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 enthusiasts, mark your calendars for an exciting event! On January 19, 2025, the game will host its first Shadow Raid Day of the year, spotlighting the legendary Ho-Oh. This event offers players a unique opportunity to capture one of the most formidable Fire-type Pokemon in the augmented reality game.
Introduced in 2023, Shadow Raids have become a thrilling addition to Pokemon GO, allowing players to battle and capture Shadow variants after defeating Team GO Rocket. Last year was packed with engaging events, including the return of Shadow Moltres in January and Shadow Mewtwo in August. Now, players have another chance to encounter a powerful Shadow Pokemon with the return of Ho-Oh.
Shadow Ho-Oh will be the star of the upcoming Shadow Raid Day, taking place from 2 pm to 5 pm local time on January 19. During this window, Ho-Oh will appear in five-star raids, with an increased chance of encountering a shiny Shadow Ho-Oh. Players can obtain up to five free Raid Passes by spinning gyms, with the potential to increase this limit to seven. Additionally, using a Charged TM will allow you 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
- Special Move: Using Charged TM will teach it Charged Attack Sacred Fire
- Event Tickets: A new $5 ticket and a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be available
To enhance your experience during Ho-Oh's Shadow Raid Day, Niantic is offering a $5 ticket that increases the number of Raid Passes you can obtain from gyms to 15. This ticket also increases your chances of earning Rare Candy XL, which is crucial for powering up level 40 Pokemon. Additionally, ticket holders will receive 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles, with these benefits lasting until 10 pm local time on January 19. The Pokemon GO Web Store will also feature an Ultra Ticket Box for $4.99, which includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.
The year 2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting one for Pokemon GO players. The Community Day featuring Sprigatito took place on January 5, followed by the debut of Fidough until January 7. The community eagerly awaits further details on upcoming events, including the Community Day Classic on January 25 and the Lunar New Year event from January 29 to February 2.
