Letting a Pokémon embrace its darker side can sometimes unlock its full strength. After a long absence, Shadow Pokémon have made a dramatic and dark return in Pokémon Go. Here, Team Go Rocket controls them. This evil team’s grunts, leaders, and their boss use Shadow Pokémon in battle. These Pokémon have higher stats but also take more damage.
When players beat any member of Team Go Rocket, they get the chance to catch a Shadow Pokémon. Players can keep the Pokémon in its Shadow form for powerful attacks but increased damage received. They can also choose to Purify these Pokémon. This clears their hearts and cuts down on the resources needed to boost their stats.
The most powerful Shadow Pokémon are under Giovanni’s control. He is the boss behind Team Go Rocket. Giovanni only shows up during special game events, using a Legendary Pokémon that changes now and then.
Getting Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo is possibly the strongest Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Go right now. It first appeared when Giovanni joined the game in 2020, but it was not available for long. Now, this powerful Psychic-type Pokémon is back as Giovanni’s main Pokémon for a short time during November and December. By beating the Team Go Rocket boss, players can get Shadow Mewtwo for their teams, even if they’ve caught it before. They can decide whether or not to Purify it.
Players can find Giovanni by completing Special Research tasks. These tasks reward players with a Super Rocket Radar. You can use this item to locate Giovanni and challenge him to get Shadow Mewtwo. After this period, Shadow Mewtwo might not come back for a long time.
So, embracing a Pokémon’s dark side in Pokémon Go not only adds drama but also significant strength to a player’s team. With Special Research and battles against Team Go Rocket, players have exciting opportunities to catch these powerful Shadow Pokémon and decide their fate.