Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans

Pokemon GO's Shadow Raid Day: A Fiery Ho-Oh Return

Get ready for a fiery showdown! Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

This event builds on the success of Shadow Raids introduced in 2023, providing an exciting way to obtain these unique Pokemon variants. Following the popular Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo events of 2024, Ho-Oh takes center stage.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
• Featured Pokemon: Shadow Ho-Oh with increased shiny encounter rates.
• 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.

Enhanced Gameplay:

A special $5 event ticket significantly enhances the experience:

• 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: Maximize your chances of obtaining this crucial item for powering up level 40 Pokemon. (All ticket bonuses last until 10 pm local time on January 19th.)

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

Beyond Ho-Oh:

The excitement doesn't stop there! Pokemon GO has a packed schedule for the start of 2025, including recent events like Sprigatito Community Day and the Fidough debut. Future events to look forward to include Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th - February 2nd).

Don't miss this chance to add a powerful Shadow Ho-Oh to your collection!