The new year in *Pokemon GO* has been a delight for trainers, offering a range of new Pokemon to catch. Among these, the exciting addition of Shroodle, following the introduction of Fidough, has caught the attention of many. However, obtaining Shroodle isn't 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. Initially introduced in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*, Shroodle is a fresh face in the Pokemon universe. Post its debut event, Shroodle will continue to be available for players to collect.

Can Shroodle Be Shiny?

At its release, Shroodle cannot be Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. The Shiny form of Shroodle is expected to be introduced in future events, possibly those focusing on Poison-type Pokemon or related to Team GO Rocket.

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How To Get Shroodle in Pokemon GO

Recent trends in *Pokemon GO* show that new Pokemon like Shroodle don't always appear as wild spawns. To catch Shroodle, trainers must hatch it from 12KM eggs. As of now, hatching from 12KM eggs is the sole method to obtain Shroodle in *Pokemon GO*.

12KM eggs collected starting at 12 AM local time on January 15 and onwards have a chance to hatch into Shroodle. This chance is likely to be higher during the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, but Shroodle should remain part of the 12KM egg pool going forward.

How To Get 12K Eggs

Given that Shroodle is exclusively available through 12KM eggs, it's essential to know how to obtain these rare eggs in *Pokemon GO*. The only way to get a 12KM egg is by defeating one of the Team GO Rocket Leaders or Giovanni in battle. The Taken Over event is an excellent opportunity to gather these 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 in *Pokemon GO* on January 15. Unlike Shroodle, Grafaiai does not hatch from eggs or appear in the wild. The only way to acquire Grafaiai is by evolving a Shroodle, which requires 50 Shroodle Candy. To gather the necessary Candies, trainers will need to hatch multiple Shroodle or set Shroodle as their buddy.

*Pokemon GO is available to play now*.