Pokémon GO Unveils Shadowy Raid Revamp

Pokémon GO's Shadow Raid Day: A Fiery Ho-Oh Returns!

Get ready for a fiery showdown! Pokémon GO announces a Shadow Raid Day featuring the legendary Ho-Oh on January 19th, 2025. This marks the first Shadow Raid Day of the year, offering trainers a prime opportunity to capture this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.

This event builds upon the success of 2023's Shadow Raid introduction, providing a thrilling way to obtain Shadow Pokémon variants. Following the popular Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo events of previous years, Ho-Oh's return promises exciting challenges and rewards.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
• Featured Pokémon: Shadow Ho-Oh will appear in five-star raids, with increased shiny odds.
• Raid Passes: Spin Gyms to receive up to seven free Raid Passes (a $5 ticket boosts this to 15).
• Special Move: Teach your Shadow Ho-Oh the devastating Charged Attack, Sacred Fire (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids/Gyms) using a Charged TM.

Enhance Your Raid Experience:

A special $5 event ticket will significantly enhance your participation:

• Increased Raid Pass Limit: Obtain up to 15 Raid Passes from Gyms.
• Boosted Rewards: Enjoy 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles.
• Higher Rare Candy XL Chance: Increase your chances of obtaining this valuable item for powering up level 40 Pokémon.
• Bonus Duration: All benefits extend until 10 pm local time on January 19th.

An Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99) will also be available in the in-game shop, including an event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass.

Beyond Ho-Oh:

The excitement continues beyond the Shadow Raid Day! January already boasts a packed schedule of events, including the recent Sprigatito Community Day and the ongoing Fidough encounter. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 2nd).

Prepare for an unforgettable Pokémon GO experience! Don't miss your chance to catch a Shadow Ho-Oh and reap the rewards of this exciting Shadow Raid Day.