Trainers, With the start of the “Team GO Rocket Takeover” event, 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 Regice
- Shadow Alolan Grimer
- Shadow Phanpy
- Shadow Treecko
- Shadow Torchic
- Shadow Drifloon
New Shiny Shadows from Leaders
The following Shiny Shadows can be caught from the Team GO Rocket Leaders!
- Shiny Shadow Teddiursa from Arlo
- Shiny Shadow Larvitar from Cliff
- Shiny Shadow Murkrow from Sierra
The following Shiny Shadows can be caught from the Team GO Rocket Leaders!
— GO Field Guide (@GOFieldGuideApp) March 26, 2023
– Shiny Shadow Teddiursa from Arlo
– Shiny Shadow Larvitar from Cliff
– Shiny Shadow Murkrow from Sierra
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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 | Nidoking, Kingdra | [Regice] |
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 | [Teddiurs](s) | Golurk, Blaziken, Hypno | Scizor, Banette |
| Cliff | [Larvitar] (s) | Kingdra, Sceptile, Skarmory | Tyranitar, Swampert, Gyarados |
| Sierra | [Murkrow] (s) | Staraptor, Swampert, Steelix | Houndoom, Dragonite, Charizard |
Team GO Rocket Grunts Lineup
New Pokemon Shadow Pokemon have arrived and can now be encountered with the new Grunts line.
| Grunt gender and warning | 1st slot | 2nd slot | 3rd slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| M – “Go, my super bug Pokémon!” | [Shuckle], [Skorupi], [Joltik] | [Beedrill], [Weedle], [Kakuna] | Scizor, Beedrill, Forretress |
| F – “Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.” | [Alolan Grimer] | Muk, Alolan Raticate | Alolan Muk |
| F – “ROAR! …How’d that sound?” | [Dratini], [Alolan Exeggutor] | Alolan Exeggutor, Flygon | Dragonair, Dragonite, Flygon |
| F – “Get ready to be shocked!” | [Mareep], [Blitzle], [Shinx] | [Electabuzz], [Voltorb] | Zebstrika, Ampharos, Luxray |
| F – “Check out my cute Pokémon!” | [Mawile] (s), [Ralts], [Snubbull] | [Snubbull], [Kirlia] | Granbull, Kirlia |
| F – “This buff physique isn’t just for show!” | [Makuhita], [Hitmonchan], [Hitmonlee] | Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan | Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan |
| F – “Do you know how hot Pokémon fire breath can get?” | [Vulpix], [Torchic], [Numel] | Magmar, Quilava | Camerupt, Ninetales, Typhlosion |
| F – “Battle against my Flying-type Pokémon!” | [Ducklett], [Natu], [Zubat] | Staravia, Xatu, Golbat | Dragonite, Crobat, Gyarados |
| M – “Ke…ke…ke…ke…ke…ke!” | [Shuppet], [Duskull], [Drifloon] | Dusclops, Golett, Banette | Dusknoir, Banette |
| M – “Don’t tangle with us!” | [Cacnea], [Oddish], [Treecko] | Bayleaf, Gloom | Cacturne, Meganium, Amoongus |
| M – “You’ll be defeated into the ground!” | [Phanpy], [Hippopotas] | Hippopotas, Donphan | Hippowdon |
| F – “You’re gonna be frozen in your tracks.” | [Alolan Vulpix], [Alolan Sandshrew], [Swinub] | Snover, Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Ninetales | Lapras, Abomasnow, Cloyster |
| M – “Normal does not mean weak.” | [Whismur], [Patrat], [Pidove] | Raticate, [Loudred], Rattata | Ursaring, Raticate, 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], [Natu], [Abra] | [Ralts], [Girafarig] | Alakazam, Metang, Hypno |
| M – “Let’s rock and roll!” | [Onix], [Anorith], [Lileep] | [Graveler], [Lileep], [Anorith] | Onix, Steelix, Golem |
| 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!” | [Squirtle] (s), [Charmander] (s), [Bulbasaur] (s) | Quilava, Bayleef | Sceptile, Swampert, Blaziken |
| F – “These waters are treacherous!” | [Wailmer], [Psyduck], [Mudkip] | Croconaw, Golduck | Feraligatr, Golduck, Wailord |
| M – “These waters are treacherous!” | [Magikarp] | Magikarp | Magikarp, Gyarados |
| M – “You’re no match for my iron will!” | [Alolan Diglett], [Aron], [Alolan Sandshrew] | [Lairon], [Alolan Sandshrew] | Scizor, Aggron |
From The Shadows Special Research
Special Research centred on Giovanni will be available. Complete it to earn Super Rocket Radar!
Stage 1
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts – 5x Super Potions
- Catch 2 Shadow Pokemon – 20x Pokeballs
- Purify 1 Shadow Pokemon – 3x Revives
Stage reward: 1000XP, 500 stardust, 3x Mysterious Components
Stage 2
- Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts – Mysterious Component
- Catch 4 Shadow Pokemon – 15x Great balls
- Purify 2 Shadow Pokemon – Mysterious Component
Stage reward: 1500XP, 1000 stardust, Rocket Radar
Stage 3
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo – 1500XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff – 1500XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra – 1500XP
Stage reward: 2500XP, 1500 stardust, Super Rocket Radar
Stage 4
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss – 10 Hyper Potions
- Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss – 10x Ultra balls
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss. – 6x Max Revives
Stage rewards: 3000XP, 2000 stardust, 2x Golden Razz berries
Stage 5
- Completed – 2500XP
- Completed – 2500XP
- Completed – 2500XP
Stage reward: 5000XP, 2500 stardust, 2x Silver Pinap berries
Strange Eggs
12km eggs are changing slightly. Here’s are the new egg hatches confirmed till now.
| Rarity Tier | Species |
|---|---|
| 1-egg | Larvitar (s), Pawniard (s), Vullaby (s), Pancham |
| 2-egg | Sandile, Scraggy |
| 3-egg | Absol (s), Skorupi (s), Skrelp, Salandit, Deino (s) |
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