Pokémon GO Team GO Rocket Takeover – All Field Research Tasks & Rewards

Trainers, be prepared for battle as Team GO Rocket, and their Shadow Pokémon have seized control for their limited-time event, Team GO Rocket Takeover event. With their Grunts and Leaders ready to battle against brave Trainers globally, their Boss, Giovanni, will keep an eye on all activities happening in-game.

To reach Giovanni, complete the available Field Research tasks before tackling the Special Research story and face him in battle. This guide details all the Field Research tasks and rewards for the Team GO Rocket Takeover in Pokémon GO.

5th February 2023 Update: This guide is updated to reflect new information for the upcoming Team GO Rocket Takeover event, including Field Research tasks. The original guide continues below.

All Team GO Rocket Takeover Field Research Challenges & Rewards

The first Team GO Rocket takeover event of 2023 arrives shortly as their Boss Giovanni, his Leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, and their Grunts will be invading PokéStops globally. The event will run between 1st February 2023 at 12 am local time and 5th February 2023 at 11:59 pm local time for you to rescue Shadow Pokémon and defeat Team GO Rocket.

For Trainers to track down Team GO Rocket Leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, you'll need to challenge their Grunts in battle and acquire a Mysterious Component by defeating them. You'll need six fragments to produce a Rocket Radar, which can help you track the leader down.

Below, we’ve listed the Field Research tasks and the rewards for the Team GO Rocket Takeover event in Pokémon GO provided by notable Pokémon source Leek Duck:

Another way of getting a Mysterious Component is by completing the event's Field Research tasks which will award you a Mysterious Component. With the Rocket Radar equipped, you'll be able to find Giovanni, which you can progress by completing the Special Research story.

Likewise, the Field Research tasks for the Crackling Voltage event will remain available for the Team GO Rocket Takeover event. Similarly, there will be a new batch of Field Research tasks for February 2023, which can also be completed during this Takeover event.