Pokémon GO‘s Adventure Week is back, bringing exciting new challenges, events, and special research quests for trainers around the world. One of the highlights of this event is the “Taken Over” Special Research, focusing on the infamous Team GO Rocket leader, Giovanni. This questline offers trainers the chance to confront Giovanni and potentially catch a legendary Shadow Pokémon.
Adventure Week: Key Details
Dates: [Insert Dates]
Features:
- Increased spawn rates for Rock-type and Fossil Pokémon
- Special field research tasks and rewards
- Unique 7 km eggs hatching exclusive Pokémon
- Special bonuses such as increased XP for spinning PokéStops and Buddy walking distance reduction
Giovanni Questline: Taken Over Special Research
The “Taken Over” Special Research questline is a multi-step challenge where trainers must complete various tasks to ultimately face Giovanni. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the questline:
Step 1: Battle Preparation
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: This will help you collect Mysterious Components.
- Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon: Focus on Pokémon like Geodude, Onix, and Aron.
- Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms: This helps gather items and could lead to encounters with Team GO Rocket.
Rewards:
- 500 XP
- 10 Poké Balls
- 1 Incense
Step 2: Gathering Intel
- Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon: Catch and purify Shadow Pokémon from Rocket Grunts.
- Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy: Ensure your buddy Pokémon is set and walk the necessary distance.
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Continue battling grunts to progress.
Rewards:
- 1000 XP
- 10 Razz Berries
- 1 Rocket Radar
Step 3: Confronting the Leaders
- Use a Super Effective Charged Attack in 7 Gym Battles: Focus on type advantages.
- Defeat Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra: Use the Rocket Radar to locate and battle any of the Team GO Rocket leaders.
- Hatch 3 Eggs: Make sure you have eggs incubating and walk the necessary distance.
Rewards:
- 1500 XP
- 3 Hyper Potions
- 1 Super Rocket Radar
Step 4: The Final Showdown
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss: Use the Super Rocket Radar to locate Giovanni.
- Battle Giovanni: Prepare a strong team with counters to his lineup.
- Catch the Shadow Legendary Pokémon: After defeating Giovanni, you’ll have the chance to catch the Shadow Legendary Pokémon he has.
Rewards:
- 2000 XP
- 5 Max Potions
- 2 Rare Candies
Tips for Completing the Giovanni Questline
- Prepare Your Team: Giovanni typically uses a combination of Dark, Normal, and Ground-type Pokémon. Pokémon like Machamp, Lucario, and Kyogre are effective counters.
- Stock Up on Items: Ensure you have plenty of Potions, Revives, and Poké Balls.
- Use Berries Wisely: Use Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries to increase your chances of catching the Shadow Legendary Pokémon.
- Monitor Rocket Balloons: During the event, Team GO Rocket balloons appear more frequently. Use this to your advantage to find Giovanni.
Conclusion
The “Taken Over” Special Research questline in Pokémon GO Adventure Week offers an exciting challenge for trainers to battle and defeat Giovanni. With the chance to catch a powerful Shadow Legendary Pokémon, this questline is a must-complete for dedicated players. Prepare your teams, stock up on items, and embark on this thrilling adventure to bring down Team GO Rocket and their sinister plans.
