Pokemon GO players that are participating in the World of Wonders: Taken Over event can access and complete It's a Rocket World Special Research story. The latest event offers numerous Research quests, and It's a Rocket World Special Research offers some of the most valuable in-game resources and Pokemon encounters. In addition to the Special Research, players get numerous Shadow raid opportunities, wild spawns, bonuses, and more.

Pokemon GO trainers can participate in the World of Wonders: Taken Over event from Wednesday, March 27, at 12 AM to Sunday, March 31, at 11:59 PM Local Time. Specific bonuses are active during the event’s runtime to help complete the event-exclusive elements. Trainers can participate in 4 different Research quests, each with various rewards and Pokemon encounters. Among them is It's a Rocket World Special Research which comprises numerous Steps. This guide details all the Steps, tasks, and rewards of It's a Rocket World Special Research quest.

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Pokemon GO: It's a Rocket World Special Research Tasks And Rewards

Pokemon GO World of Wonders Taken Over

The Pokemon GO World of Wonders: Taken Over event offers It's a Rocket World Special Research with multiple Steps to complete and earn rewards. The Special Research has 5 Steps, each offering numerous tasks and rewards upon completion. The tasks range from catching numerous Pokemon, purifying Shadow Pokemon, defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders, finding and defeating the Team GO Rocket Boss, and more.

Completing these tasks can reward players with items like Pinap Berry, a Mysterious Component, Great Balls, and more. The Special Research is also a great way to farm Pokemon GO XP and Stardust.

STEP ONE

Special Research Task

Reward

Catch 15 Pokemon

Pinap Berry ×5

Purify 2 Shadow Pokemon

Poke Ball ×10

Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Mysterious Component ×1

Reward For Completion

  • 1500 XP
  • Aipom Encounter

STEP TWO

Special Research Task

Reward

Catch 20 Pokemon

Pinap Berry ×5

Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon

Great Ball ×10

Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Mysterious Component ×3

Reward For Completion

  • 2000 XP
  • Misdreavus Encounter

STEP THREE

Special Research Task

Reward

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo

2500 XP

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff

2500 XP

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra

2500 XP

Reward For Completion

  • 2500 XP
  • Super Rocket Radar ×1

STEP FOUR

Special Research Task

Reward

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

Reward For Completion

  • 3000 XP
  • Croagunk Encounter

STEP FIVE

Special Research Task

Reward

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Claim Reward!

Stardust ×1500

Reward For Completion

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July 6, 2016
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Developer(s)
Niantic
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
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