The new year has brought a wave of excitement for *Pokemon GO* trainers with the introduction of new Pokemon to catch. Following the addition of Fidough, players are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Shroodle in *Pokemon GO*. However, like many recent additions, obtaining Shroodle won't be as simple as encountering it in the wild.
When Did Shroodle Come to Pokemon GO?
The Toxic Mouse Pokemon, Shroodle, made its debut in *Pokemon GO* on January 15, 2025, as part of the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. Originally introduced in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*, Shroodle is a fresh face in the Pokemon universe. After its initial event, Shroodle will remain available for players to collect.
Can Shroodle Be Shiny?
At its release, Shroodle will not have a Shiny variant available in *Pokemon GO*. Fans can look forward to its Shiny form being introduced in a future event, possibly one focused on Poison-type Pokemon or Team GO Rocket.
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How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO
12KM eggs collected starting at 12 AM local time on January 15 and beyond have a chance to hatch into Shroodle. The odds may be higher during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but Shroodle should remain part of the 12KM egg pool moving forward.
How To Get 12K Eggs
Given that Shroodle is exclusively available through 12KM eggs, it's important for trainers to know how to acquire these rare eggs in *Pokemon GO*. There's only one way to get a 12KM egg: by defeating one of the Team GO Rocket Leaders or Giovanni in battle. The Taken Over event is an ideal time to stock up on 12KM eggs, as Team GO Rocket will be more active and Rocket Radars will be easier to obtain. However, you can challenge GO Rocket Grunts to face Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff at any time to earn a 12KM egg, provided you have space in your inventory.
How To Get Grafaiai in Pokemon GO
Evolving Shroodle into Grafaiai requires 50 Shroodle Candies. To gather the necessary candies, trainers will need to hatch multiple Shroodle or set Shroodle as their buddy Pokemon.
*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.