Get ready for Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over, running from January 15th to 19th! This stylish event brings a host of exciting activities, including the chance to rescue Shadow Palkia by battling Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni. Shadow Ho-Oh will also be available during a special Shadow Raid Day on January 19th.
Two new Pokémon, Shroodle and Grafaiai, will debut! Shroodle can be hatched from 12 km Eggs. Team GO Rocket will be more prevalent at PokéStops and in balloons, providing increased opportunities to purify your Shadow Pokémon using Charged TMs to remove Frustration.
New Shadow Pokémon—Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby—will appear, with a chance for Shiny encounters. For the first time, you can use Remote Raid Passes to participate in these Shadow Raids, regardless of location.
A special research task will reward you with a Super Rocket Radar, leading to the battle with Giovanni and the rescue of Shadow Palkia. Additional Field Research tasks offer rewards such as Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Completing a Collection Challenge will grant Stardust and a Trubbish encounter.
Don't forget to redeem your Pokémon Go codes!
Ho-Oh's Shadow Raid Day takes place on Sunday, January 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Enjoy increased Raid Pass availability, boosted Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates, and the chance to teach your Ho-Oh the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket unlocks additional rewards.