Pokémon Go 'Adventure Week: Taken Over' Special Research: Your Guide to Capturing Shadow Cresselia

Get ready for an epic adventure in Pokémon Go with the 'Adventure Week: Taken Over' Special Research! Running from August 8, this exciting event allows players to capture the elusive Shadow Cresselia by battling Team Go Rocket’s nefarious leaders and grunts.

As part of the ongoing Giovanni research series, which began in 2019 with “A Troubling Situation,” this event is tied to the "Adventure Week" festivities. Completing this quest will not only bring you closer to Shadow Cresselia but also reward you with fossil Pokémon encounters.

Here’s a breakdown of the research steps:

Step 1 of 5

- Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)

- Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon (10 Poké Balls)

- Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket Grunts (1 Mysterious Component)

- **Rewards:** 1,500 XP, 500 Stardust, Kabuto encounter

Step 2 of 5

- Catch 20 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)

- Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon (10 Great Balls)

- Defeat 6 Team Go Rocket Grunts (3 Mysterious Components)

- **Rewards:** 2,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Omanyte encounter

Step 3 of 5

- Defeat Team Go Rocket Leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra (2,500 XP each)

- **Rewards:** 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar

Step 4 of 5

- Find and battle the Team Go Rocket Boss (10 Hyper Potions)

- Defeat the Boss (10 Ultra Balls, 6 Max Revives)

- **Rewards:** 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, Aerodactyl encounter

Use your Super Rocket Radar to locate and defeat the Team Go Rocket Boss to capture Shadow Cresselia. This final step is available from August 2024 until the next Giovanni quest is released.

Step 5 of 5

- Claim rewards (1,500 XP x 3)

- **Rewards:** 6,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, 3 Fast TMs

Dive into this thrilling quest and add Shadow Cresselia to your collection!