Pokémon GO's Shadow Raid Day: A Ho-Oh Spectacle on January 19th
Get ready for a fiery showdown! Pokémon GO announces 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 a prime opportunity to capture this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.
This event builds upon the success of Shadow Raids introduced in 2023, providing a thrilling way to acquire these unique Pokémon variants. Following the pattern of previous successful events like the Shadow Moltres return and the Shadow Mewtwo event, this Shadow Ho-Oh event promises exciting rewards.
Event Highlights:
- Shadow Ho-Oh Encounters: Five-star raids will feature Shadow Ho-Oh, with increased shiny rates.
- Free Raid Passes: Spin Gyms to earn up to seven free Raid Passes (five base, plus two bonus).
- 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.
- Optional Paid Ticket: A $5 ticket boosts the Raid Pass limit to 15, offering increased chances for Rare Candy XL, 50% more XP, and double Stardust from raids (until 10 pm local time). A $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box includes the event ticket and a Premium Battle Pass.
The event runs from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. Don't miss your chance to add this formidable Pokémon to your collection! Prepare your teams and get ready for battle!
Beyond the Shadow Raid Day, Pokémon GO has a packed calendar for the beginning of the year, including a recent 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 on these exciting events!
