The latest round of Pokemon GO Rocket Special Research goes live June 17 and gives you a chance at obtaining and purifying a Shadow Ho-Oh, among other things.
As usual with these requests, there are several tasks to complete before you can challenge the Rocket Boss, and each comes with its own set of rewards.
The new Rocket Special Research is called A Seven Colored Shadow, and you’ll have to finish The Higher They Fly research tasks to start this one.
Here’s everything you need to know about A Seven Colored Shadow
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A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 1 Tasks and Rewards
Tasks
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Teddiursa)
- Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms (Sun Stone)
- Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon (15 PokeBalls)
Rewards
- 500 XP
- 500 Stardust
- Gloom
A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 2 Tasks and Rewards
Tasks
- Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts (5 Hyper Potion)
- Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon (5 Revive)
- Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon (15 PokeBalls)
Rewards
- 2,000 XP
- 500 Stardust
- Xatu
A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 3 Tasks and Rewards
Tasks
- Use 3 Supereffective Charged Attacks in Gym Battles (Fast TM)
- Battle another Trainer in the Great League (Charged TM)
- Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon (15 Ultra Ball)
Rewards
- 2,500 XP
- 1,000 Stardust
- Rocket Radar
A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 4 Tasks and Rewards
You'll face off against the three GO Rocket Leaders for this task, and we've got their up-to-date teams plus the best strategies for defeating each one.
Tasks
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo (Flareon)
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff (Vaporeon)
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra (Jolteon)
Rewards
- 2,500 XP
- 1,000 Stardust
- Super Rocket Radar
A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 5 Tasks and Rewards
We've also got Giovanni's June team and the best strategies for defeating him.
Tasks
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss (5 Max potion)
- Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss (5 Max Revive)
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss (Kings Rock)
Rewards
- 3,000 XP
- 2,000 Stardust
- Larvitar
A Seven Colored Shadow Stage 6 Rewards
Stage 6 has no tasks and is just rewards.
- Claim Reward – 2,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 2,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 2,000 XP
As usual, you get another round of rewards after claiming the above.
Rewards
- 2 Silver Pinap Berry
- 2,000 Stardust
- Lucky Egg
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