Pokemon GO 'Showdown in the Shadows' research tasks & rewards
If you're looking to complete the Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest in Pokemon GO as fast as possible, we've got all the tasks and rewards here.
Showdown in the Shadows is the latest Team Go Rocket Special Research quest in Pokemon GO, leading you straight to an encounter with Giovanni himself - so here are all the tasks and rewards involved.
As part of the Halloween 2023 celebrations, another Team GO Rocket Takeover is taking place in Pokemon GO, meaning this truly is a spooky season. During these takeover events, the lineup for each Team Go Rocket member changes, and a new Special Research quest is introduced to the game.
The latest addition is the Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest, which will eventually lead you to an encounter with Giovanni and his new Shadow Regigigas. To get ahead of the game, you'll find all of the tasks and rewards included in this quest below.
Pokemon GO Showdown in the Shadows tasks & rewards
Here are all of the tasks and rewards in the Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest:
Step 1 of 5
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokemon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms | 10 Poke Balls |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 1 Mysterious Component |
Completion rewards: 1000 XP, 1000 Stardust, and a Phantump encounter
Step 2 of 5
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokemon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Transfer 10 Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Mysterious Components |
Completion rewards: 1500 XP, 1500 Stardust, and a Galarian Yamask encounter
Step 3 of 5
| Task | Reward |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 2500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 2500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 2500 XP |
Completion rewards: 2500 XP, 3000 Stardust, and 1 Super Rocket Radar
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Step 4 of 5
| Task | Reward |
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Hyper Potions |
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | 6 Max Revives |
Completion rewards: 3000 XP, 3000 Stardust, and a Gengar encounter
Step 5 of 5
| Task | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 2500 Stardust |
| Claim Reward! | 2500 Stardust |
| Claim Reward! | 2500 Stardust |
Completion rewards: 5000 XP, 3500 Stardust, and 2 Silver Pinap Berries
Special shoutout to LeekDuck for help with this information!
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How to get Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest
You can get the Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest automatically by logging in to Pokemon GO before December 1, 2023, at 10AM local time. That's when the current Adventures Abound season is scheduled to end.
If you've logged in to the game and you've still not received this quest, it might be the case that you've got a previous Team GO Rocket Special Research quest that needs to be completed before you can access this one.
The good news is that once you've claimed the Showdown in the Shadows Special Research quest, you'll be able to complete it in your own time. There's no deadline to finish it and claim that Super Rocket Radar.
That's everything you need to know about this quest! Visit our Pokemon homepage for the latest news and guides, or check out the best games like Pokemon GO for more mobile gaming fun.
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