Pokemon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over event, launching January 15th, introduces Shroodle and Grafaiai, the Gen IX Poison/Normal-type Pokémon. This event, running until January 19th, 8 PM local time, offers various exciting features.
Shroodle will hatch from 12km Eggs, evolving into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket's presence increases at PokéStops and in balloons, with Charged TMs now capable of removing Frustration from Shadow Pokémon. Snapshot enthusiasts might encounter a fashionably dressed Croagunk.
Event Highlights:
- New Pokémon: Shroodle (12km Eggs), Grafaiai (Evolution)
- Surprise Encounter: Croagunk (Fashion Week outfit)
- Increased Team GO Rocket Encounters: PokéStops and Balloons
- Charged TM Utility: Removes Frustration from Shadow Pokémon
Additional Event Features:
- Special Research: Rescue Shadow Palkia.
- Field Research: Rewards include Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- Collection Challenges & Showcases: Event-themed activities.
- In-Game Shop Bundle: 300 Coins for an Incubator, Rocket Radar, and Premium Battle Pass.
Shadow Pokémon Encounters:
- Wild Encounters: Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, Bunnelby.
- One-Star Raids: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Totodile, Ralts.
- Three-Star Raids: Electabuzz, Magmar, Wobbuffet. Remote Raid Passes are usable.
Beyond Fashion Week, the Corviknight line debuts January 21st, a Shadow Raid Day is imminent, and a Classic Community Day featuring Ralts is scheduled for January 25th. Get ready for a busy few weeks in the world of Pokémon GO!
