Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
The Rainbow Pokémon takes over five-star Shadow Raids during this weekend-long event.
Team GO Rocket is taking over once again! A slew of Pokémon are appearing in Shadow Raids, but perhaps none more blazingly bold than the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. Shadow Raid Weekend: Ho-Oh takes place starting January 27, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. to January 28, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. local time. During this time, Shadow Ho-Oh will appear in five-star Shadow Raids, and—for the first time in Pokémon GO—lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny one!
Shadow Raids are different than other raids and a whole lot tougher. Trainers must gather in person to challenge these exceptionally powerful Pokémon, so get ready to rally your local community to take down the Rainbow Pokémon this weekend. If you’ve been collecting Purified Gems during the Taken Treasures event, you’ll want to use them to lower the Attack and Defense of Shadow Ho-Oh when it becomes enraged. Trainers battling in the raid can use as many Purified Gems as they want—the effects will stack, offering everyone a significant advantage!
If you’re not sure how to take down Shadow Ho-Oh, look no further than our Ho-Oh Pokémon GO Raid Battle Tips article. You’ll find a list of Pokémon that can go toe-to-toe with the Rainbow Pokémon as well as an overview of Ho-Oh’s strengths in Pokémon GO.
Shine through the shadows, Trainers!
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A new Team GO Rocket takeover features Shadow Pokémon galore.
Team GO Rocket is at it again, unleashing a plethora of powerful Shadow Pokémon—including Shadow Kyogre and Shadow Ho-Oh! The Pokémon GO Taken Treasures event runs January 27, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time. During this time, Varoom is wheeling into the spotlight for the first time in Pokémon GO. Also, Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons, and Trainers can use a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration. These windows of opportunity are few and far between, so take advantage of this rare chance to teach your Shadow Pokémon a different Charged Attack.
Adding to the drama, Giovanni returns, now battling with an immensely powerful Shadow Kyogre at his side. Trainers that complete the final phase of the Seasonal Special Research story will receive a Super Rocket Radar to chase down Giovanni and battle Shadow Kyogre. The Seasonal Special Research story must be claimed by March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Taken Treasures is rife with Shadow Pokémon. Team GO Rocket Grunts will be using Shadow Corphish, Shadow Snorunt, Shadow Chimchar, Shadow Piplup, Shadow Croagunk, Shadow Dwebble, and Shadow Ferroseed. Team GO Rocket leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo will be battling with a new lineup of Shadow Pokémon as well. And get your battle teams ready, because the following Shadow Raid Bosses will appear at Gyms under Team GO Rocket control.
- One-Star Raids
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Murkrow
- Pineco
- Croagunk
- Three-Star Raids
- Scyther
- Skarmory
- Golett
- Five-Star
Complete event-themed Field Research task encounters to earn rewards such as Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Paid Timed Research is also available for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Paid Timed Research rewards include Stardust, XP, one Incense, one Incubator, three Silver Pinap Berries, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and an event-themed avatar pose.
Enjoy the treasure hunt, Trainers!
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Team GO Rocket returns, Shadow Kyogre joins Giovanni, and Shadow Ho-Oh makes its Shadow Raid debut!
Trainers,
Team GO Rocket is taking over again, and Giovanni is back with a vengeance—this time alongside Shadow Kyogre! Prepare yourselves for new Shadow Pokémon, as well as the return of Shadow Ho-Oh!
Assemble your team and prepare to conquer Team GO Rocket!
Taken Treasures
Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
The Single-Cyl Pokémon Varoom and its Evolution, the Multi-Cyl Pokémon Revavroom, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Event bonuses
Save Shadow Kyogre!
Giovanni makes his nefarious return, plunging into battle with Shadow Kyogre!
The last part of the Seasonal Special Research story will be unlocked at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
You can claim this Seasonal Special Research story up to the end of the Timeless Travels Season on March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Shadow Raid debut
Shadow Ho-Oh will return to Pokémon GO by making its debut in Shadow Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh—if you’re lucky!
Shadow Ho-Oh will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 10:00 p.m local time.
Five-Star Shadow Raids
Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon!
In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Also, Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.
Three-star Shadow Raids
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs, in addition to the Pokémon that currently hatch from those Eggs.
Field Research task encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Field Research rewards include the following.
- Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks! Pokémon encountered through Field Research tasks will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than when found in the wild!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store Team GO Rocket Bundle
There’ll be an Team GO Rocket Box available during the event for $9.99, featuring seven Rocket Radars, seven Premium Battle Passes, seven Ultra Balls, and seven Silver Pinap Berries. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Event bundle
There’ll be a Team GO Rocket Box available during this event.
For 300 Pokécoins, you will get one Incubator, one Rocket Radar, and one Premium Battle Pass.
Check it out in the in-game shop!
Paid Timed Research
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Stardust, XP, one Incense, one Incubator, three Silver Pinap Berries, and more!
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- An event-themed avatar pose!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Thursday, February 01, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Poké Ball Throw
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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