The weather may be getting colder, butPokemon GOplayers are going to have to bundle up and head outside a lot this month to take advantage of the non-stop events. AlthoughSupereffective Weekis still ongoing, players can start preparing now for next week’s Team GO Rocket Increased Activity event.
The Team GO Rocket Increased Activity event is going to be another great chance forPokemon GOtrainers tounlock or complete the Looming in the Shadows Special Research. The short term event only lasts for a few hours, but players will find the whole world overtaken by Team GO Rocket during that span of time.
During the event,Pokemon GOplayers will chance the chance to encounter Team Rocket grunts at every Pokestop they visit. This will be a great chance to complete some special tasks, so take a break from collectionthe best Unova region Pokemon in the mobile gameand get ready for some battles…
“We’ve intercepted messages from Team GO Rocket that indicate they’re planning to take over more PokéStops and capture more Pokémon! There will be an increased amount of Team GO Rocket activity in your area soon, and we’re sure this won’t be the last time. We’ll share any other intercepted messages we receive if something like this happens again!”
When is the Increased Activity event?
Sunday, July 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in your local time zone.
What are the Increased Activity bonuses and features?
Team GO Rocket Grunts taking over every PokéStop for the duration of the take-over!
Exclusive Field Research tasks designed by Professor Willow to help us gather more information on Team GO Rocket.
Battle Team GO Rocket Grunts, collect Mysterious Components, craft Rocket Radars, and defeat the Team GO Rocket Leaders as many times as you can! Remember—after you craft your first Rocket Radar, you’ll be able to purchase additional Rocket Radars in the shop!
Complete the tasks above to make progress on the Special Research Looming in the Shadows, which will lead you straight to the Team GO Rocket Boss, Giovanni!
The event sounds like a great chance for players to get out and battle Team Rocket yet again, so it should be very popular with players who are still working through that Special Research.
Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GOis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
