Pokémon Go sees the return of Team Go Rocket for Fashion Week and Ho-Oh’s Shadow Raid Day

Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over – A Style Statement with Shadowy Encounters!

Get ready for a stylish showdown in Pokémon GO! Fashion Week: Taken Over runs from January 15th to 19th, blending high fashion with thrilling battles against Team GO Rocket. This event presents a unique opportunity to challenge Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia.

New Pokémon Debut:

Two fashionable newcomers, Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai, are making their Pokémon GO debut! Shroodle can be hatched from 12 km Eggs.

Team GO Rocket Rampage:

Expect increased Team GO Rocket activity at PokéStops and in balloons. This provides ample chances to utilize Charged TMs and remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.

Shadow Pokémon Encounters:

A stylish selection of Shadow Pokémon are returning, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Keep an eye out for Shiny variations! For the first time, Remote Raid Passes allow participation in Shadow Raids, regardless of location.

Special Research and Rewards:

A special research task will reward you with a Super Rocket Radar, leading to the crucial battle with Giovanni. Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Completing a Collection Challenge grants Stardust and a Trubbish encounter. Don't forget to redeem your Pokémon GO codes!

Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day:

On January 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, participate in Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day. 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.