Shroodle Acquisition Guide for Pokemon GO

The new year has brought a fresh wave of excitement for *Pokemon GO* trainers with the introduction of new Pokemon to catch. Following the addition of Fidough, Shroodle is set to make its debut in the game, though it won't be as simple as finding it in the wild.

When Did Shroodle Come to Pokemon GO?

The Toxic Mouse Pokemon, Shroodle, makes its first appearance in *Pokemon GO* on January 15, 2025, during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Initially introduced in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*, Shroodle is a relatively new face in the Pokemon world. After its debut event, trainers will continue to have opportunities to add this Pokemon to their collections.

Can Shroodle Be Shiny?

At its initial release, Shroodle will not have a Shiny variant available in *Pokemon GO*. Fans can expect its Shiny form to be introduced in future updates, possibly during an event focused on Poison-type Pokemon or related to Team GO Rocket activities.

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How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO

Unlike traditional wild spawns, Shroodle can only be obtained through hatching 12KM eggs. Starting from 12 AM local time on January 15, trainers who hatch these eggs have a chance of discovering Shroodle. The Pokemon will likely be more common during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but it will remain part of the 12KM egg pool even after the event concludes.

How To Get 12K Eggs

Since Shroodle is exclusively available via 12KM eggs, knowing how to obtain these eggs is crucial. In *Pokemon GO*, 12KM eggs are among the rarest and can only be acquired by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders or Giovanni in battle. The Taken Over event provides an excellent opportunity to stock up on these eggs, as Team GO Rocket will be more active, and Rocket Radars will be easier to obtain. Trainers can battle GO Rocket Grunts at any time to challenge Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff, earning a 12KM egg as long as they have space in their inventory.

How To Get Grafaiai in Pokemon GO

Shroodle's evolution, Grafaiai, also debuted on January 15, 2025. Unlike Shroodle, Grafaiai cannot be found in the wild or hatched from eggs; the only way to obtain it is by evolving a Shroodle. The evolution requires 50 Shroodle Candies, which trainers can accumulate by hatching multiple Shroodle or by setting Shroodle as their buddy Pokemon.

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.