Raid Day of the year, offering trainers another chance to catch this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.

This event presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a Shadow Ho-Oh, potentially even a shiny variant. Players can earn up to seven free Raid Passes by spinning PokéStops, and a special $5 ticket boosts this limit to fifteen, providing additional chances to encounter this coveted Pokémon. Furthermore, trainers can teach their Shadow Ho-Oh the devastating Charged Attack, Sacred Fire, using a Charged TM.

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Event Highlights:

• Date & Time: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
• Featured Pokémon: Shadow Ho-Oh (increased shiny encounter rate)
• Raid Passes: Up to 7 free passes from Gyms (15 with $5 ticket)
• Special Move: Teach Shadow Ho-Oh Sacred Fire (Charged TM required)
• Bonus (with $5 ticket): 50% XP bonus, 2x Stardust from raids, increased Rare Candy XL chance. Bonuses last until 10 pm local time.
• Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99): Includes event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass.

Don't miss this chance to add a powerful Shadow Ho-Oh to your collection! Remember to stock up on Raid Passes and Charged TMs before the event begins. The $5 ticket offers significant advantages for maximizing your chances of success and earning extra rewards. This event follows the recent Sprigatito Community Day and the ongoing Fidough event, promising a busy start to the year for Pokémon GO players. Further events, including Community Day Classic and Lunar New Year celebrations, are on the horizon.