Autumn is here, and Team GO Rocket has crashed the party. The Harvest Festival: Taken Over event runs from Friday, October 2 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time. With limited hours on the clock, it pays to know exactly what to chase.
Rocket Grunts, and leaders Sierra, Cliff and Arlo, are showing up more often at PokéStops and in balloons, and they’re using different Shadow Pokémon. Here’s what’s worth your Poké Balls in Pokémon Go.
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Pokémon GO: Event Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | Oct 2 (12 a.m.) to Oct 5 (8 p.m.), local time |
| Headliner | Shadow Zekrom (via GO Pass and Giovanni) |
| Shiny boost | Increased Shiny Slugma chance |
| Shiny debut | Shiny Shroodle (hatching) |
| Bonus | Wider IV variance in 1-star and 3-star Shadow Raids |
| GO Pass rewards | Claim until Oct 7, 8 p.m. local time |
The 5 Must-Catch Picks
1. Shadow Zekrom. This is the star of the show. Progress through GO Pass: Harvest Festival to earn a Super Rocket Radar, then track down Giovanni at PokéStops to rescue it. Start early so you don’t run out of time.
2. Shiny Slugma. Its Shiny chance is boosted all event long. Wild Slugma appear alongside Koffing and Numel, so every encounter is worth a tap.
3. Shiny Shroodle (via eggs). This one makes its first-ever Shiny hatch debut. Hatching is slow and luck-based, so pop your incubators now to give yourself a chance.
4. The new Shadow lineup. Fomantis, Lurantis, Wimpod, Golisopod, Sandygast and Palossand are all listed as new Shadow Pokémon in this event. Defeat Grunts to rescue them, and consider keeping a spare.
5. Shadow Raid catches. Pokémon from 1-star and 3-star Shadow Raids have a wider range of Attack, Defense and HP, so you’ve got a better shot at a standout stat spread.
Quick Tips for Trainers
- Stock up on Charged TMs. Shadow Pokémon can forget their Frustration move with one.
- Do the Field Research. Event tasks like defeating a Grunt or purifying Shadow Pokémon reward TMs and Mysterious Components.
- Mind the clock. Check your local time, since the event ends at 8 p.m. on Monday.
- Play safe. Stay aware of your surroundings while hunting.
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FAQs
Q1. When does Harvest Festival: Taken Over end?
It ends Monday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time. GO Pass rewards can be claimed until October 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Q2. How do I rescue Shadow Zekrom?
Progress through GO Pass: Harvest Festival to earn a Super Rocket Radar, then find Giovanni at a PokéStop.
