Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, starting January 15th. This event also features a special research quest to rescue Shadow Palkia and increased Shadow Pokémon encounters.
Shroodle, a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and its evolution, Grafaiai, will debut. Shroodle will hatch from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.
The event runs from January 15th, 12:00 AM to January 19th, 8:00 PM local time. Increased Team GO Rocket balloon and PokéStop appearances are expected, along with the ability to use Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot encounters with a fashionable Croagunk are also possible.
Event Highlights:
- New Pokémon: Shroodle (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (evolution)
- Surprise Encounter: Croagunk (Fashion Week outfit)
- Increased Team GO Rocket Activity: Balloons and PokéStops
- Shadow Pokémon Removal of Frustration: Via Charged TMs
- Special Research: Shadow Palkia rescue
- Shadow Pokémon Encounters: Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, Bunnelby
- Shadow Raids: One-star (Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Totodile, Ralts); Three-star (Electabuzz, Magmar, Wobbuffet) Remote Raid Passes usable.
- Field Research: Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, Fast TMs rewards.
- In-game Shop Bundle: 300 coins for Incubator, Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Pass.
Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight line arrives on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.