Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over is the latest Team GO Rocket Takeover event that runs from Tuesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
During that time, Trainers will have the opportunity to remove Frustration, save Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus, hunt for shiny Indeedee as it makes its debut in Pokémon GO, and face Rocket Grunts and Rocket Leaders who are using new Shadow Pokémon!
Debuting Pokémon
Indeedee Debuts in Pokémon GO!
The Emotion Pokémon Indeedee will make its Pokémon GO debut, and if you are lucky, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Indeedee. Indeedee has two different genders forms, with distinct designs for male and female versions.
| Regular Sprite | Shiny Sprite | |
|---|---|---|
| Male Indeedee |  |
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| Female Indeedee |  |
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New Shadow Pokémon for Leaders and Grunts
- New Grunt line-ups begin: 🗓️ September 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
- Team GO Rocket Leaders update their line-ups: 🗓️ September 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
- Extra balloon encounter: 🎈 An additional balloon may spawn just before the change — on September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM — and it will already feature the new line-up!
Giovanni has Shadow Incarnate Tornadus!
Special Research will be unlocked at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni to save Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus!
Incarnate Shadow Tornadus
You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Tales of Transformation on December 2, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
New Rocket Leader Lineups
Team GO Rocket Grunts — and their leaders, Giovanni, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo — are using different Shadow Pokémon.
| Leader | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff |
Shadow Larvitar
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Sierra |
Shadow Feebas
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Arlo |
Shadow Wobbuffet
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Giovanni |
Shadow Persian
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Incarnate Shadow Tornadus
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New Rocket Grunt Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
| Task | How to get |
|---|---|
Shadow Qwilfish
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Defeat Poison-type Grunt |
Shadow Swablu
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Defeat Normal-type Grunt |
Shadow Baltoy
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Defeat Psychic-type Grunt |
Shadow Deino
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Defeat Dragon-type Grunt |
Event timing and bonuses
Tuesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
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Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons*
You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration*
Additional Candy for Nice Throws or better
Indeedee not only makes their debut, but it can be shiny too!
1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period
Increased chance for Candy XL for Nice Throws or better for Trainers level 31 and up.
Lunatone and Solrock will both appear in the wild during the event, regardless of your location.
Pokémon caught via one-star and three-star Shadow Raids during the event will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.*
- (*) These bonuses will be active from Tuesday, September 16, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Wild Encounters
Event-themed Pokémon will appear in the wild during the event:
Lunatone and Solrock will appear no matter where you are in the world!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids during the event:
Three-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Hisuian Braviary, Wyrdeer, Alolan Raichu.
1-Star Shadow Raids
3-Star Shadow Raids
Related Raid Guides: Shadow Scyther, Shadow Aerodactyl, Shadow Sableye.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch during the Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over event:
5 KM Eggs
Collection Challenge
Complete the Psychic Spectacular Collection Challenge: Gathering Shadows to add to your Elite Collector medal!
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch a Swablu |
Swablu
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| Catch a Baltoy |
Baltoy
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| Catch a Qwilfish |
Qwilfish
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| Catch a Deino |
Deino
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Rewards
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1×
Rocket Radar
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8000×
XP
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Fast TMs, Charged TMs, and Mysterious Components.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Solrock or Lunatone |
Starmie
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| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt |
1×
Mysterious Component
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| Evolve a Pokémon |
1200×
Stardust
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| Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon |
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New Rocket Special Resarch
Incarnate Tornadus
Special Research will be unlocked at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni! Complete this Special Research to save Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus! You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Tales of Transformation on December 2, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over (1/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
5×
Pinap Berry
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| Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon |
10×
PokeBall
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| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
1×
Mysterious Component
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| Rewards | |
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Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over (2/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 20 Pokémon |
5×
Pinap Berry
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| Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon |
10×
Great Ball
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| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
3×
Mysterious Component
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| Rewards | |
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Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over (3/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Defeat GO Rocket Leader Arlo |
2500×
XP
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| Defeat GO Rocket Leader Cliff |
2500×
XP
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| Defeat GO Rocket Leader Sierra |
2500×
XP
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| Rewards | |
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Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over (4/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss |
10×
Hyper Potion
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| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss |
10×
Ultra Ball
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| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss |
6×
Max Revive
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| Rewards | |
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Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over (5/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Claim Reward! |
1500×
XP
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| Claim Reward! |
1500×
XP
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| Claim Reward! |
1500×
XP
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| Rewards | |
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Psychic Spectacular Premium Timed Research
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Psychic Spectacular Premium Timed Research (1/2)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
Abra
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| Catch 15 Pokémon |
Ralts
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| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members |
Solosis
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| Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon |
Slowpoke
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Rewards
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Oranguru
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1×
Premium Battle Pass
Psychic Spectacular Premium Timed Research (2/2)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
Drowzee
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| Catch 15 Pokémon |
Hatenna
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| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members |
Gothita
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| Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon |
Alola Slowpoke
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Rewards
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Wyrdeer
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1×
Premium Battle Pass
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1×
Super Rocket Radar
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Pokémon GO Web Store
The Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and three bonus Silver Pinap Berries at no additional cost.
Team GO Rocket Event Tips & Tricks
Best Medals to work on during this event
- Ultra Hero medal – Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss 1/5/20/50 times. Rewards Giovanni outfit.
- Hero medal – Defeat Team GO Rocket members 10/100/1000/2000 times.
- Purifier medal – Purify 5/50/500/1000 Shadow Pokémon. You can use this string to find 1000 Stardust Pokémon for purification (kudos Poké Daxi):
shadow&10-22,25-26,35-36,39-42,74-76,129-130,161-174,218-219,223-224,261-269,276-277,283-284,293-295,304-306,316-317,320-321,325-326,333-334,339-340,396-402,412-414,420-421,504-510,519-521,527-528,540-550,556-558,587,580,590,602-604,659-663,819-820
Candy farming tips
1×
Silver Pinap Berry
Silver Pinap Berries are strongly recommended for doubling the amount of Tornadus candy reward from catching it.
