Pokémon GO Unveils Shadow Raid Day Schedule

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 fantastic opportunity to catch this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.

This event builds on the success of Shadow Raids introduced in 2023, providing a unique way to acquire these formidable Pokémon variants. Following successful past events featuring Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo, Ho-Oh takes center stage.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 pm to 5 pm local time.
• Featured Pokémon: Shadow Ho-Oh. Increased shiny odds!
• Raid Passes: Spin Gyms to earn up to 7 free Raid Passes (or 15 with a $5 event ticket).
• 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.

Boost Your Chances:

A special $5 event ticket significantly enhances your Raid Day experience:

• Increased Raid Pass Limit: Obtain up to 15 Raid Passes from Gyms.
• Increased Rewards: Enjoy 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles.
• Higher Rare Candy XL Odds: Boost your chances of obtaining this crucial item for powering up level 40 Pokémon.
• Bonus: These benefits extend until 10 pm local time on January 19th. An Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99) bundles the event ticket with a Premium Battle Pass.

Beyond Ho-Oh's fiery return, Pokémon GO's 2025 calendar is already heating up. Recent events included Sprigatito Community Day and the debut of Fidough. Anticipation builds for the upcoming Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 2nd). Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to add a powerful Shadow Ho-Oh to your collection!