Looming in the Shadows Pokémon GO: Research Guide
Looming the Shadows is Pokémon GO's latest set of Special Research tasks, coming on the heels of the Troubling Situation research tasks. With Looming in the Shadows, the Team Rocket GO threat continues to grow. Here's how to complete each of the tasks set forth in Looming in the Shadows.
The Lone Lioness
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 7, 2019
Mysterious and alluring.
Growing up under difficult circumstances forced her to be street-smart and to learn martial arts.
She’s since climbed the ranks to become one of Giovanni’s most trusted confidants, but she prefers to be alone.
What is this woman hiding? pic.twitter.com/RPUpGEJAGH
Looming in the Shadows Pokémon GO: Research Guide
Looming the Shadows Step 1 Tasks & Rewards
- Spin 10 PokéStops (500 XP)
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts (500 XP)
- Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon (500 XP)
- Rewards: 500 Stardust, 10 Poké Balls and 10 Razz Berries
Looming in the Shadows Step 2 Tasks & Rewards
- Spin one PokéStop 5 days in a row (750 XP)
- Purify 15 Shadow Pokémon (750 XP)
- Win 5 raids (750 XP)
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust, three Hyper Potions and three Revives
Looming in the Shadows Step 3 Tasks
- Build a Rocket Radar by taking down Team Rocket grunts and combining six Mysterious Components.
- Rewards: Unknown
Looming in the Shadows Step 4 Tasks
- Find Team Rocket leaders using the Rocket Radar and catch their Shadow Pokémon
- Rewards: Unknown
Looming in the Shadows Step 5 Tasks
- Track down Giovanni with the Rocket Radar and rescue a legendary Shadow Pokémon
- Rewards: Unknown
Players still have plenty to uncover about the Looming in the Shadows Research tasks.
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