Pokémon Go ‘Shadowy Skirmishes’ Special Research guide
Shadowy Skirmishes is the latest in a long line of Giovanni research quests in Pokémon Go, and sees the debut of Shadow Registeel.
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Shadowy Skirmishes is the latest Giovanni research quest in Pokémon Go.
Making its debut in February 2023 as part of the Crackling Voltage event, it ends with an encounter and opportunity to catch Shadow Registeel.
Shadowy Skirmishes is part of a long line of Giovanni research quests, which started back in 2019 with A Troubling Situation. If Shadowy Skirmishes is not appearing, first clear the most recent Giovanni quest in your quest log — the previous one was November 2022’s Ultra Beast Protection Efforts — to allow this new quest to become available.
The second half of the Crackling Voltage event also ushers in changes to Eggs, Shadow Pokémon and Field Research, which will be active until the event concludes on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Shadowy Skirmishes tasks and rewards
The Shadowy Skirmishes Special Research will be available to unlock until the next Giovanni quest and highlighted Shadow Legendary encounter arrives in three to four months. Once unlocked, there is no time limit to complete the quest.
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 15 Poké Balls, 10 Revives
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 15 Great Balls, 1 Rocket Radar
Rewards: 2,500 XP, 1,000 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar
Rewards: 3,000 XP, 1 Lucky Egg, 2 Golden Razz Berries
You’ll be able to catch the final Shadow Pokémon in Giovanni’s team once you have used your Super Rocket Radar. This varies depending on when you play the quest; from February 2023 until the next Giovanni quest debuts, this will be Shadow Registeel.
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries
Team Go Rocket Take-Over event changes
As well as the above quest steps, the second half of the Crackling Voltage event also hosts a Team Go Rocket Take-Over until Sunday, Feb. 5 at 11:59 p.m. local time, with the following changes:
