How to get it
- Assemble six Mysterious Components from Grunt battles.
- Research can award a radar; shop purchases become available after the introductory unlock.
How to use it
- Equip the radar in Items and inspect nearby Leader hideouts or an eligible Rocket balloon.
- You can unequip it to save it. A failed Leader battle does not consume it.
Worth knowing
Holding a radar prevents normal component drops even if it is unequipped.
Have an Egg slot ready if you want a 12 km Egg from the Leader reward.
Prepare for shields before spending the Radar
Rocket Leaders use shields against the first two Charged Attacks you throw. Grunts do not use shields. A Pokémon that reaches Charged Attacks quickly can help remove those shields before you rely on a slower, harder-hitting move.
The Radar is consumed on defeating the Leader. Build your team for the Leader’s current lineup, and bring healing supplies so a difficult attempt does not leave your next team unprepared. A victory also connects the Rocket progression to eligible 12 km Egg rewards when space is available.
Sources & further reading
- Pokémon GO: A Quantitative Approach by nick blackVersion 1.0.6 (October 4, 2026), §4.6, pp. 26–27; §4.6, p. 27; §5.3, p. 33; §10.7, pp. 140–142
Event rewards, shop offers, and limits can change. Check the current in-game description for event-specific rules. Worked examples are illustrative calculations.