The new special research “Showdown in the Shadows” in Pokémon GO with all tasks and rewards in overview. You will receive the research at the Rocket event starting from October 26.
When is the special research available? On October 26 at 10:00 AM, the new Rocket special research was unlocked for free for all trainers. If you don’t see it, it’s best to restart your app. If you still can’t find it, you may still have old Rocket research open that you must complete first.
You can complete these until December 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM.
In the overview, we show you all tasks and rewards of the new Rocket research “Showdown in the Shadows”.
Research Showdown in the Shadows 1/5
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | 10 Poké Balls |
| Defeat 3 Rocket Grunts | 1 Mysterious Component |
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 1,000 experience points (XP), 1,000 stardust, and a meeting with Paragoni for completing the chapter.
Research Showdown in the Shadows 2/5
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Great Balls |
| Defeat 6 Rocket Grunts | 3 Mysterious Components |
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 1,500 experience points (XP), 1,500 stardust, and a meeting with Galar-Makabaja for completing the chapter.
Research Showdown in the Shadows 3/5
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat Rocket Boss Arlo | 2,500 experience points (XP) |
| Defeat Rocket Boss Cliff | 2,500 experience points (XP) |
| Defeat Rocket Boss Sierra | 2,500 experience points (XP) |
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2,500 experience points (XP), 3,000 stardust, and a Super Rocket Radar for completing the chapter.
Research Showdown in the Shadows 4/5
| Task | Reward |
| Find the Rocket Leader (Giovanni) | 10 Hyper Potions |
| Fight the Rocket Leader | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat the Rocket Leader | 6 Max Revives |
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 3,000 experience points (XP), 3,000 stardust, and a meeting with Gengar for completing the chapter.
For the fight against Giovanni, we have listed the best attackers for you in the counter guide: Pokémon GO: Defeat Giovanni – Best Counters.
Research Showdown in the Shadows 5/5
| Task | Reward |
| Claim reward! | 2,500 stardust |
| Claim reward! | 2,500 stardust |
| Claim reward! | 2,500 stardust |
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 5,000 experience points (XP), 2,500 stardust, and 2 Silver Razz Berries for completing the chapter.
For the upcoming days, the Rocket takeover in Pokémon GO is active with all its bonuses. For you, the contents of the 12 KM Eggs will change, and you will encounter members of Team GO Rocket much more frequently. Here at MeinMMO, we will report on the event and tips regarding it and keep you informed about new content.
