Showdown in the Shadows

Pokemon Go
Showdown in the Shadows
Dec 05, 2023

In this guide to Pokémon Go's Special research mission "Showdown in the Shadows" from Pokémon Go, you'll find all the answers and information you need to complete this series of Pokémon quests.

This Special research mission is available to all Pokémon Go players. During this mission, you'll have to battle Team Go Rocket and Giovanni to capture its Legendary Pokémon.

Step 1/5

Missions:

  • Catch 15 Pokémon (5x Pinap Berry)
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (x10 PokeBall)
  • Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts (Mysterious Component)

Rewards:

  • 1000 XP
  • x1000 Stardust
  • Phantump encounter

Step 2/5

Missions:

  • Catch 15 Pokémon (x5 Pinap Berry)
  • Transfer 10 Pokémon (x10 Super Ball)
  • Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts (x3 Mysterious Component)

Rewards:

Step 3/5

Missions:

  • Defeat GO Rocket Leader Arlo (x 2500 PX)
  • Defeat GO Rocket Leader Cliff (x 2500 PX)
  • Defeat GO Rocket Leader Sierra (x 2500 PX)

Rewards:

  • 2500 XP
  • x3000 Stardust
  • Super Rocket Radar

Step 4/5

Missions:

  • Find the Team GO Rocket Boss (x10 Hyper Potion)
  • Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss (x10 Ultra Ball)
  • Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss (x6 Max Revive)

Rewards:

  • 3000 XP
  • x3000 Stardust
  • Gengar (Halloween 2023 hat) encounter

Step 5/5

Missions:

  • Claim Reward! (x2 500 Stardust)
  • Claim Reward! (x2 500 Stardust)
  • Claim Reward! (x2 500 Stardust)

Rewards:

  • 5000 XP
  • x3500 Stardust
  • 2x Silver Pinap Berry