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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon GO Delightful Days Taken Over Event schedule, features, bonuses and more
Image via: Niantic After a pretty calm summer season for Pokémon GO, the bad guys are back again with the week-long event of 'Delightful Days: Taken Over' from August 11 to August 17, 2025. The takeover is much worse than an inconvenience, as it brings with it new Shadow Pokémon, new Shiny releases, and a new Legendary raid that will surely receive high priority on the list of trainers' engagements. A Dark Arrival: Shadow Pokémon Debuts To end the domination, the main event of the takeover will be the Shadow Giratina fetching for kidnappers. These are not just candidates for the Pokédex; really keen battlers know that Shadow forms are best used as raid and PvP heavyweights, especially with some finely tuned move set tweaking during the event. DON'T MISS THIS SUPER IMPORTANT EVENT!! Pokémon GO Delightful Days Taken Over Explained! Legendary Waters, Kyogre's Shadow Raid Debut Adding to Giratina's ominous setting, Kyogre will be the center of attention at five-star raids on the 16th and 17th of August and trainers will be able to encounter its Shiny form for the first time. This isn't Shadow Kyogre, but it does give some urgency to raiders hunting rare Legendaries in the midst of the takeover. Lower-tier raids for that week offer this weird mix of nostalgia and collectability: One-star raids: Bellsprout, Aipom, Teddiursa, and Seedot, all with Shiny potential. Three-star raids: Girafarig, Absol (Shiny guaranteed), and Whirlipede for a tad bit more challenge. Leader Battles The Rocket Leaders are holding well onto the Johto nostalgia: Sierra has Totodile Cliff has Cyndaquil Arlo has Chikorita For trainers seeking Shiny starters, it is a great opportunity with concentrated encounters and guaranteed rewards for each win. Niantic has feasibly unleashed Shiny Salandit and Shiny Salazzle, making them available for the first time in earnest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Yzberish: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo Shadow Pokémon Alert! Pokémon Go Delightful Days Takeover Event Guide! Event Bonuses Along with the Pokémon roster, tactical advantages will also accompany the event in "Delightful Days: Taken Over": Increased Team GO Rocket spawns at PokéStops and balloons Charged TMs remove Frustration from Shadow Pokémon, allowing them access to stronger movesets Wider stat variance for Pokémon caught in one and three-star Shadow Raids, which may be good for IV hunters Strategy for the Week To take full advantage of the event, trainers should: Battle Giovanni as soon as possible for Shadow Giratina Save Charged TMs for meta-relevant Shadow Pokémon Hit up Kyogre raids for its two-day Shiny debut Grind for Shiny Johto starters in Rocket Leader battles Aim to get female Shiny Salandit near the end of the event With potent Shadows, new Shinies, and timed bonuses, "Delightful Days: Taken Over" ranks among the most brimming Rocket events of this year and missing it means waiting for months to score these exclusives again. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete Delightful Days Taken Over Special Research in Pokemon GO
Image via: Niantic The Delightful Days: Taken Over Special Research is a new chapter in the ongoing Team GO Rocket storyline in Pokémon GO, released during the Delightful Days: Taken Over event in August 2025. If you have been patiently waiting to face Giovanni and rescue Shadow Giratina, then this is your mission-but it comes with a ticking clock. You will have only until Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 9:59 a.m., local time, to claim this research, and it is only claimable if you currently do not have any Team GO Rocket Special Research assigned to you. This means if you have any unfinished storyline, such as Crown Clash: Taken Over, you will have to complete that first. Why Does Timing Matter The Shadow Legendary you rescue from Giovanni depends on when you finish the Special Research. Shadow Giratina is the reward for completing it during this event's active period, but if you delay until after the next Rocket lineup change, you may find yourself catching a different Shadow Pokémon. DON'T MISS THIS SUPER IMPORTANT EVENT!! Pokémon GO Delightful Days Taken Over Explained! Quest Steps and Rewards Step 1 of 5 Catch 10 Pokémon – 5 Pinap Berries Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon – 10 Poké Balls Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts – 1 Mysterious Component Rewards: 1,500 XP, 500 Stardust, Ekans encounter Step 2 of 5 Catch 15 Pokémon – 2 Fast TMs Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon – 10 Great Balls Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts – 3 Mysterious Components Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Koffing encounter Step 3 of 5 Defeat Leader Arlo – 2,500 XP Defeat Leader Cliff – 2,500 XP Defeat Leader Sierra – 2,500 XP Rewards: 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Super Rocket Radar Step 4 of 5 Find Giovanni – 10 Hyper Potions Battle Giovanni – 10 Ultra Balls Defeat Giovanni – 6 Max Revives Rewards: 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, Persian encounter Step 5 of 5 Claim reward – 1,500 Stardust Claim reward – 1,500 Stardust Claim reward – 1,500 Stardust Rewards: 6,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, 3 Charged TMs Shadow Pokémon Alert! Pokémon Go Delightful Days Takeover Event Guide! Tips for Completing the Research Quickly Stock Up Beforehand: With four Rocket Leaders heading your way along with Giovanni, keep a stash of Revives, Potions, and Rocket Radars at hand. Use the Right Counters: Shadow Giratina can be nasty-Fairy, Dragon, and Ice-type counters like Gardevoir, Dragonite, and Mamoswine could be of assistance. Grunt Farming: Go ahead and pop Rocket Balloons every six hours, while your local PokéStops ought to have a few Grunt spawns that can come in handy to speed through preliminary steps. TM Smartly: Use your Charged and Fast TMs wisely, considering what counters you will be using in particular Rocket battles. Just like past Rocket Takeovers, Delightful Days: Taken Over ties the story into the evolving villain arc in Pokémon GO. The clock is ticking, Trainers,Giovanni won't wait for too long! Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
