Marshadow is the newest mythical Pokémon to be released inPokémon GO. It debuts during the month-long lead-up to thePokémon GOFest with a Special Research task. To access the Marshadow encounter, however,you must attend an in-person event or purchase the GO Fest Global Ticketfor approximately USD 14.99 in the in-game shop. Historically, these mythical Pokémon allow only one encounter per person, with them being guaranteed not to run away from you.

Marshadow is a mythical Pokémon from thePokémon Sun and Moon games. It follows the theme of the Alola region with Pokémon like Necrozma, which can be found as aRaid Boss inPokémon GO. It is the only Ghost- and Fighting-type Pokémon in the game, meaning its type weaknesses and advantages are exclusive to it. Using it against bulky normal-type Pokémon is very useful because of its large resistance to normal-type moves and powerful fighting-type super-effective moves.

Pikachu and Charmander standing next to a Pokemon GO gift

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How To Complete Marshadow’s Special Research Task

Sendai Park’s Special Mythical Pokémon

Marshadow’s Special Research Task inPokémon GOis calledGO Fest 2024: Sendai Park Escapade Special Research. Once you have gained access to it, you are guaranteed to catch Marshadow by the third step. However, if you choose to go to an in-person event and receive the Global Ticket, you will get Marshadow only, along with the other research tasks containing just Marshadow candy.

A generic prepared list of these tasks includes:

There are also more specific quests that relate toPokémon GOFest 2024 and that revolve around the changing habitats throughout the day:

This Special Research Task will never expire. However, it would be best if you completed it during GO Fest 2024 because of the specific habitat task requests.

Pokemon Go Professor Willow Special Research

Can Marshadow Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Is It TheNext Mythical Shiny Pokémon?

Unfortunately, inPokémon GO, Marshadow fans will have to wait for its shiny variant.It has not been released for the game at this time in July 2024, but that doesn’t mean it might not be in the future. Fans might not have the chance this year to obtain a Shiny Marshadow, but they definitely can prepare for shiny Pokémon during this month’sSpotlight Hours inPokémon GO.

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Necrozma and Marshadow with the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 logo

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