How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO

The new year in *Pokemon GO* has been exciting for trainers, with a variety of new Pokemon to add to their collections. Following the introduction of Fidough, players are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Shroodle. However, like many recent additions, catching Shroodle isn't as simple as encountering it in the wild.

When Did Shroodle Come to Pokemon GO?

Shroodle, the Toxic Mouse Pokemon, made its debut in *Pokemon GO* on January 15, 2025, during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event. This Pokemon was initially introduced in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*, marking it as a fresh face in the Pokemon universe. After its debut, Shroodle will remain available for players to collect.

Can Shroodle Be Shiny?

At its release in *Pokemon GO*, Shroodle cannot be encountered in its Shiny form. Fans will need to wait for a future event, possibly one focused on Poison-type Pokemon or Team GO Rocket, to have a chance at encountering a Shiny Shroodle.

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How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO

Recent Pokemon debuts often bypass traditional wild spawns, and Shroodle follows suit. Instead of appearing on the Nearby radar, trainers must hatch Shroodle from 12KM eggs. Currently, this is the sole method to obtain Shroodle in *Pokemon GO*.

Starting from 12 AM local time on January 15, 12KM eggs have the potential to hatch into Shroodle. The chances are likely higher during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but Shroodle will remain part of the 12KM egg pool moving forward.

How To Get 12K Eggs

Given that Shroodle is exclusively available from 12KM eggs, it's important to understand how to obtain these eggs in *Pokemon GO*. These are among the rarer egg types and can only be obtained by defeating one of the Team GO Rocket Leaders or Giovanni in battle. The Taken Over event is an excellent opportunity to amass 12KM eggs, as Team GO Rocket will be more active, and Rocket Radars will be easier to acquire. However, you can challenge GO Rocket Grunts to battle 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

Shroodle's evolution, Grafaiai, also debuted on January 15 in *Pokemon GO*. Unlike Shroodle, Grafaiai does not hatch from eggs or appear in the wild. The only way to obtain Grafaiai is by evolving Shroodle, which requires 50 Shroodle Candy. To gather enough Candy, trainers will need to hatch multiple Shroodle or set Shroodle as their buddy Pokemon.

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