Of all of the recurring events in Pokemon Go, few bring quite as much excitement as Rocket Takeovers. These events generally give us the opportunity to try for some of the strongest Pokemon in the game, and a way to rid them of their accursed Frustration... and this time we've got at least one Pokemon that's really exciting!
Note that we should have all of the new Shadow pages made for these Pokemon soon.
Rocket Takeover
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time | June 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- It will be possible to use a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokemon
- Rockets will take over stops and appear in Balloons more frequently than normal
- Giovanni will be back, alongside his newest Shadow Legendary Pokemon: Shadow Regirock
- Rocket Leaders and Grunts will have a new set of Shadow Pokemon available
- The following Pokemon will be available from 12km Eggs:
- Among them, Pancham will be available in Shiny forme for the first time
Full Announcement
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Save Shadow Regirock!
You may have a rocky road to victory ahead as you face off against Giovanni and his Shadow Regirock. A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
You can claim this Special Research until the end of Pokémon GO: Hidden Gems on September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Shadow Regirock
Event Bonuses
Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
Shadow Pokémon
Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders, Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are also using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon! If you’re lucky, you may even encounter different Shiny Shadow Pokémon than normal!
Additionally, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them!
Also, Pokémon that Trainers rescue from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.
Shadow Alolan Geodude
Shadow Ledyba
Shadow Hitmontop
Shadow Glameow
Shadow Gible
And more!
Eggs
During this Team GO Rocket Takeover, the following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs.
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Pancham!
Larvitar
Absol
Skorupi
Sandile
Scraggy
Pawniard
Vullaby
Deino
Pancham
Inkay
Skrelp
Salandit
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
