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

Author : Eric Mar 05,2025

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 stylish battles and exciting new Pokémon.

Key Event Highlights:

  • Shadow Palkia Rescue: Confront Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni and rescue Shadow Palkia. A special research task will guide you to a Super Rocket Radar, leading you to the showdown.
  • New Pokémon Debuts: Shroodle and its evolution, Grafaiai, make their Pokémon GO debut! Hatch Shroodle from 12 km Eggs.
  • Shadow Raid Day (Ho-Oh): On January 19th (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time), participate in Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day for increased chances of encountering a Shiny Ho-Oh. Ho-Oh caught during this event will learn Sacred Fire. A $5 event ticket offers additional rewards.
  • Increased Team GO Rocket Encounters: Prepare for more frequent Team GO Rocket encounters at PokéStops and in balloons. Use Charged TMs to help your Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration.
  • New Shadow Pokémon: Encounter Shadow Taillow, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Trubbish, and Bunnelby. Shiny versions may appear! Remote Raid Passes are now available for Shadow Raids.
  • Rewards: Field Research tasks offer rewards like Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs. Complete a special Collection Challenge to earn Stardust and a Trubbish encounter.

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Don't miss out on this fashionable Pokémon GO event! Remember to redeem your Pokémon GO codes before you start.