Pokemon GO A Striking Shadow: Complete Guide to Special Research Tasks and Rewards

Pokemon GO offers an exciting opportunity to encounter Marshadow with its Special Research quest, A Striking Shadow. As a Mythical Pokemon, Marshadow is a unique dual-type featuring Fighting and Ghost attributes, making it a valuable addition to any trainer’s roster. This quest not only provides a guaranteed encounter with Marshadow but also rewards players with a variety of useful items and special encounters with different Pokemon.

One of the key advantages of the A Striking Shadow Special Research is its flexibility; there is no time limit for completion. Players can progress through the series of tasks at their own pace, each step yielding valuable rewards, including encounters with Pokemon such as Mankey, Timburr, and Meditite, culminating in the coveted Marshadow encounter. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the tasks involved and the associated rewards for players participating in this Special Research event.

Pokemon GO: A Striking Shadow – Special Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO A Striking Shadow Special Research tasks and rewards

The A Striking Shadow Special Research is accessible for free starting from April 3, 2025, at 10 AM local time. This quest comprises six steps, each containing multiple specific tasks along with a set of enticing rewards. Players can earn items like Silver Pinap Berries, experience points (XP), Stardust, and Special Marshadow stickers through task completion.

Step One – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Catch 50 Pokemon	Razz Berry ×10
Spin 50 PokeStops or Gyms	Mankey Encounter
Explore 10 km	Poke Ball ×20
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Timburr Encounter Golden Razz Berries ×3

Step Two – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Hatch 10 Eggs	Duskull Encounter
Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy Pokemon	Pinap Berry ×10
Send 10 Gifts to friends	Misdreavus Encounter
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Frillish Encounter Silver Razz Berries ×3

Step Three – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Use 3 Incense or Daily Adventure Incense	Great Ball ×10
Evolve 5 Pokemon	Shuppet Encounter
Complete 20 Field Research tasks	Pinap Berry ×3
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Meditite Encounter Stardust ×1500

Step Four – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Win 5 Shadow Raids	Mienfoo Encounter
Defeat 10 Team GO Rocket members	Fast TM ×2
Use 15 supereffective Charged Attacks	Charged TM ×2
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Makuhita Encounter Stardust ×1500

Step Five – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Earn 25,000 XP	Rare Candy ×2
Earn 25,000 Stardust	Rare Candy ×2
Make 5 Excellent Throws	Rare Candy ×2
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Marshadow Encounter Stardust ×1500

Step Six – A Striking Shadow

Special Research Task	Reward
Explore 10 km	Marshadow Candy ×5
Power up Ghost-type Pokemon 10 times	Marshadow Candy ×5
Power up Fighting-type Pokemon 10 times	Marshadow Candy ×5
Rewards For Completion	2000 XP Marshadow Sticker ×20 Marshadow Candy ×15

Please note that players who participated in the GO Fest 2024 exclusive Special Research quest will receive Marshadow Candies instead of encountering Marshadow upon the completion of the A Striking Shadow Special Research in Pokemon GO.

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