Here’s how to complete the new Field Notes: Team GO Rocket Research in Pokemon GO and catch a Shadow Latios!

Team GO Rocket is always up for a fight in Pokemon GO and Pokemon trainers have to battle their teams of Shadow Pokemon. However, it might be getting a bit more difficult as Team GO Rocket has switched up its tactics.

To coincide with the Pokemon GO July Battle Weekend, Team Rocket has switched up what Shadow Pokemon it’ll be using. This isn’t just for the grunts either, the team leaders are also battling with new Shadow Pokemon too!

Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket

What’s more, the Team GO Rocket Leader boss, Giovanni now has a Shadow Latios. However, you’ll need to complete some Research to track him down.

Here’s how to complete the Field Notes: Team GO Rocket Research in Pokemon GO as well as all of the rewards you’ll get for finishing it!

Pokemon GO Field Notes: Team GO Rocket Research – How to Complete & All Rewards

There are 6 steps in the Field Notes: Team GO Rocket Research for players to complete, with each of these having 3 different tasks.

Step 1: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (1/6)

Task Reward
Win a RaidDarumaka
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts3 Hyper Potions
Catch a Shadow PokemonGalarian Darumaka

Step 1 Rewards: 1000 XP, 15 Pokeballs, 3 Rare Candies

Step 2: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (2/6)

Task Reward
Catch 5 Shadow Pokemon10 Pinap Berries
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row10 Razz Berries
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts10 Nanab Berries

Step 2 Rewards: 1500 XP, 1000 Stardust, 10 Great Balls

Pokemon GO Battle Team Rocket

Step 3: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (3/6)

Task Reward
Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon1000 XP
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts1000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy1000 XP

Step 3 Rewards: 2000 XP, 15 Great Balls, 1 Rocket Radar

Step 4: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (4/6)

Task Reward
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra1500 XP

Step 4 Rewards: 2500 XP, 1000 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar

Check our guides on how to beat each of the Team Rocket Leaders:

Pokemon GO Team Rocket Leader Sierra

Step 5: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (5/6)

Task Reward
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss5 Max Potions
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss20 Ultra Balls
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss5 Max Revives

Step 5 Rewards: 3000 XP, 1 Lucky Egg, 1 Golden Razz Berry

If you’re struggling with this step of Field NOtes: Team GO Rocket, check our guide on how to beat Giovanni and the best counters in Pokemon GO!

Step 6: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (6/6)

Task Reward
Claim Reward!2500 XP
Claim Reward!2500 XP
Claim Reward!2500 XP

Step 6 Rewards: 1 Charged TM, 1 Fast TM, 2 Silver Pinap Berries

Pokemon GO Giovanni

Good luck completing the Field Notes: Team GO Rocket Research and tracking down the villainous Giovanni in Pokemon GO! Remember, you have until the end of the season, September 1, to complete it.

Also, by the time you’ve completed this quest, you’ll have plenty of mysterious Eggs to hatch. Find out every Pokemon you can hatch from 12km Eggs in Pokemon GO!