Pokemon GO Reveals New Shadow Raid Day Plans

Summary

• Shadow Raid Day on January 19th features Ho-Oh, offering a chance to catch this powerful Fire-type Pokémon.
• Players can obtain up to seven free Raid Passes by spinning PokéStops, and can teach Shadow Ho-Oh the move Sacred Fire.
• A $5 ticket increases the Raid Pass limit to 15.

Pokémon GO announces a Shadow Raid Day featuring Ho-Oh on January 19th, 2025—the first such event of the year! Trainers will have another opportunity to catch this top-tier Fire-type Pokémon.

Shadow Raids, introduced in 2023, provide a unique way to obtain Shadow Pokémon after defeating Team GO Rocket. 2024 saw numerous engaging events, including the return of Shadow Moltres and Shadow Mewtwo. Ho-Oh, a Legendary Bird of Kanto, was originally added in 2020, with Shadow Mewtwo debuting at Pokémon GO Fest that same year. This Shadow Raid Day marks another exciting comeback for a powerful Pokémon.

Shadow Ho-Oh will star in the event, running from 2 PM to 5 PM local time on January 19th. It will appear in five-star raids, with increased shiny rates. Players can earn up to five free Raid Passes from spinning PokéStops, boosting the total to seven. A Charged TM can teach Ho-Oh the powerful Charged Attack, Sacred Fire (130 power in Trainer Battles, 120 in Raids/Gyms).

Pokémon GO Brings Ho-Oh Back for Upcoming Shadow Raid Day

• When: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 2 PM to 5 PM local time
• Featured Pokémon: Shadow Ho-Oh
• Charged TM: Teaches Sacred Fire Charged Attack
• Tickets: A $5 ticket and a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box will be available

To enhance the Shadow Raid Day experience, Niantic offers a $5 ticket increasing the maximum obtainable Raid Passes from PokéStops to 15. This ticket also boosts Rare Candy XL acquisition rates, benefiting those leveling up level 40 Pokémon. Until 10 PM local time on January 19th, players will enjoy 50% more XP and double Stardust from raid battles. The Pokémon GO in-app store will also sell a $4.99 Ultra Ticket Box including an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

The Pokémon GO event calendar is already packed for 2025. Sprigatito Community Day concluded on January 5th, and Fidough—a 2025 debut—is available until January 7th. Future events include Community Day Classic (January 25th) and the Lunar New Year event (January 29th to February 2nd).