Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans

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

Get ready for a fiery showdown! Pokémon GO is hosting a Shadow Raid Day featuring the legendary Ho-Oh on January 19th, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. This marks the first Shadow Raid Day of 2025, offering trainers another chance to catch this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.

This event builds upon the success of previous Shadow Raids, introduced in 2023, providing a unique way to acquire Shadow Pokémon. Remember past events like the Shadow Moltres return and the Shadow Mewtwo event? This Ho-Oh event promises similar excitement.

Event Highlights:

• Shadow Ho-Oh: Encounter this formidable Pokémon in five-star raids, with increased shiny odds!
• Free Raid Passes: Spin Gyms to receive up to seven free Raid Passes.
• Sacred Fire: Teach your Shadow Ho-Oh the devastating Charged Attack, Sacred Fire (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids/Gyms) using a Charged TM.
• Raid Pass Boost (Optional): A $5 ticket increases your Raid Pass limit to 15, offering even more raid opportunities. This ticket also provides a 50% XP bonus and 2x Stardust from raids until 10 pm local time on January 19th.
• Ultra Ticket Box: A $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box includes the event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

Beyond Ho-Oh:

The Pokémon GO excitement continues! Recent events included Sprigatito Community Day and the introduction of Fidough. Future events on the horizon include Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 2nd).

Don't miss your chance to add this powerful Shadow Ho-Oh to your collection! Prepare your teams and get ready for a fiery battle!