Pokemon GO Announces Shadow Raid Day Event

Summary

• Shadow Raid Day on January 19 features Ho-Oh, giving players a chance at the powerful Fire-type Pokemon.
• Players can get up to 7 free Raid Passes by spinning gyms, and they can teach Shadow Ho-Oh the move Sacred Fire.
• A $5 ticket boosts the Raid Pass limit to 15.

Pokemon GO has announced a new Shadow Raid Day featuring Ho-Oh for January 19, 2025. This event marks the first of its kind for the year and offers trainers an exciting opportunity to capture one of the best Fire-type Pokemon in the game.

Introduced in 2023, Shadow Raids have become a thrilling way for Pokemon GO players to obtain Shadow Pokemon after defeating Team GO Rocket. Last year was filled with engaging events, including the return of Shadow Moltres in January and Shadow Mewtwo in August. These legendary Pokemon were added in 2020, and now, Shadow Ho-Oh is set to make a grand return.

Shadow Ho-Oh will be the star of Pokemon GO's upcoming Shadow Raid Day, taking place on January 19 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. During this event, Ho-Oh will appear in five-star raids with an increased chance of encountering a shiny Shadow Ho-Oh. Players can earn up to five free Raid Passes by spinning gyms, with the limit increasing to seven. Additionally, trainers can use a Charged TM to teach Shadow Ho-Oh the powerful Charged Attack Sacred Fire, which boasts 130 power in trainer battles and 120 power in raids and gyms.

Pokemon GO Brings Ho-Oh Back for Upcoming Shadow Raid Day

• When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time
• Featured Pokemon: Shadow Ho-Oh
• Using Charged TM will teach it Charged Attack Sacred Fire
• A new $5 ticket and a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be available

To enhance the experience during Ho-Oh's Shadow Raid Day, Niantic is offering a $5 ticket that increases the Raid Pass limit from gyms to 15. This ticket also boosts the chances of obtaining Rare Candy XL, making it an ideal time to farm this essential item for level 40 Pokemon. Ticket holders will earn 50% more XP and 2x more Stardust from raid battles, with these benefits lasting until 10 pm local time on January 19. Additionally, the Pokemon GO Web Store will offer an Ultra Ticket Box for $4.99, which includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

The year has just begun, but the Pokemon GO calendar is already packed with exciting activities. The Community Day featuring Sprigatito was held on January 5, and until January 7, players can catch Fidough, one of the new Pokemon debuts in 2025. The community eagerly anticipates more events, including the Community Day Classic on January 25 and the Lunar New Year event from January 29 to February 2.