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Taken Treasures Event, Shadow Kyogre, & Varoom Debut In Pokémon GO
The Taken Treasures event has begun in Pokémon GO. It features a new species, a new Shadow Pokémon, and a Team GO Rocket invasion Let's get into the details. Taken Treasures Event graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening for the Taken Treasures event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 12:00 a.m[...]
Team GO Rocket Takes Over Pokémon GO With Regigigas Today
The first Team GO Rocket takeover in quite a while is happening today in Pokémon GO This Takeover coincides with the start of the Halloween Event 2023 Part Two, bringing forth new Shadow Raids and a debut Shadow Legendary with Regigigas Let's see what changes go live in the game today. Team GO Rocket Takeover graphic[...]
Shiny Shadow Lugia Debuts In Next Pokémon GO Team Rocket Invasion
It was previously thought that the second part of the Halloween 2023 Event in Pokémon GO would focus on Team GO Rocket Now, it has been revealed that there will actually be two separate, overlapping events Halloween 2023 Part Two features the debut of Shiny Zorua and new costumes for Pikachu and Gengar At the same[...]
Shiny Shadow Aipom & Geodude Debut in Pokémon GO's Rocket Takeover
Today, Team GO Rocket returns with new Giovanni research, Shadow Regirock, new Shiny-capable Shadows, and more Let's get into the details. Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening for the Solstice Horizons: Team GO Rocket Takeover event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 12:00 a.m[...]
The Solstice Horizons & Team Rocket Takeover Begins In Pokémon GO
After you've received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time. Web Store bonus: Using the Web Store right here will get Trainers a discounted Solstice Box with 3 Remote Raid Passes, 9 Super Incubators, and 9 Golden Razz Berries. Collection Challenge: Collection Challenges will offer encounters with Fomantis and will offer Stardust Raid rotation: Tier One: Sneasel[...]
Shadow Mewtwo Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
These Shadow Raids feature Gyms taken over by Team GO Rocket and their Shadow Pokémon They will sometimes feature Shiny-capable Shadows Tiers Three and Five Shadow Raids also include a special Enraged feature, which sees the Raid Boss's Defense and Attack increase when it hits a certain threshold of health The Shadow Raid Boss can[...]
Shadow Bayleef Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
These Shadow Raids feature Gyms taken over by Team GO Rocket and their Shadow Pokémon They will sometimes feature Shiny-capable Shadows Tiers Three and Five Shadow Raids also include a special Enraged feature, which sees the Raid Boss's Defense and Attack increase when it hits a certain threshold of health The Shadow Raid Boss can[...]
Shadow Quilava Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
These Shadow Raids feature Gyms taken over by Team GO Rocket and their Shadow Pokémon They will sometimes feature Shiny-capable Shadows Tiers Three and Five Shadow Raids also include a special Enraged feature, which sees the Raid Boss's Defense and Attack increase when it hits a certain threshold of health The Shadow Raid Boss can[...]
Shadow Croconaw Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
These Shadow Raids feature Gyms taken over by Team GO Rocket and their Shadow Pokémon They will sometimes feature Shiny-capable Shadows Tiers Three and Five Shadow Raids also include a special Enraged feature, which sees the Raid Boss's Defense and Attack increase when it hits a certain threshold of health The Shadow Raid Boss can[...]
Shadow Sneasel Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
These Shadow Raids feature Gyms taken over by Team GO Rocket and their Shadow Pokémon They will sometimes feature Shiny-capable Shadows Tiers Three and Five Shadow Raids also include a special Enraged feature, which sees the Raid Boss's Defense and Attack increase when it hits a certain threshold of health The Shadow Raid Boss can[...]
The Rising Shadows Event Begins Today in Pokémon GO
local time Shadow Raids debuts: Niantic will now feature Shadow Pokémon, some of them Shiny-capable, in new Shadow Raids that have an interesting mechanic attached. Purified Gems: This is a new item that will be made up of Shadow Shards that you can get from defeating Team GO Rocket They will help you defeat the Shadow Raid[...]
This Is How Shadow Raids Will Work In Pokémon GO
In the past, the only way to catch Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon GO was to battle Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders, and Giovanni (And, of course, the rare — too rare — Jessie and James feature.) Now, mobile developer Niantic introduces Shadow Raids to Pokémon GO which will include multiple new mechanics[...]
Shiny Shadow Raids Featuring Mewtwo Come To Pokémon GO
Niantic writes: "Team GO Rocket's machinations have led them to their latest and greatest plan: taking over Gyms with their Shadow Pokémon! In Shadow Raids, Trainers can take on powerful Shadow Raid Bosses, and have the chance to catch new Pokémon partners—if they can successfully defeat the Shadow Raid Boss, that is[...]
Rocket Takeover Brings Shiny Shadow Grunts to Pokémon GO Today
A major change is coming to Pokémon GO today with a new Team GO Rocket takeover Today, a new era begins for Shadow Pokémon Previously, Shiny Shadow Pokémon were only obtainable through Team GO Rocket Leaders Now, all previously Shiny-capable Shadow Pokémon will now be obtainable as Shadow Shinies through Grunts. Let's get into the details. Shadow[...]
Shadow Regice Arrives in New Pokémon GO Team GO Rocket Event
Trubbish, Galarian Stunfisk, and Goomy will be rare spawns. Field Research encounters: Pansage, Pansear, Panpour Raids: Tier One and Tier Three are not described in the news brief Tier Five: Incarnate Forme Thundurus will be in raids until Tuesday, March 28th at which point Lugia will take over. Mega Raids: Mega Venusaur will be in raids until Tuesday, March 28th[...]
Team GO Rocket Giovanni Battle Guide for Pokémon GO: February 2023
There has been a shakeup with the Team GO Rocket line-ups in Pokémon GO as of February 2023, thanks to a new Takeover event This means we finally have a new Shadow Legendary for Giovanni, the Team GO Rocket boss, for the first time in what seems like seventy long years Once you get your[...]
Team GO Rocket Arlo Battle Guide for Pokémon GO: February 2023
There has been a shakeup with the Team GO Rocket Leaders' line-ups in Pokémon GO now live as of February 20233 Not only do they have different teams, but the potentially Shiny Shadow Pokémon that you can encounter after defeating them has also changed With this battle guide, you can build a team to defeat[...]
Team GO Rocket Sierra Battle Guide for Pokémon GO: February 2023
There has been a shakeup with the Team GO Rocket Leaders' line-ups in Pokémon GO now live as of February 20233 Not only do they have different teams, but the potentially Shiny Shadow Pokémon that you can encounter after defeating them has also changed With this battle guide, you can build a team to defeat[...]
Team GO Rocket Cliff Battle Guide for Pokémon GO: February 2023
There has been a shakeup with the Team GO Rocket Leaders' line-ups in Pokémon GO now live as of February 20233 Not only do they have different teams, but the potentially Shiny Shadow Pokémon that you can encounter after defeating them has also changed With this battle guide, you can build a team to defeat[...]
The February 2023 Team GO Rocket Takeover Begins in Pokémon GO
A shadow falls on Pokémon GO today as a new Team GO Rocket Takeover begins This Takeover event will see the features of Crackling Voltage continue while we get an update to Team GO Rocket features, including new Shiny-capable Shadow Pokémon for the Leaders, Shadow Registeel for Giovanni, and entirely new Shadows from the Grunts[...]
Pokémon GO Event Review: Team GO Rocket Takeover November 2022
Did November 2022's Team GO Rocket Takeover leave a positive impact on Pokémon GO? Let's take a look. Pokémon GO logo Credit: Niantic What worked in this Pokémon GO event Shiny release: Pawniard was once a highly coveted hatch when it first came out… but then, time dragged on, and it became one of the most common 12 KM Strange[...]
Team GO Rocket Takeover: Fall 2022 Begins in Pokémon GO
A shadow falls over Pokémon GO once again with a Team GO Rocket Takeover that introduces new Shadow Pokémon, unlocks new Shiny-capable Shadows through the Leaders, adds Shiny Pawniard to the Strange Egg pool, and brings back Shadow Mewtwo Let's get into the details. Team GO Rocket graphic in Pokémon GO[...]
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Niantic has revealed the details of two brand new Pokémon GO events, including this week's Greedy Gluttons event as well as next week's Team GO Rocket Takeover, both of which will introduce new Shiny Pokémon. Guzzlord in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here is what's happening in Pokémon GO during the Greedy Gluttons event starting Wednesday: Date and time:[...]
Pokémon GO Event Review: Ultra Unlock: Battle Weekend
Credit: Niantic What worked in this Pokémon GO event Shiny Shadow Starters: The game kicked off a new rotation of Shiny-capable Shadows for the Team GO Rocket leaders This rotation features Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, which seemed almost too good to be true when the details first started coming out This was by far the strongest feature of[...]
Shadow Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle Can Be Shiny in Pokémon GO
The Ultra Unlock: Battle Weekend event happening within the Pokémon GO 6th Anniversary event has led to a change in the Team GO Rocket Leader rotations Read on to see how you can encounter Shiny Shadow Charmander, Shiny Shadow Squirtle, and Shiny Shadow Bulbasaur. Arlo in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Currently, here is the breakdown of which Team[...]
Ultra Unlock: Battle Weekend Brings Shadow Latios to Pokémon GO Today
However, the even bigger news is that a switch-up in the Team GO Rocket Leader rotation has now made three new Shiny Shadow Pokémon available… and the selections here is major news Keep reading and be sure to get some Rocket Radars prepped, because you will want to get all of these. Shadow Latios in Pokémon[...]