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Team GO Rocket, always the imposters, are spreading mischief on every block… and they’re not alone! New Shadow Pokémon have been spotted, including Shadow Regigigas, and beware of Shadow Lugia in these 5-star Shadow Raids!
But don’t be intimidated by Team GO Rocket’s show of force. With Party Play, you can gather with your friends and embrace the power of the party!
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Gather your allies and get ready for some showdowns this Halloween season!
Team GO Rocket Takeover
From Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, October 31 at 8:00 PM local time.
Save Shadow Regigigas!
Giovanni is back with another nefarious plot, this time involving the use of Shadow Regigigas! A new Special Research story will be available at the start of this event. Move through it to get the Super Missile Radar and go after Giovanni!
You can claim this special research until the end of Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound on December 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM local time.
Shadow Regigas
Shadow Raid’s debut
Shadow Lugia will return to Pokémon GO by making his first appearance in Shadow Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Shadow Lugia, if you’re lucky!
Shadow Lugia will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM until Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM local time.
Five-star shadow raids
Shade loggia
If you’re lucky, you might come across a shiny one!
Shadow Pokemon
Team GO Rocket Grunts – as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo – use different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela defeat their opponents and save the Shadow Pokémon!
In addition, Team GO Rocket has also transformed the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to rescue them!
Also, the Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts might be a Shiny Pokémon – if you’re lucky.
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Rehorn
Shadow Barbuch
Cranandus Shadow
Shadow Sheldon
Shadow Drillbur
Shadow Litwick
Shadow raids
The next Pokemon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not controlled by Team GO Rocket may continue to host other raids.
One-star shadow raids
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Grimmer
Shadow Misdreavus
Shadow Litwick
Three-star shadow raids
Shadow Nidorina
Shadow Nidorino
Shadow Golbat
If you’re lucky, you might come across a shiny one!
Event rewards
Team GO Rocket will appear frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
You can use Charged TM to help Shadow Pokémon forget to thwart a charged attack.
egg
The next Pokemon will hatch from a 12 km long egg.
Larvitar
Sandile
pawnshop
relief
Dino
Pancham
Salandet
If you’re lucky, you might come across a shiny one!
Field research
Field Research quests that grant a Mysterious Component will be available throughout the event.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines issued by local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, sign up for notifications, and sign up for our emails to stay informed.
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