In Pokémon GO you can secure the new special research “From the Shadows” at the start of the Rocket takeover, which will bring you a Super Rocket Radar. We at MeinMMO have looked at what tasks and rewards await you.
What research is it about? In Pokémon GO, the Rocket takeover starts today, on March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time the Rocket takeover. Team GO Rocket will be increasingly found in the game in the coming days and will feature new Crypto Pokémon.
Of course, the appropriate special research must not be missing, bringing you a Super Rocket Radar and thus an encounter with the Rocket leader Giovanni. We have summarized the tasks and rewards behind the research “From the Shadows” below.
From when is the research available? You will receive the research automatically from March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time when you log into the game. It will then be available for free under the category “Special”. You have until the end of the season “Rising Heroes”, on June 1 at 10:00 AM local time, to retrieve it.
If you cannot find the new special research for Team GO Rocket, you may still have an old Rocket research pending that you must complete first.
Rocket Research “From the Shadows” – Tasks & Rewards
Where does the information come from? Even though the Rocket takeover in Germany starts only at 10:00 AM local time, it has already begun in other countries. Therefore, the contents of the research are being shared diligently in social networks. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized all tasks and rewards below.
Research on Rocket takeover 1/5
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat 3 members of Team GO Rocket | 2 Super Potions |
| Catch 2 Crypto Pokémon | 20 Poké Balls |
| Rescue 1 Crypto Pokémon | 3 Revives |
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 3 mysterious parts.
Research on Rocket takeover 2/5
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat 6 members of Team GO Rocket | 1x mysterious part |
| Catch 4 Crypto Pokémon | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Rescue 2 Crypto Pokémon | 1x mysterious part |
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 1,500 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and a Rocket Radar.
Research on Rocket takeover 3/5
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Arlo | 1,500 XP |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Cliff | 1,500 XP |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Sierra | 1,500 XP |
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and a Super Rocket Radar.
Research on Rocket takeover 4/5
| Task | Reward |
| Find the Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni | 10 Hyper Potions |
| Fight against the Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni | 10 Hyper Balls |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni | 6 Max Revives |
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, and 2 golden Razz Berries.
Research on Rocket takeover 5/5
| Task | Reward |
| Already done! | 2,500 XP |
| Already done! | 2,500 XP |
| Already done! | 2,500 XP |
Stage reward: If you complete all the tasks of this table and collect the respective rewards, you also earn 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and a silver Razz Berry.
What do you think of the new research on Team GO Rocket? Are you looking forward to an encounter with the Rocket leader Giovanni? Or do you find Rocket battles totally boring? Feel free to write it down in the comments here at MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
By the way: Giovanni now has Crypto-Regice on his team. We’ll show you if the monster is worth it.
