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Pokemon GOA Striking Shadow Special Research rewards a guaranteed Marshadow encounter. The Mythical Pokemon is a dual Fighting and Ghost-type with powerful stats and moves. You also get different in-game items and featured Pokemon encounters as rewards.
You can complete A Striking Shadow Special Research in your own time since it has no expiry date. The Research quest comprises several steps, each offering a specific set of rewards. The reward encounters include Mankey, Timburr, Meditite, Marshadow, and more. That said, this guide details how to complete A Striking Shadow Special Research tasks inPokemon GOand get rewards.
Pokemon GO A Striking Shadow: Special Research Tasks & Rewards
A Striking Shadow Special Research is available inPokemon GOfor free fromApril 3, 2025, at 10 AM Local Time. The Research quest comprises 6 steps, each with multiple tasks and rewards. Completing the tasks rewards you withitems like Silver Pinap Berries, XP, Stardust, Marshadow stickers, and more.
Spin 50 PokeStops or Gyms
Explore 10 km
Send 10 Gifts to friends
Use 3 Incense or Daily Adventure Incense
Power up Ghost-type Pokemon 10 times
Power up Fighting-type Pokemon 10 times
Rewards For Completion
Those with access to theGO Fest 2024 exclusive Special Researchquest will get Marshadow Candies instead of a Marshadow encounter upon completing A Striking Shadow Special Research inPokemon GO.