Pokemon GO antagonists Team GO Rocket have returned with powerful Shadow Pokemon. The team of villains comprises several grunts, leaders, and the main boss, Giovanni. Although the grunts are a mediocre threat, defeating the leaders and the main boss is challenging.
The Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket Takeover starts June 21, 2023, at 12 a.m. and ends June 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Niantic has several bonuses, rewards, a new shiny debut, and many more things in store for the event. Players can also witness a bunch of new Shadow Pokemon entries and a chance to encounter Shiny Pancham for the first time. That said, this guide discusses the Team GO Rocket Takeover event research tasks, rewards, and more.
Team GO Rocket Takeover: A Shadowy Disturbance Special Research Tasks in Pokemon GO
The latest event also features a Special Research focusing on the Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni. Completing the Special Research Tasks rewards players with incredible in-game items, Pokemon encounters, and a Super Rocket Radar. Pokemon GO trainers can participate in the Team GO Rocket Takeover Special Research till the Hidden Gems: Season 11 is up and running: it ends on September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
FIRST STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 15 Pokemon | Pinap Berry ×5 |
Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms | Poke Ball ×10 |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Mysterious Component ×1 |
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SECOND STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 15 Pokemon | Five Pinap Berries |
Transfer 10 Pokemon | 15 Great Balls |
Defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts | Three Mysterious component |
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THIRD STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 2,500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 2,500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 2,500 XP |
Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP 3,000 Stardust Super Rocket Radar |
FOURTH STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Hyper Potions |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Ultra Balls |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | Six Max Revives |
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FIFTH STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
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Team GO Rocket Takeover: Field Research Tasks in Pokemon GO
The Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket Takeover event has a Field Research task with a Mysterious Component as the reward. Although this is a new Field Research Task, players can still participate in the Solstice event event-exclusive task. One can take part in both of them simultaneously.
Field Research Task | Reward |
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Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Mysterious Component×1 |
Team GO Rocket Takeover: All Bonuses
The new Team GO Rocket Takeover event features multiple engaging tasks and opportunities; it also rewards handsome bonuses. Here are all the bonuses for the latest Pokemon GO Takeover event.
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Team GO Rocket Takeover: New Shadow Pokemon
The latest Team GO Rocket Takeover event adds new Shadow Pocket Monsters to the game. Pokemon GO players will witness new Shadow Debuts as they participate in the event.
Shadow Pokemon |
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Alolan Geodude |
Ledyba |
Hitmontop |
Glameow |
Gible |
Team GO Rocket Takeover: All 12 km Egg Pokemon
Several Pokemon can spawn from 12 km Eggs during the event. One can obtain these 12 km Eggs by defeating the leaders.
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Larvitar | Shiny Available |
Absol | Shiny Available |
Skorupi | Shiny Available |
Sandile | Shiny Unavailable |
Scraggy | Shiny Unavailable |
Pawniard | Shiny Available |
Vullaby | Shiny Available |
Deino | Shiny Available |
Pancham | Shiny Available |
Inkay | Shiny Available |
Skrelp | Shiny Unavailable |
Salandit | Shiny Unavailable |
Pokemon GO: Shiny Pancham Debut
Players can encounter a Shiny Pancham for the first time in Pokemon GO. One can either hatch it from 12km Eggs. Evolving Pancham into a powerful Pangoro only requires 50 Candy. So players can evolve a powerful Shiny Pancham and get their hands on a Shiny Pangoro.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.