Pokémon GO's Fashion Week: Taken Over – A Stylish Showdown!
Get ready for a fashionable fight in Pokémon GO! Fashion Week: Taken Over runs from January 15th to 19th, bringing a stylish battle against Team GO Rocket. This event offers a unique opportunity to confront Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. A Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th adds even more excitement, giving you a chance to catch this legendary Pokémon in its Shadow form.
This year's Fashion Week introduces two new Pokémon: Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai. Shroodle will be hatching from 12km Eggs. Expect increased Team GO Rocket activity at PokéStops and in balloons, providing ample chances to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.
New Shadow Pokémon are joining the fray, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Keep an eye out for Shiny variants! For the first time, you can participate in Shadow Raids remotely using Remote Raid Passes.
A special research task will reward you with a Super Rocket Radar, leading to the Giovanni battle and Shadow Palkia rescue. Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Complete a Collection Challenge to earn Stardust and encounter Trubbish. Don't forget to redeem your Pokémon GO codes!
Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day takes place on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This event features bonus Raid Passes, increased Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates, and the chance to teach Ho-Oh the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket unlocks even more rewards.