A Pokemon Go attacker more powerful than most other ‘mons, learn how to bag yourself a Shadow Mewtwo and if it can be Shiny with our full guide.
One of the most powerful and sought-after creatures in Pokemon Go is the ferocious Shadow Mewtwo. Giovanni’s experiment gone wrong, Shadow Mewtwo adds a hefty amount of attack to an already intimidating Pocket Monster, which is why you should try and catch one.
Shadow Mewtwo was previously available as part of Special Research, so Pokemon Go players may have a chance to bag the Pokemon through this method if they managed to start the Special Research but for some reason still hasn’t finished it.
Thankfully with the return of Pokemon Go Shadow Raids as part of the current Pokemon Go World of Wonders season, Shadow Mewtwo is set to make a return, so learn how to add this Pokemon powerhouse to your team with our guide.
Contents
- Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo Special research
- Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo raids
- Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo can it be Shiny?
Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo Special Research
An Inter-egg-sting Development – All tasks and rewards
The last event we got that gave us a chance to catch Shadow Mewtwo was the Inter-egg-sting Development Special Research. All tasks and rewards for the event are:
Stage 1/6
- Spin 5 PokeStops – 500 Stardust
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts – 500 Stardust
- Catch 1 Shadow Pokemon – Meowth encounter
- Rewards: 500 Stardust, 10 Pokeballs, 10 Razz Berries
Stage 2/6
- Catch 5 Shadow Pokemon – 750 XP
- Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row – 750 XP
- Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon – 750 XP
- Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, 10 Great Balls, Larvitar encounter
Stage 3/6
- Defeat a Team GO Rocket 3 times – 1,000 XP
- Hatch 3 Eggs – 1,000 XP
- Earn 5 Candies walking with your Buddy – 1,000 XP
- Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, 3 Golden Razz Berries, Toxicroak encounter
Stage 4/6
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo – 1,250 XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff – 1,250 XP
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra – 1,250 XP
- Rewards: 5 Hyper Potions, Super Rocket Radar, 3 Revives
Stage 5/6
- Find the Team GO Rocket Boss – 2,500 Stardust
- Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss – 1,500 XP
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss – 3 Silver Pinap Berries (Rescue Shadow Mewtwo)
- Rewards: 3,000 Stardust, 1 Fast TM, 1 Charged TM
Stage 6/6
- Claim Reward – 2,000 XP (x3)
- Rewards: 3 Revives, 20 Great Balls, 1 Elite Charged TM
Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo raids
The easiest way to add Shadow Mewtwo to your Pokemon Go collection is through the newly introduced Shadow Raids, but, while finding a Raid is easy, actually completing one is a different matter.
Shadow Raids must be tackled in person, meaning that players cannot use remote raid passes, and must be physically near the Raid location.
Plus, Shadow Mewtwo is a tough boss in Shadow Raids, likely needing at least four or five high-level Pokemon Go players working together to take it down. If you can find a Shadow Mewtwo Raid, and gather enough players to defeat it, you encounter a Shadow Mewtwo for a chance to catch one.
Pokemon Go Shadow Mewtwo can it be Shiny?
Yes, Shadow Mewtwo has a chance of being Shiny in Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go players that find a Shadow Mewtwo Raid and defeat it will earn an encounter with Mewtwo. Legendary Pokemon in Raids have around a 1/20 chance of being Shiny, so keep at it.