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!
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 Raid | Darumaka |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Hyper Potions |
| Catch a Shadow Pokemon | Galarian 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 Pokemon | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | 10 Razz Berries |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 10 Nanab Berries |
Step 2 Rewards: 1500 XP, 1000 Stardust, 10 Great Balls
Step 3: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (3/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon | 1000 XP |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 1000 XP |
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy | 1000 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 Arlo | 1500 XP |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 1500 XP |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 1500 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: How to Beat Arlo & Best Counters
- Pokemon GO: How to Beat Cliff & Best Counters
- Pokemon GO: How to Beat Sierra & Best Counters
Step 5: Field Notes: Team GO Rocket (5/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 5 Max Potions |
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 20 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | 5 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
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!
