Team GO Rocket is back to cast a shadow over Pokémon GO in the thrilling “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event. From March 27 to 31, trainers can dive into new Special Research quests, face off against shadowy foes, and even earn a Super Rocket Radar to hunt down the infamous Giovanni himself. With exclusive rewards like shiny Sandile and encounters with Shadow Pokémon, this event promises a dark twist on your Pokémon adventures you won’t want to miss.
From March 27-31, Team Go Rocket will appear more frequently in balloons, and as usual, you can remove the move Frustration from Shadow Pokémon using a Charged TM. Sandile and its evolutions can also be found shiny for the first time.
Additionally, Giovanni is bringing out Groudon (thus allowing you to catch a Shadow Groudon) in the “It’s a Rocket World” Special Research, and the Team Go Rocket Leaders are changing their line-ups around.
Below, we detail the Timed Research, whether or not the event’s paid ticket (“Chasing Team Go Rocket”) is worth it, and other event perks for the Pokémon Go “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event.
Is the ’Chasing Team Go Rocket’ ticket worth it?
The “Chasing Team Go Rocket” timed research ticket in Pokémon Go’s World of Wonders: Taken Over event is priced at $1.99 and grants access to exclusive tasks that reward players with valuable items such as a Super Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and six Mysterious Components, along with a Pawniard encounter upon completion. This ticket is generally considered worth it if you want to maximize encounters with Team Go Rocket leaders and save time progressing through the event. However, for players who prefer a more casual approach, the rewards can also be obtained through regular gameplay during the event, making the ticket more of a convenience purchase than a necessity.
Alongside this event, there’s a $1.99 ticket in the shop that gives you a “Chasing Team Go Rocket” Timed Research set. The research involves you clearing out six Team Go Rocket grunts, and as a reward you get six Mysterious Components, a Super Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Pawniard encounter.
Is it worth it? If you are literally matching up the value of the components, incubator, and radar, then yes. It’s “worth it,” but honestly, it is so easy to farm Mysterious Components and Radars (especially during these events) that I would not personally buy this ticket. So, yes, it’s worth it for pure value, but no, it’s not worth it because the times are easy to get in-game (except the Super Incubator).
As usual, note that this is a Timed Research set, so you will have to beat the six grunts before March 31 to get all the rewards.
Pokémon Go ’World of Wonders: Taken Over’ event Timed Research
The Pokémon Go ’World of Wonders: Taken Over’ event features a free Timed Research quest available from March 27 to March 31, 2024. This research includes two sets of tasks: the first set focuses on catching Dark-type Pokémon with rewards including XP, Hyper Potions, Revives, and a Vullaby encounter; the second set involves catching and purifying Shadow Pokémon, rewarding players with Pinap Berries, Max Potions, Max Revives, and a Pawniard encounter. During the event, Team GO Rocket Grunts appear more frequently, aiding in completing these tasks. Players must complete the Timed Research before the event ends to claim all rewards.
Step 1 of 2
- Catch 5 dark-type Pokémon (500 XP)
- Catch 10 dark-type Pokémon (500 XP)
- Catch 15 dark-type Pokémon (500 XP)
- Catch 20 dark-type Pokémon (500 XP)
- Catch 25 dark-type Pokémon (500 XP)
Rewards: Vullaby encounter, 5 Hyper Potions, 5 Revives
Step 2 of 2
- Catch 6 Shadow Pokémon (3 Pinap Berries)
- Catch 12 Shadow Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
- Purify 6 Shadow Pokémon (7 Pinap Berries)
Rewards: Pawniard encounter, 5 Max Potions, 5 Revives
Pokémon Go ’World of Wonders: Taken Over’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event, several Dark-type and Shadow Pokémon had boosted spawns, making them more common in the wild. Key boosted spawns included Murkrow, Sableye, Purrloin, Scraggy, Inkay, and, for lucky players, Zorua, Vullaby, and Deino. This event also featured increased appearances of Team GO Rocket members at PokéStops and in balloons, enhancing opportunities to encounter and battle Shadow Pokémon. Additionally, new Shadow Pokémon were introduced, and special research tasks were available to complement the event’s theme centered around Team GO Rocket’s takeover.
The following will spawn more frequently during the event period:
- Murkrow
- Sableye
- Purrloin
- Scraggy
- Zorua
- Vullaby
- Deino
- Inkay
Pokémon Go ’World of Wonders: Taken Over’ event raid targets
During the Pokémon Go ’World of Wonders: Taken Over’ event, raid targets include a variety of Shadow Pokémon across different star levels. One-star Shadow raids feature Barboach, Foongus, and others, while three-star raids include Shadow Wobbuffet and Shadow Sneasel. Notably, Shadow Mewtwo will appear in five-star Shadow raids from March 30 to March 31, 2024. This event also introduces Shadow Groudon as a special research encounter, adding to the raid excitement. Players can expect a mix of standard and Shadow raids, with additional rewards and challenges tied to these encounters.
These Pokémon will be in raids during the event period:
- Poliwag (shadow one-star)
- Drowzee (shadow one-star)
- Barboach (shadow one-star)
- Foongus (shadow one-star)
- Wobbuffet (shadow three-star)
- Sneasel (shadow three-star)
- Hitmontop (shadow three-star)
- Mewtwo (shadow five-star)
How can I maximize my rewards during the ’World of Wonders’ event
To maximize your rewards during the Pokémon GO “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event, focus on completing the full Special Research questline, which is available from March 1 to June 1, 2024. This research is divided into five steps, each offering valuable rewards such as XP, berries, Poké Balls, rare candies, and Poipole candy to power up the Ultra Beast Poipole. Be sure to:
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Complete all tasks in each step, including catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, completing Field Research tasks, exploring distances, making nice throws, and battling Team GO Rocket Grunts.
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Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and use the rewards to obtain Mysterious Components, which are essential for progressing in the event.
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Send gifts to friends and evolve Poison-type Pokémon as required in later steps to unlock exclusive encounters.
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Keep an eye on your Research tab for new parts of the Special Research that unlock over the season.
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Participate in the GO Battle League during the event, as the daily battle limit increases, allowing you to earn more rewards.
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Take advantage of event bonuses and shiny Shadow Pokémon encounters, such as shiny Sandile and Shadow Groudon, to enhance your collection.
By methodically completing all research tasks and engaging with event features like battles and gift exchanges, you will maximize your rewards, including encounters with rare and shadow Pokémon, valuable candies, and XP boosts.
What are the most efficient tasks to complete for rewards in WoW’s event
To efficiently maximize rewards during World of Warcraft’s “World of Wonders” event, prioritize the following tasks:
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Complete daily quests at the event festival grounds, especially those that grant bronze celebration tokens and provide a 10% reputation and experience buff. This buff stacks with the event’s passive bonuses, effectively increasing gains by up to 20% for 12 hours when active.
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Participate in event dungeons and the reimagined Blackrock Depths raid. Completing the raid’s one-time and weekly quests rewards celebration tokens, Valor Stones, and high-level gear, with easier access via LFR and escalating difficulty modes for better rewards.
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Hunt and defeat world bosses featured during the event. These bosses drop valuable gear and rare mounts, and their kills contribute to weekly quests that reward bronze celebration tokens.
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Engage in weekly quests, including PvP challenges and special event activities, to accumulate bronze celebration tokens quickly. These tokens are essential for purchasing event rewards and armor remakes.
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Farm limited-time items and participate in group activities like raids and dungeons to boost efficiency and reward intake.
By focusing on these tasks-daily quests with buffs, event dungeons and raids, world boss kills, and weekly quests-you optimize your time and maximize your reward haul during the event.
