Summary
Niantic has announced that Shroodle and its evolution Grafaiai will make theirPokemon GOdebut in the new Fashion Week: Taken Over event. The event will start on January 15, and in addition to the addition of the two monsters, the developers have detailed the bonuses and raids thatPokemon GOplayers can expect.
Shroodle is one of the pocket monsters introduced with therelease ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet. This Poison/Normal-type has a large head and eyes that take up about half the size of its body. When it hits level 28, Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai, a small primate Pokemon very similar to a lemur, with large eyes and hands that have three fingers of different sizes. As well as appearing in the Gen 9 games, the two critters have made minor appearances inPokemon Horizonsepisodes.
Shroodle and Grafaiai will also be joiningPokemon GOin the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Starting on January 15 at 12 am and ending at 8 pm on January 19 local time, during the event, Shroodle will appear forPokemon GOplayers who hatch 12 km eggs, who can evolve it into Grafaiai with 50 Shroodle Candy. Team GO Rocket will appear more often in balloons and PokeStops, and players can help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration by using a Charged TM. Trainers who take a snapshot will have the chance to encounter Croagunk wearing a fashion week outfit.
Added for the event
A new Special Research will be unlocked with the chance to Save Shadow Palkia, and six new Shadow Pokemon will appear during the event, such as theUnova’s starters. Shadow Raids will feature seven monsters, including Nidoran female and male, and for the first time, Remote Raid Passes can be used in these battles. New Field Research tasks will be available and reward trainers with Mysterious Components, Charged and Fast TMs. Fashion Week: Taken Over-themed Showcases and Collection Challenges will be available. The Web Store will have new offers and the in-game shop will have a 300-coin bundle with an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.
The next few days promise several engaging activities for players of the augmented reality game. TheCorviknight evolutionary line will debut inPokemon GOon January 21, while a new Shadow Raid Day will take place over the next few days. Classic Community Day is also confirmed and will give players a new chance to catch Ralts on January 25.
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