Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event comes with multiple Research tasks and rewards. You can get a Special Research during the event, which rewards a Super Rocket Radar. The item leads you to Giovanni’s location in the game.

The Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over starts on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12 AM Local Time and ends on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM Local Time. This event resets the Shadow Pokemon that Team GO Rocket grunts and leaders use; you must face new Shadow monsters. Completing the Crown Clash Taken Over Research tasks will reward you with featured Pokemon encounters, including Crown Nidoqueen and Crown Nidoking.

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Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over: Field Research Tasks & Rewards

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The Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over Field Research comprises 2 tasks. Completing one task rewards a Mysterious Component, and the other can reward either a Fast TM or a Charged TM.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt

Mysterious Component ×1

Purify 3 Shadow Pokemon

  • Fast TM ×1
  • Charged TM ×1

Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over: Special Research Tasks & Rewards

The Crown Clash Taken Over event comes with a Special Research quest. There are 5 steps with several tasks, like catching numerous Pokemon, purifying Shadow Pokemon, defeating Team GO Rocket members, and more. Completing the tasks rewards you Pokemon GO Pinap Berries, Mysterious Components, in-game XP, and more.

The Crown Clash Taken Over Special Research is available till the end of the Might and Mastery season on June 3, 2025, at 9:59 AM Local Time.

STEP ONE - Crown Clash Taken Over

Special Research Task

Rewards

Catch 15 Pokemon

Pinap Berry ×5

Purify 2 Shadow Pokemon

Poke Ball ×10

Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Mysterious Component ×1

Rewards For Completion

  • 1500 XP
  • Stardust ×500
  • Combee Encounter

STEP TWO - Crown Clash Taken Over

Special Research Task

Rewards

Catch 20 Pokemon

Pinap Berry ×5

Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon

Great Ball ×10

Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Mysterious Component ×3

Rewards For Completion

  • 2000 XP
  • Stardust ×1000
  • Litleo Encounter

STEP THREE - Crown Clash Taken Over

Special Research Task

Rewards

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo

2500 XP

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff

2500 XP

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra

2500 XP

Rewards For Completion

  • 2500 XP
  • Stardust ×1500
  • Super Rocket Radar ×1

STEP FOUR - Crown Clash Taken Over

Special Research Task

Rewards

Find the Team GO Rocket Boss

Hyper Potion ×10

Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss

Ultra Ball ×10

Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss

Max Revive ×6

Rewards For Completion

STEP FIVE - Crown Clash Taken Over

Special Research Task

Rewards

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Rewards For Completion

  • 6000 XP
  • Stardust ×5000
  • Fast TM ×3
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Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over: Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO Crown Clash Research

You can access the Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over Premium Timed Research for US $4.99 (or the equal cost in your local currency). There are 2 steps in the Timed Research, each with featured Pokemon encounters and other items as rewards. You can get a Super Rocket Radar, Premium Battle Passes, Nidoqueen wearing a crown, Nidoking wearing a crown, and more.

STEP ONE - Crown Clash Taken Over Paid Timed Research

Special Research Task

Rewards

Explore 1 km

SlowPoke Encounter

Catch 15 Pokemon

Combee Encounter

Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members

Snivy Encounter

Purify 3 Shadow Pokemon

Pawniard Encounter

Rewards For Completion

  • Crown Nidoqueen Encounter
  • Premium Battle Pass ×1

STEP TWO - Crown Clash Taken Over Paid Timed Research

Special Research Task

Rewards

Explore 1 km

Slakoth Encounter

Catch 15 Pokemon

Litleo Encounter

Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members

Piplup Encounter

Purify 3 Shadow Pokemon

Pawniard Encounter

Rewards For Completion

  • Premium Battle Pass ×1
  • Super Rocket Radar ×1

Finish the Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over Paid Timed Research and claim rewards before they expire on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM Local Time.

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