Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend: Shiny debut, bonuses, and more

❘ Updated: 2024-01-26T16:09:53

The Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh appears in a Pokemon Raid

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The Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh is heading back to Pokemon Go raids in its powerful Shadow form, now including its Shiny version. Learn all about Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend with our guide.

Niantic has announced it is hosting the Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend, as part of the Pokemon Go Taken Treasures event. This weekend introduces Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh, giving players the chance to capture this rare and powerful beast.

Shadow raids are tougher than normal Pokemon raids, so there is a tough challenge ahead of players. So, learn all about Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend with our full guide!

Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend date and time

Pokemon Go’s Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend starts on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 6:00 AM local time, and runs until Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 10:00 PM local time.

Can Shadow Ho-Oh be Shiny?

The game’s Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend introduces Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh for the very first time, meaning players that beat Shadow Ho-Oh in Five-Star Shadow Raids have a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh.

How to find Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh

As part of the Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Weekend, Ho-Oh is set to appear in Five-Star Shadow Raids. These raids are not the same as regular raids and must be challenged in person.

Shadow Raids are much tougher than regular raids, due to the increased stats of Shadow Pokemon. So to tackle them players must not only be nearby to the raid, but it’s also recommended that players use teams of at least four or five high-level Pokemon Go trainers to take them down.

How to beat Shadow Ho-Oh

To take on Shadow Ho-Oh and earn a chance to encounter its rare Shiny form, be sure to check out our full Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid guide, including weaknesses, counters, and everything else trainers need to know.