Paldean Pair Joins Pokémon GO Roster

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 12 km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy.

This event also features:

• Increased Team GO Rocket activity: Expect more frequent appearances at PokéStops and in balloons. Charged TMs can be used to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.
• Snapshot encounter: Taking a snapshot during the event 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: Tasks will reward Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• In-game bonuses: Collection Challenges, Showcases, and a 300-coin bundle (Incubator, Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Pass) will be available.

Following the Fashion Week event, the Corviknight evolutionary line arrives on January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is planned, and a Classic Community Day focusing on Ralts is scheduled for January 25th.