Pokémon Go ‘Showdown in the Shadows’ quest steps, rewards

“Showdown in the Shadows”The latest Giovanni quest is in Pokémon Go.

Making its debut in late Oct 2023 as part of the “Halloween Part 2” event. It offers ghost encounters and rewards. The event ends with a chance to capture a ghost. Shadow Regigigas.

“Showdown in the Shadows” is part of a long line of Giovanni research quests, which started back in 2019 with “A Troubling Situation.” If “Showdown in the Shadows” is not appearing for you, first clear the most recent Giovanni quest in your quest log — the previous one was June 2023’s “A Shadowy Disturbance” — to allow this new quest to become available.

‘Showdown in the Shadows’ tasks and rewards

“Showdown in the Shadows” Special Research will be available until the next Giovanni quest and highlighted Shadow Legendary encounter, which rolls out every few months. The quest can be completed at any time once it is unlocked.

The first step of 5.

Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
Spin 5 Poké Stops or Gyms (10 Poké Balls)
Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket grunts (1 Mysterious Component)

Rewards: 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Phantump encounter

Step 2 from 5

Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
Transfer 10 Pokémon (10 Great Balls)
Defeat 6 Team Go Rocket Grunts (3 Mysterious Components)

Rewards: 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Galarian Yamask encounter

The third step of five

Rewards: 2,500 XP, 300 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar

Step 4

Discover the Team Go Rocket BOSS (10 max Potions).
Team Go Rocket Boss Battle (10 Ultra Balls).
Beat the Team Go Rocket Boss (Max Revives, 6).

You can also get Rewards: 3,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, Gengar encounter

You’ll be able to catch the final Shadow Pokémon in Giovanni’s team once you have used your Super Rocket Radar. It depends on when you complete the quest. For example, from June 20,23 to the launch of the next Giovanni mission in 2024 this is the case. Shadow Regigigas.

Step 5

Claim reward (2,500 XP)
Claim reward (2,500 XP)
Claim reward (2,500 XP)

You can also get Rewards: 5,000 XP, 4,500 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries

Team Go Rocket Takeover event changes

As well as the above quest, the second half of the “Solstice Horizons” event is also host to a Team Go Rocket Takeover untilThe 31st of October at 8pm local timeThe following modifications have been made: