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 thrilling Shadow Raid Day featuring Ho-Oh, set for January 19. This marks the first event of its kind in 2025, offering trainers an exciting opportunity to capture one of the game's top Fire-type Pokemon.
Since their introduction in 2023, Shadow Raids have provided a fresh challenge for Pokemon GO players, allowing them to battle and capture shadow variants after defeating Team GO Rocket. Last year was packed with events, including the return of Shadow Moltres in January and Shadow Mewtwo in August. The Legendary Bird of Kanto was added in 2020, while Shadow Mewtwo debuted at Pokemon GO Fest that same year. Now, players should mark their calendars for the return of another formidable Pokemon.
Shadow Ho-Oh will be the star of the upcoming Shadow Raid Day, occurring on January 19 from 2 pm to 5 pm local time. During this window, the legendary pocket monster will appear in five-star raids, with heightened chances of encountering a shiny Shadow Ho-Oh. Players can collect up to five free Pokemon GO Raid Passes by spinning gyms, with the potential to increase this to seven. Additionally, using a Charged TM, trainers can 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 increases the chances of obtaining Rare Candy XL, making it an ideal time to farm this crucial item for level 40 monsters. The ticket provides 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, yet the Pokemon GO calendar is already brimming with engaging activities. The Community Day featuring Sprigatito took place on January 5, and until January 7, players can catch Fidough, marking one of the Pokemon GO debuts in 2025. The community eagerly awaits further details on other upcoming events, including the Community Day Classic on January 25 and the Lunar New Year event from January 29 to February 2.
