Giovanni returns, this time with Shadow Registeel! Giovanni has returned once again, with a new devious plot, involving Shadow Registeel. Sierra, Cliff, Arlo and Rocket Grunts are also using different Shadow Pokemon in the newest Team GO Rocket Takeover event.
From Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 p.m. local time, help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome Team GO Rocket. You will be able to pick up a new Special Research, TM-away Frustration, and save Shadow Registeel!
Event overview
- Date and time 📅
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Bonuses ⭐
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Giovanni, Team GO Rocket Leaders and Grunts will be using different Shadow Pokémon
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Shadow Registeel is available as a reward for defeating Giovanni
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Release of Shadow Alolan Vulpix, Shadow Spoink, Shadow Blitzle, and Shadow Joltik
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Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in Balloons
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You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget Frustration
Save Shadow Registeel
Registeel
Giovanni’s iron will is strong as ever, and this time his plot includes using Shadow Registeel.
A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
This Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season of Mythical Wishes, on March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Shadowy Skirmishes (1/5) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
Helioptile
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| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a Row |
Helioptile
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| Earn 2 Candies Exploring with your Buddy |
Helioptile
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Shadowy Skirmishes (2/5) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
10×
Hyper Potion
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| Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon |
15×
Pokeball
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| Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon |
10×
Pinap Berry
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Shadowy Skirmishes (3/5) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
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| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo |
1500×
XP
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| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff |
1500×
XP
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| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra |
1500×
XP
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Shadowy Skirmishes (4/5) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
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| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss |
5×
Max Potion
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| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss |
20×
Ultra Ball
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| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss |
5×
Max Revive
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Shadowy Skirmishes (5/5) Tasks and Rewards
| Task | Reward |
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| Claim Reward! |
2500×
XP
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| Claim Reward! |
2500×
XP
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| Claim Reward! |
2500×
XP
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Grunts and Leaders are using new Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts – as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo – are using different Shadow Pokemon:
New Shadow Pokémon released
In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokemon into Shadow Pokemon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Eggs
The following Pokemon will hatch from 12 kilometer Eggs. Trainers can earn 12 km Eggs by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders.
Currently, Sandile, Pawniard, Vullaby, Pancham, and Salandit can only be hatched from 12 km Eggs.
Field Resarch
A Field Research task awarding a Mysterious Component will be available.