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 Pokémon.
This event builds on the success of 2023's Shadow Raid introduction, providing a thrilling way to acquire these unique Pokémon variants. Following successful past events featuring Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo, trainers can once again test their skills against a formidable opponent.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 PM to 5 PM local time.
- Featured Pokémon: 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 fifteen).
- Special Move: Teach Shadow Ho-Oh the devastating Charged Attack, Sacred Fire (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids/Gyms) using a Charged TM.
Boost Your Raid Day with Paid Options:
A $5 event ticket significantly enhances the experience:
- Increased Raid Pass Limit: Obtain up to fifteen Raid Passes from Gyms.
- Increased Rewards: Enjoy a 50% XP bonus and double Stardust from raids. These bonuses extend until 10 PM local time on January 19th.
- Higher Chance of Rare Candy XL: Perfect for powering up your level 40 Pokémon.
An Ultra Ticket Box, priced at $4.99, will also be available on the Pokemon GO Web Store, including the event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass.
Beyond Ho-Oh:
The excitement doesn't stop there! Pokemon GO's 2025 event calendar is already shaping up, with recent events including Sprigatito Community Day and the introduction of Fidough. Future events to anticipate include Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th – February 2nd). Don't miss out on the action!
