The Higher They Fly Pokemon Go Easy Guide
Giovanni has returned to Pokémon GO. After a long absence, Team GO Rocket’s leader returns to the iOS and Android game with new partners in the form of Shadow Pokémon, specifically Kanto’s legendary birds. The Higher They Fly… is the last mission in the history of the Team Go Rocket invasion in Pokémon Go that began in July 2019 with A Troubled Situation.
The Higher They Fly Quests and Rewards
Before we begin this Season of Legends, it’s worth remembering that Giovanni’s main Pokémon will change over the next three months.
To locate Giovanni, we must complete six investigation phases, many of which will provide Mega Energy for Pidgeot, and beginning with the fourth phase, he will ask us to confront Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, Giovanni’s 3 main leaders. It’ll be time to face him with his dark Articuno once we have the Super Radar Rocket.

Phase 1 of 6
- Win a Raid
- 15 Poke Balls
- Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
- 3 Hyper Potion
- Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon
- 3 Revives
Phase 1 Rewards: 10x Pinab Berry, 10x Nanab Berry, 10x Razz Berry
Phase 2 of 6
- Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon
- 1 Sun Stone
- When catching Shadow Pokémons, remember to use Pinap Berries!
- Make 3 Nice Curveball throws in a row
- 15 Great Balls
- If you’re having difficulty hitting all three Great Curve Ball Throws in a row, try going after Pokémon like Mr. Mime, who has a large catch radius.
- Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon
- An encounter with Doduo
Phase 2 Rewards: 500x Stardust, 1500 XP, 10x Mega Pidgeot Candy
Phase 3 of 6
- Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon
- 30x Pidgeot Mega Energy
- Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts
- 30x Pidgeot Mega Energy
- Earn 3 candies walking with your friend
- 30x Pidgeot Mega Energy
Phase 3 Rewards: 2000 XP, 1x Rocket Radar, Pidgeot encounter
Phase 4 of 6
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader – Arlo
- 1250 XP
- Arlo Guide – click HERE
- Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader – Cliff
- 1250 XP
- Cliff Guide – click HERE
- Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader – Sierra
- 1250 XP
- Sierra Guide – click HERE
Phase 4 Rewards: 2500 XP, 1x Super Rocket Radar, 1000x Stardust
Phase 5 of 6
- Find Giovanni
- 5x Max Potions
- Fight Giovanni
- 20x Ultra Balls
- Beat Giovanni
- 5x Max Revives
Phase 5 Rewards: 3000 XP, 1x Fast TM, 1x Charge TM
Phase 6 of 6
- Claim your reward 1
- 2000 XP
- Claim your reward 2
- 2000 XP
- Claim your reward 3
- 2000 XP
Phase 6 Rewards: 2x Golden Razz Berry, 2x Silver Pinap Berries, 1x Premium Raid Pass
Best of luck with your latest Team Go Rocket investigation!
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Marcus Kade
Marcus Kade is Managing Editor at Spiel Times, covering breaking gaming news with a focus on the industry's business side. When not writing, he's probably losing a co-op game to his partner.
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