Shadow Raid Day: Pokémon GO Announces Upcoming Event

Pokemon GO's Shadow Raid Day: Legendary Ho-Oh Returns!

Get ready, trainers! Pokemon GO is kicking off 2025 with a fiery Shadow Raid Day featuring the majestic Ho-Oh on January 19th. This is your chance to catch one of the game's most powerful Fire-type Pokemon.

This first Shadow Raid event of the year offers a fantastic opportunity to snag a Shadow Ho-Oh. Remember Shadow Raids, introduced in 2023, provide a unique way to obtain these powerful Pokemon variants? Following successful events last year featuring Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, the Legendary Bird of Kanto (first introduced in 2020), takes center stage.

Shadow Raid Day Details:

• Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
• Time: 2 pm to 5 pm local time
• Featured Pokemon: Shadow Ho-Oh (with increased shiny odds!)
• Free Raid Passes: Spin Gyms to receive up to 7 free Raid Passes (or 15 with a special ticket).
• Special Move: Teach your Shadow Ho-Oh the devastating Sacred Fire Charged Attack (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids/Gyms) using a Charged TM.

Boost Your Chances with a Special Ticket:

For an enhanced experience, a $5 ticket is available, increasing your Raid Pass limit to 15! This ticket also unlocks bonus rewards until 10 pm local time on January 19th, including:

• Increased Rare Candy XL drop rates
• 50% more XP
• 2x Stardust from raids

A $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box is also available, including the event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass.

More Exciting Events on the Horizon:

The fun doesn't stop there! Pokemon GO has a packed calendar for the start of the year, including recent and upcoming events like the Sprigatito Community Day and the upcoming Community Day Classic (January 25th) and Lunar New Year event (January 29th - February 2nd). Stay tuned for more details! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to add Shadow Ho-Oh to your collection.