Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event preparation guide - All bonuses, featured Shadow Pokemon, shiny spawns, best tips, and more

The skies are darkening as Team GO Rocket returns with a vengeance in the Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event. From Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12:00 AM local time to Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time, trainers must band together to rescue Shadow Dialga and take down Giovanni .

Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event details

The Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event brings increased Team GO Rocket activity, special raids, and new Shadow Pokemon . Here’s what you need to know:

- Start date: May 14, 2025 (12:00 AM local time)

- End date: May 18, 2025 (11:59 PM local time)

- Main objective: Defeat Giovanni and save Shadow Dialga

Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over all event bonuses

Team GO Rocket isn’t holding back, so neither should you. Take advantage of these bonuses:

- More Team GO Rocket encounters at PokéStops and in balloons

- Use Charged TMs to remove Frustration from Shadow Pokemon

- Wider IV variance for Pokemon caught in 1-star and 3-star Shadow Raids

Features to look out for during the Crown Clash Taken Over event

Starting during Crown Clash: Taken Over, Trainers can join Shadow Raids remotely using a Remote Raid Pass! This change goes into effect on May 13 at 11:00 a.m. PDT.

These Remote Raids will count toward the daily limit, and this change will remain in effect after the event ends. pic.twitter.com/Tcy5BLVHtM

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) May 7, 2025

Save Shadow Dialga

A new Special Research unlocks at the start of the event. Completing it rewards a Super Rocket Radar, which is your ticket to tracking down Giovanni.

- Claim deadline: June 3, 2025 (9:59 AM local time)

- Reward: Super Rocket Radar

PokéStop showcases during the Crown Clash Taken Over event

Event-themed Pokemon will be featured in PokéStop Showcases, so keep an eye out for these limited-time competitions.

New and returning Shadow Pokemon during the Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over event

Team GO Rocket has expanded its Shadow roster. Defeat Grunts and Leaders (Sierra, Cliff, Arlo) to rescue these Pokemon:

New Shadow Pokemon:

- Slakoth

- Inkay

- Tyrunt

- Amaura

For updated Team GO Rocket lineups, check TOI Pokemon after the event starts.

Raid battles: Shadow and remote participation during the Crown Clash Taken Over event

Shadow Raids are back with a mix of familiar and rare Pokemon. Remote Raid Passes can now be used for Shadow Raids, even after the event ends.

1-Star Shadow Raids:

- Magnemite (shiny available)

- Cyndaquil

- Murkrow (shiny available)

- Spoink

3-Star Shadow Raids:

- Lapras (shiny available)

- Piloswine

- Gurdurr

Egg updates: New 10 km hatches

Some Pokemon are shifting from 12 km Eggs to 10 km Eggs starting with this event:

- Larvitar (shiny available)

- Pawniard (shiny available)

Pokemon GO Crown Clash Taken Over Research rewards and paid timed research

Field research tasks

Complete event-themed tasks for:

- Fast TMs

- Charged TMs

- Mysterious Components

Paid timed research

For $4.99, trainers can access exclusive Timed Research with rewards including:

- 1 Super Rocket Radar

- 2 Premium Battle Passes

- Encounters with crown-wearing Nidoqueen and Nidoking

Deadline: May 18, 2025 (11:59 PM local time)

Sales and special bundles

Crown Clash Ultra Ticket Box

Available in the Pokemon GO Web Store for $4.99, this bundle includes:

- Event ticket

- 10 Ultra Balls

- 1 Max Revive

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The Crown Clash Taken Over event is packed with challenges and rewards. Whether you’re hunting Shadow Dialga, battling in raids, or hatching new Pokemon, there’s plenty to keep trainers busy.