Trainers, With the start of the “Team GO Rocket Takeover” event in October 2023, it has been observed that Team GO Rocket Leaders Cliff, Arlo, Sierra and other grunts have found some additional shiny species of Pokemon and have changed their lineups!
Note: You can rematch Leaders and Giovanni if you lose for the first time, the leaders and Giovanni will use the same lineup for the next time
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New Shadow Pokemon
Lots of New Shadow Pokemon have arrived in Pokemon GO:
- Shadow Regigigas
New Shiny Shadows from Leaders
The following Shiny Shadows can be caught from the Team GO Rocket Leaders!
- Shiny Shadow Bellsprout from Arlo
- Shiny Shadow Dratini from Cliff
- Shiny Shadow Sableye from Sierra*
Shiny Shadow Sableye was previously available
Team GO Rocket Lineups
Pokemon marked with (s) can be shiny. Pokemon marked with [ ] can be encountered after defeating the leaders.
Team GO Boss Lineup (Giovanni)
| 1st slot | 2nd slot | 3rd slot |
|---|---|---|
| Persian | Kingler, Nidoking, Garchomp | [Regigigas] |
Team GO Rocket Leaders Lineup
Here’s the new lineup for each Team GO Rocket Leader, you can check the recommended counters for each Pokemon at GO Field Guide
| Leader | 1st slot | 2nd slot | 3rd slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo | [Bellsprout (s)] | Sharpedo, Mismagius, Alakazam | Scizor, Magnezone, Snorlax |
| Cliff | [Dratini (s)] | Gallade, Slowking, Cradily | Dusknoir, Tyranitar, Mamoswine |
| Sierra | [Sableye (s)] | Muk, Gardevoir, Skarmory | Kingdra, Gyarados, Victreebel |
Team GO Rocket Grunts Lineup
New Pokemon Shadow Pokemon have arrived and can now be encountered with the new Grunts line.
We’ll also put brackets around the possible reward Pokemon. For each grunt type this will either be Pokemon found in the 1st battle slot, or those found in both the 1st and 2nd slots.
| Grunt gender and warning | 1st slot | 2nd slot | 3rd slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| M – “Go, my super bug Pokémon!” | [Ledyba], [Pineco (s)], [Joltik] | [Kakuna], [Weedle], [Beedrill] | Scizor, Forretress, Beedrill |
| F – “Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.” | [Alolan Grimer], [Alolan Rattata] | Alolan Raticate, Muk | Alolan Muk |
| F – “ROAR! …How’d that sound?” | [Alolan Exeggutor], [Gible] | Alolan Exeggutor, Dragonair | Dragonair, Dragonite, Gabite |
| F – “Get ready to be shocked!” | [Mareep], [Blitzle], [Shinx] | [Alolan Geodude], [Voltorb] | Zebstrika, Amphoros |
| F – “Check out my cute Pokémon!” | [Mawile (s)], [Ralts], [Snubbull] | [Kirlia], [Snubbull] | Kirlia, Granbull |
| F – “This buff physique isn’t just for show!” | [Hisuian Sneasel], [Hitmonlee], [Hitmonchan] | Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop | Hitmontop |
| F – “Do you know how hot Pokémon fire breath can get?” | [Vulpix], [Litwick], [Numel] | Quilava, Magmar | Ninetales, Typhlosion, Camerupt |
| F – “Battle against my Flying-type Pokémon!” | [Natu], [Ducklett], [Zubat] | Golbat, Xatu, Staravia | Gyarados, Crobat, Dragonite |
| M – “Ke…ke…ke…ke…ke…ke!” | [Gastly], [Duskull], [Shuppet] | Banette, Dusclops, Golett | Dusknoir, Gengar, Golurk |
| M – “Don’t tangle with us!” | [Cacnea], [Bellsprout (s)], [Oddish] | Bayleef, Gloom | Cacturne, Amoonguss, Meganium |
| M – “You’ll be defeated into the ground!” | [Wooper], [Drilbur] | [Rhyhorn], [Hippototas] | Hippowdon, Quagsire |
| F – “You’re gonna be frozen in your tracks.” | [Alolan Sandshrew], [Swinub], [Alolan Vulpix] | Alolan Sandslash, Snover, Alolan Ninetales | Lapras, Cloyster, Abomasnow |
| M – “Normal does not mean weak.” | [Meowth (s)], [Glameow] | Purugly, Raticate, Rattata | Raticate, Ursaring, Bibarel |
| F – “Coiled and ready to strike!” | [Grimer (s)], [Foongus] | Nidorino, Nidorina | Weezing, Muk |
| M – “Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?” | [Spoink], [Abra], [Natu] | [Girafarig], [Ralts] | Hypno, Alakazam, Metang |
| M – “Let’s rock and roll!” | [Cranidos], [Alolan Geodude], [Shieldon] | [Anorith], [Lileep], [Graveler] | Alolan Golem, Golem |
| M – “You’re no match for my iron will!” | [Alolan Diglett], [Aron] | [Lairon], [Metang], [Alolan Sandshrew] | Aggron, Scizor |
| F – “Don’t bother – I’ve already won!”/”Get ready to be defeated!”/”Winning is for winners!” | [Snorlax] | Snorlax, Poliwrath, Gardevoir | Snorlax, Gyarados, Dragonite |
| M – “Don’t bother – I’ve already won!”/”Get ready to be defeated!”/”Winning is for winners!” | [Charmander (s)], [Squirtle (s)], [Bulbasaur (s)] | Quilava, Bayleef | Blaziken, Swampert, Sceptile |
| F – “These waters are treacherous!” | [Shellder], [Psyduck], [Barboach] | Croconaw, Golduck | Wailord, Feraligatr |
| M – “These waters are treacherous!” | [Magikarp] | Magikarp | Magikarp, Gyarados |
A Shadowy Disturbance Research
Special Research centred on Giovanni will be available. Complete it to earn Super Rocket Radar!
Stage 1
- Catch 15 Pokemon – 5x Pinap berries
- Spin 5 pokestops or gyms – 10x Pokeballs
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket grunts – Mysterious Component
Rewards: 1000XP, 1000 stardust, Phantump (s)
Stage 2
- Catch 15 Pokemon – 5x Pinap berries
- Transfer 10 Pokemon – 10x Great Balls
- Defeat 6 Team G Rocket grunts – 3x Mysterious Components
Rewards: 1500XP, 1500 stardust, Galar Yamask
Stage 3
- Defeat Team GO Rocket leader Arlo – 2500 XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket leader Cliff – 2500 XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket leader Sierra – 2500 XP
Rewards: 2500 XP, 3000 stardust, Super Rocket Rader
Stage 4
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss – 10x Hyper Potions
- Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss – 10x Ultra Balls
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss – 6x Max Revives
Rewards:
- 3000 XP, 3000 Stardust, Trick or Treat Gengar Encounter
Stage 5
- Claim Reward – 2500XP
- Claim Reward – 2500XP
- Claim Reward – 2500XP
Rewards: 5000XP, 3500 stardust, 2x Silver Pinap Berry
Strange Eggs
12km eggs are changing slightly. Here’s are the new egg hatches confirmed till now.
| Rarity Tier | Species |
|---|---|
| 1-Egg | Absol (s), Pawniard (s), Scraggy (s), Vullaby (s) |
| 2-Egg | Larvitar (s), Pancham (s) |
| 3-Egg | Sandile, Skorupi (s), Deino (s), Skrelp (s), Inkay (s), Salandit |
Do you know?
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