The Shadowy Threat Grows

The Shadowy Threat Grows is the fifth series of Team GO Rocket Leaders Special Research tasks. It was available in March 2020 for Trainers who finished A Troubling Situation and hadn't got any previous Team GO Rocket Leaders Special Research still ongoing.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this Special Research was available until the end of April and since then there was no new Team GO Rocket Leaders Special Research series for half a year.

Professor Willow dialogue
Hey there, TRAINER. You’ve been instrumental in keeping back Team GO Rocket’s forces. Thanks to your hard work, we’ve learned so much about this enemy. Team GO Rocket won’t be going away anytime soon, so I’m glad I can rely on you and your fellow Trainers. While you’ve done an amazing job so far, I’m looking for more opportunities for you to hone your skills. Every good Trainer needs to stay on their toes! The Super Rocket Radar is in good hands with you on the task, but I wouldn’t be a good Professor if I didn’t make sure you were keeping up with Giovanni.

As expected, TRAINER. Fantastic work! Even though we’ve been fighting off the threat of Team GO Rocket for some time, I’m still concerned about the fact that Shadow Pokémon keep appearing. It seems even more Pokémon are being turned into Shadow Pokémon despite our efforts. I’ve been tracking this situation, and the numbers have almost tripled since all this began. We need to keep pushing forward—those Pokémon need our help! Can I rely on you to purify more Shadow Pokémon? I’m sure you’ll see them shine with gratitude once you do!

Thank you for your efforts, TRAINER. I’m getting more and more concerned about the growing number of Shadow Pokémon, so we need to keep fighting back against this threat. Your talent has made it clear that you’re ready for the next step in your preparations. Use your battle skills to take on some Grunts. I think with some further observation, I can figure out what you need to do to make sure you’re at your best!

All right! You should feel proud of your progress, TRAINER. You consistently impress me and the team leaders. Candela could learn a thing or two from your battle prowess. I’m sure the Team GO Rocket Leaders see you as a challenge. Take that challenge to them, and drive them out of wherever they’re holed up!

TRAINER, your preparations are complete—you’re ready to take on Giovanni. It’s time for you to use the Super Rocket Radar to track down the boss himself. You’ve proven not only your strength in battle but also your compassion through saving and purifying Shadow Pokémon. Confront Giovanni with that strength and compassion, and I believe he won’t be able to stop you! Good luck, TRAINER!

Well done, TRAINER. You’ve shown Team GO Rocket just how strong your training has made you. Although your battle with Giovanni wasn’t easy, the skills you’ve learned through practice and patience have paid off. But keep your wits about you, TRAINER. Giovanni doesn’t like to lose, so I’m sure he’ll be back soon to further his plans. I know I can count on you when he returns, but until then, I’ll work on finding some training opportunities for you so you can keep developing your skills.