Shadows Stirring: Kyogre and Giratina Crash *Pokemon GO*'s Party (and Your Raid Passes!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Pokemon GO* is unleashing Shadow Giratina and Shadow Kyogre in August 2025 as part of the 'Delightful Days: Taken Over' event, offering players a chance to snag these powerful Legendaries and battle Team GO Rocket. Get your raid passes ready, trainers!
Right, so *Pokemon GO* is throwing another shindig, and this one's got a decidedly shadowy vibe. According to Game Rant (cheers, mates!), Niantic's unleashing Shadow Giratina and Shadow Kyogre into the raid scene this August 2025. I reckon it's all part of their 'Delightful Days: Taken Over' event. Delightful, eh? More like 'terrifyingly powerful Pokémon invading our phones!'
The shenanigans kick off August 11th and run 'til August 17th. Team GO Rocket will be swarming PokeStops and balloons like digital locusts, and you'll even have a chance to snag a Shiny Salandit (finally!). But the real headliner? Shadow Giratina in Special Research, where you can use a Super Rocket Radar to rescue it from Giovanni's clutches. Fair warning: that research is only available until September 2nd, so get cracking!
But wait, there's more! (As if shadow Legendaries weren't enough). From August 16th to August 17th, Shadow Kyogre will be splashing its way into five-star Shadow Raids. This means you'll need to assemble your strongest squad, grab an extra Raid Pass (because Niantic's feeling generous… for once), and prepare for a watery beatdown. But hey, who doesn't love a challenge?
For those of you bravely facing the Shadow hordes, there are some bonuses to keep in mind. You can use a Charged TM to help your Shadow Pokemon forget Frustration – a truly delightful attack, I must say (note the sarcasm). Also, Pokemon caught in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids during the event will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP stats. So, essentially, expect the unexpected. You might get a super-powered beast or a total dud. It's the *Pokemon GO* lottery, innit?
Of course, there'll be the usual assortment of one-star and three-star Shadow Raids to keep you busy. Think Shadow Bellsprout, Shadow Aipom, Shadow Absol – the whole gang's getting a shadowy makeover. So, buckle up, trainers! August 2025 in *Pokemon GO* is looking like a proper good time (if you're into facing down insanely powerful, corrupted Pokémon, that is). What's next, eh? Shadow Mewtwo with a rocket launcher? I almost wouldn't be surprised.
Niantic is aiming to end the season with a series of events - Go Fest and Community Day - so sounds like some fun times ahead.
Tags: Pokemon GO, Shadow Raids, Legendary Pokemon, Mobile Gaming, Niantic
Original article: Game Rant