Discover the elusive Shroodle, the quirky Poison/Normal-type Pokémon from the Paldea region, now debuting in Pokémon Go! Hatch this rare creature exclusively from 12km eggs earned by defeating Team Go Rocket leaders, then gather 50 candies to evolve it into the striking Grafaiai. Ready for a challenge that blends strategy and luck? Here’s your ultimate guide to adding these unique Gen 9 Pokémon to your Pokédex and mastering their evolution in the mobile game.
How to get Shroodle in Pokémon Go
Shroodle can be obtained in Pokémon Go exclusively by hatching 12 km eggs, which are earned by defeating Team GO Rocket leaders such as Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo during events like the Fashion Week: Taken Over event that started in January 2025. These 12 km eggs have a pool of possible Pokémon, including Shroodle, so hatching one is partly based on luck. Players can increase their chances by using Super Incubators or hatching eggs during events with reduced hatch distances. Alternatively, Shroodle can be obtained through trading with other players. Once you have a Shroodle, you need 50 Shroodle Candy to evolve it into Grafaiai.
Making its first appearance in 2025’s “Fashion Week: Taken Over” event, Shroodle can be found by hatching 12km eggs, which are sourced from defeating Team Go Rocket leaders in battle.
Though the requirements to get a 12km egg are steeper than other varieties, the encouraging news is when you have one, Shroodle is amongst the most common finds amongst the loot pool (thanks to ZicoThePerson on reddit for confirming).
Finally, assuming it’ll work similar to previous Team Go Rocket events that have debuted new Pokémon in 12km eggs – such as Varoom in 2024 – Shroodle will continue to be available in the loot pool once the “Fashion Week: Taken Over” event ends on Sunday, Jan. 19.
How to get Grafaiai in Pokémon Go
To get Grafaiai in Pokémon Go, you first need to hatch a Shroodle from a 12 km egg, which can be obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket leaders. Shroodle is not found in the wild, so hatching these eggs is the primary method to acquire it. Once you have Shroodle, evolve it into Grafaiai by using 50 Shroodle Candy. Since Shroodle can only be hatched from eggs, collecting candy requires hatching multiple Shroodle or using Rare Candy, as traditional candy farming methods like catching in the wild or using Pinap Berries do not apply.
To get Grafaiai in Pokémon Go, you must evolve Shroodle with 50 Candy.
Without the ability to catch a Shroodle, the usual recommendations of using Pinap Berries and having an active Mega Evolution to give you a little extra Shroodle candy don’t apply here. However, when you do hatch one, you can earn Shroodle candy by having it as your buddy Pokémon (with the added bonus of showing it off to all your friends when gifting).
Either way, don’t forget you can simply spend Rare Candy to get the required candy you need for an evolution – though it’s arguably better spent on legendary or mythic Pokémon, which are harder to find and demand longer walking distances if you are sourcing candy as a buddy.
Can Shroodle be shiny in in Pokémon Go?
At the time of Shroodle’s debut in Pokémon GO during the “Fashion Week: Taken Over” event in January 2025, it is not available in its shiny form. There is no official timeline for when a shiny Shroodle will be released, and based on past trends with similar Pokémon, it may take a significant amount of time-potentially years-before a shiny variant becomes accessible in the game. Players interested in seeing what shiny Shroodle looks like can refer to its appearance in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet outside of Pokémon GO.
On its debut, Shroodle cannot be shiny in Pokémon Go. There is no indication of when a shiny version will be available, and based on previous shiny rollouts, it can often take years before you can get your hands on one. In the other words, you might be waiting a while!
How can I efficiently hatch Shroodle from 12km eggs in Pokémon Go
To efficiently hatch Shroodle from 12km eggs in Pokémon Go, follow these key tips:
-
Obtain 12km eggs by defeating Team Rocket Leaders or Giovanni in battle, as these are the only source of such eggs needed for Shroodle hatching.
-
Use a Super Incubator to reduce the distance required to hatch the 12km eggs, speeding up the process significantly.
-
Take advantage of events with reduced hatch distance bonuses, such as Community Days or special events like the Fashion Week: Taken Over event, to further shorten the walking distance needed.
-
Collect multiple 12km eggs by repeatedly defeating Rocket Leaders, since not every 12km egg guarantees a Shroodle hatch due to other Pokémon in the egg pool.
-
Walk consistently and use tools like robot vacuums or other movement aids to help hatch eggs if you have limited time for walking.
-
After hatching, set Shroodle as your buddy Pokémon to earn more candies needed for its evolution into Grafaiai.
By combining these strategies-focusing on acquiring 12km eggs from Rocket Leaders, using Super Incubators, and maximizing walking efficiency-you can improve your chances of hatching Shroodle faster and evolving it into Grafaiai in Pokémon Go.
How can I increase my chances of hatching Shroodle from 12km eggs
Here are ways to increase your chances of hatching Shroodle from 12km eggs in Pokémon Go:
-
Acquire 12km Eggs from Team Rocket Leaders: You can only get 12km eggs by defeating Team Go Rocket Leaders (Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra) or Giovanni in battle . Team Rocket will be highly active, and Rocket Radars will be more accessible during events .
-
Hatch eggs during events: Hatching odds are likely to increase during events such as the Fashion Week: Taken Over event . Also, make sure that only 12km eggs collected from January 15th, 2025, will hatch a Shroodle .
-
Use Super Incubators: Use Super Incubators to reduce the distance required to hatch eggs.
-
Set Shroodle as your buddy: After hatching Shroodle, set it as your buddy Pokémon to earn more candies needed for its evolution into Grafaiai.
-
Collect multiple 12km eggs: Defeat the Team Rocket Leaders multiple times to earn multiple 12km eggs . This is important because there’s no guarantee that the 12km egg will contain a Shroodle .
-
Trade with other players: Trade with another player to obtain a Shroodle, which you can then evolve into a Grafaiai .
