Update: Just as suddenly as they’ve begun, it appears Team Rocket sightings have stopped completely in Pokemon Go, according to the game’s official Twitter account. It’s currently unclear when Team Rocket and Shadow Pokemon will reappear in the game. The original story follows.
After numerous teases over the past couple of weeks, Team Rocket has finally invaded Pokemon Go. The villainous team was added as part of the title’s latest update, but now Rocket grunts have actually begun appearing within the game, giving players around the world an opportunity to battle them and capture their new Shadow Pokemon.
The Team Rocket grunts can be encountered at certain PokeStops. These locations will appear black instead of the usual light blue, making it easy to tell which ones hide a lurking Rocket grunt. Spin the Photo Disc at one of these PokeStops and the grunt will reveal themselves and challenge you to a Pokemon battle.
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