The Crackling Voltage event is currently underway in Pokemon Go. Alongside the electrical event, an evil organization casts a dark shadow over the land. From February 1st to February 5th, trainers can participate in the Team GO Rocket Takeover Event. The event will introduce a new Special Research task called Shadowy Skirmishes. During the event, Team Rocket Leaders and Giovani will have new Pokemon on their teams. Trainers will be able to catch new shiny variations of some of their favorite Pokemon. Keep an eye out because you might find one of their shiny variations. Now let’s dive into the Team GO Rocket Takeover Event details.
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Shadowy Skirmishes Research Tasks
Step 1
Shadowy Skirmishes (1/5)
- Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts – Reward = Helioptile
- Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row – Reward = Helioptile
- Earn 2 Candies exploring with your buddy – Reward = Helioptile
Step 1 Rewards
- 2000 XP
- 15 Pokeballs
- 10 Revives
STEP 2
Shadowy Skirmishes (2/5)
- Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts – Reward = 10 Hyper Potions
- Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon – Reward = 10 Pokeballs
- Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon – Reward = 10 Pinap Berries
Rewards
- 2000 XP
- 15 Great Balls
- 1 Rocket Radar
STEP 3
Shadowy Skirmishes (3/5)
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo – Reward = 1500 XP
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff – Reward = 1500 XP
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra – Reward= 1500 XP
REWARDS
- 2500 XP
- 1000 Stardust
- 1 Super Rocket Radar
STEP 4
Shadowy Skirmishes (4/5)
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss (Giovanni) – Reward = 5 Max Potions
- Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss – Reward = 20 Ultra Balls
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss – Reward = 5 Max Revives
Rewards
- 3000 XP
- 1 Lucky Egg
- 2 Golden Raspberries
STEP 5
Shadowy Skirmishes (5/5)
- Claim Reward! – Reward = 2500 XP
- Claim Reward! – Reward = 2500 XP
- Claim Reward! – Reward = 2500 XP
Rewards
- 5000 XP
- 2500 Stardust
- 2 Silver Pinap Berries
By completing this event, you will have not only beaten Giovanni but also capture a Shadow Registeel. If you need help beating Giovanni, Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra’s team click the affiliated name.
12 KM Rocket Eggs
During the Team GO Rocket Takeover event, there will be new Pokemon in the 12 KM rocket eggs. The following Pokemon can hatch out of the 12 KM eggs:
- (shiny) Larvitar
- (shiny) Absol
- (shiny) Skorupi
- Sandile
- Scraggy
- (shiny) Pawniard
- (shiny) Vullaby
- (shiny) Deino
- Pancham
- Skrelp
- Salandit
New Shadow Pokemon
The Team GO Rocket Takeover event introduces Shadow Alolan Vulpix, Spoink, Blitzle, and Joltik.
Will you actively be participating in the event? If you are level 44 this is a great event to help you complete your research tasks to reach level 45. Trainers will be able to use a Charged TM to help Shadow Pokemon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Let Us Know!
Make sure to get your Mega Gengar while you can. You have until February 8th to defeat Registeel and Mega Gengar; these two raids will be replaced by Tapu Lele and Mega Gardevoir on February 8th.
Which of these two will you shiny hunt? What do you think of the Team GO Rocket Takeover Event?
For additional Pokemon Go news or raid guides, check out our Pokemon Go section.
If you want to add me on Pokemon Go, my trainer code is 3979-2857-6892. If you want to be invited to a raid throughout the month, follow me on Twitter at KillerKDemons.
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Pokemon Go was developed by The Pokémon Company and is available now on iOS and Android.
