The new year in Pokémon GO brings a wave of exciting Pokémon for trainers to catch! Following Fidough's arrival, Shroodle is making its debut, but unlike many other Pokémon, it won't be a simple wild encounter.

Shroodle's Pokémon GO Arrival

The Toxic Mouse Pokémon, Shroodle, enters the Pokémon GO world on January 15, 2025, as part of the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Originally from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Shroodle is a relatively new addition to the Pokémon universe. Post-event, Shroodle will remain available.

Shiny Shroodle?

Currently, a Shiny Shroodle is not available in Pokémon GO at launch. Its Shiny variant will likely appear in a future event, possibly one focused on Poison-type Pokémon or Team GO Rocket.

Catching Shroodle

12KM Eggs collected from January 15th, 12 AM local time onward, have a chance to hatch into Shroodle. Its hatch rate is expected to be higher during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but it will remain in the 12KM egg pool afterward.

Acquiring 12KM Eggs

Given Shroodle's exclusive hatching method, here's a reminder on obtaining 12KM Eggs:

They are obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders (Sierra, Arlo, Cliff) or Giovanni. The Taken Over event is ideal for stocking up on 12KM Eggs due to increased Team GO Rocket activity and easier Rocket Radar acquisition. However, you can battle GO Rocket Grunts at any time to encounter these Leaders and earn a 12KM Egg (provided you have inventory space).

Obtaining Grafaiai

Evolution requires 50 Shroodle Candy. Hatching multiple Shroodle or using one as your buddy are the best ways to gather the necessary Candy.

Pokémon GO is available now.