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 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 challenge Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. Furthermore, a Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Day on January 19th provides a chance to capture this legendary Pokémon in its Shadow form.

Two new Pokémon, Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai, debut during Fashion Week. Shroodle can be hatched from 12 km Eggs. Team GO Rocket will be more active at PokéStops and in balloons, offering increased chances to use Charged TMs to remove the Frustration move from your Shadow Pokémon.

New Shadow Pokémon join the fray, including Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Shiny versions of these Shadow Pokémon might appear! For the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used to participate in Shadow Raids, regardless of location.

A special research task rewards players with a Super Rocket Radar, leading to a battle with Giovanni and the rescue of Shadow Palkia. Field Research tasks provide rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Completing a Collection Challenge grants Stardust and a Trubbish encounter.

Don't forget to redeem those 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 boasts increased Raid Passes and higher Shiny Ho-Oh encounter rates. Ho-Oh caught during this period can learn the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire. An optional $5 event ticket unlocks additional rewards.