Masterwork Research: Apex

Masterwork Research: Apex is the Special Research for catching Apex Shadow Lugia and Ho-Oh. It was given to Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Ticket holders after they complete Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Special Research and catch Celebi.

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Thank you for all your help with Gyarados and Celebi, TRAINER. Though it seems our work isn’t over yet—Team GO Rocket still has Lugia and Ho-Oh. With the team leaders’ help, we managed to pinpoint Apex Shadow Ho-Oh’s location. For reasons unknown, Team GO Rocket’s keeping the two Pokémon in separate locations. Perhaps they’ve bitten off more than they can chew with these two Legendary Pokémon? In any case, this makes things easier for us: we’ll save these Pokémon one at a time!

Great work saving Apex Shadow Ho-Oh, TRAINER! It looks like it knows Sacred Fire, Ho-Oh’s signature move—yet this one’s Sacred Fire is somehow even more powerful! I wonder what will happen if you purify it. Will it become even stronger? I’m going to continue researching this incredible Pokémon. I’ll keep you posted on what I learn. While I’m off, why don’t you train up your Pokémon and see what friends are available to help with Apex Shadow Lugia. We’re going to need all the help we can get! The team leaders and I will also continue our investigation into Apex Shadow Lugia’s whereabouts. I hope we’ll know more soon.

Do you have everything you need, TRAINER? Potions? Revives? Snacks? Saving Apex Shadow Lugia will be an even greater challenge, so be prepared. The team leaders and I discovered that Team GO Rocket has hidden Apex Shadow Lugia away in a secret hideout, guarded by a gauntlet of Grunts—and standing with them is none other than Giovanni himself. And while I have you, remember how I said I’d conduct more research into Apex Shadow Ho-Oh? Well, it turns out that if you purify it, its Sacred Fire move will become immeasurably powerful. Apex Purified Ho-Oh might be an incredible ally in our quest to save Apex Shadow Lugia. These may just be some of the toughest battles you’ll face as a Pokémon Trainer yet. But I know you, above all else, are the one most prepared for the challenge.

Great Scott! TRAINER! You did it! You saved Apex Shadow Lugia from Team GO Rocket! Just like Ho-Oh, Apex Shadow Lugia’s Aeroblast attack is more powerful than any I’ve ever seen. And just like Apex Shadow Ho-Oh, I’m confident that its power will increase even more if you purify it. Now, I’d say we’re overdue for a celebration! You’ve earned it. Your recent accomplishments are no small feat! Thanks again for all your help. I’m sure Lugia and Ho-Oh are grateful, too. Until our next adventure...let’s GO!