Pokémon Go ‘Showdown in the Shadows’ Special Research quest steps, rewards

“Showdown in the Shadows” is the latest Giovanni research quest in Pokémon Go.

Making its debut in late Oct. 2023 as part of the “Halloween Part 2” event. As such, it offers a variety of ghost-type encounter rewards, ends with an encounter and opportunity to catch Shadow Regigigas.

“Showdown in the Shadows” is part of a long line of Giovanni research quests, which started back in 2019 with “A Troubling Situation.” If “Showdown in the Shadows” is not appearing for you, first clear the most recent Giovanni quest in your quest log — the previous one was June 2023’s “A Shadowy Disturbance” — to allow this new quest to become available.

“Showdown in the Shadows” Special Research will be available until the next Giovanni quest and highlighted Shadow Legendary encounter, which rolls out every few months. Once unlocked, there is no time limit to complete the quest.

Rewards: 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Phantump encounter

Rewards: 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Galarian Yamask encounter

Rewards: 2,500 XP, 300 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar

Rewards: 3,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, Gengar encounter

You’ll be able to catch the final Shadow Pokémon in Giovanni’s team once you have used your Super Rocket Radar. This varies depending on when you play the quest; from June 2023 until when the next Giovanni quest debuts, this will be Shadow Regigigas.

Rewards: 5,000 XP, 4,500 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries

As well as the above quest, the second half of the “Solstice Horizons” event is also host to a Team Go Rocket Takeover until Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. local time, with the following changes:

Best of luck taking down Giovanni once again!