How to get Shadow Lugia & Regigigas in Pokemon Go’s Team Go Rocket battles

❘ Published: 2023-11-09T18:35:24

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Pokemon Go’s October 2023 Team Go Rocket takeover event saw the introduction of Shadow Lugia and Shadow Regigas. Here’s everything trainers need to know about catching both of these shadow Legendary Pokemon.

October 2023 marked yet another month where a Pokemon Go Team Go Rocket event introduced more Shadow Pokemon to the monster-catching mobile game.

This October, players had the chance to catch the newly introduced Shadow Regigigas and Shadow Lugia. For now, only one of those is currently available.

Shadow Lugia is notably different than Apex Shadow Lugia, so many trainers previously tried to catch one in October 2023. For those wondering how to do so, keep reading for some handy tips and tricks.

How to get Shadow Lugia in Pokemon Go

Shadow Lugia last appeared in Five-star Shadow Raids from October 28, 2023, at 10 AM until Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 8 PM local time.

This means that players had two days to take on this difficult Shadow Lugia raid event to catch one for themselves. Currently, there is no information on if or when Shadow Lugia may appear again.

As a Psychic/Flying-type Legendary Pokemon, it’s best to bring strong Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice, or Dark-type Pokemon into the Raid for the best chance of bringing it down and catching it for yourself.

How to get Shadow Regigigas in Pokemon Go

Shadow Regigigas is only available by taking on the Special Research story included in the Team Go Rocket Takeover event for October 2023.

During the Special Research, trainers must complete tasks to progress through the different steps while chasing down Giovanni.

After trainers use their Super Rocket Radar, they’ll have the chance to face Giovanni in battle, who will use Shadow Regigigas to close out the encounter. For tips on how to take down Giovanni and Shadow Regigigas, we have a handy guide.

After defeating the colossal Shadow Pokemon in battle, you’ll have the chance to catch it for yourself.

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