Rogue of the Jungle quest steps and rewards for Zarude in Pokémon Go

The Rogue of the Jungle quest marks the long-awaited return of Zarude to Pokémon Go for the first time since 2021. This special research quest requires a purchase, so if you haven’t caught Zarude yet or are looking to add another to your collection, you’ll need to spend some money within the game.

For those eager to catch Zarude, we’ve outlined all the steps and rewards for the Rogue of the Jungle quest below.

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Quest Steps and Rewards in Pokémon Go

The Rogue of the Jungle quest is a pay-to-play special research quest, primarily focused on giving players the opportunity to catch Zarude. As a mythical Pokémon from Gen 8, Zarude was previously available through the pay-to-play Search for Zarude quest back in 2021. You can purchase the Rogue of the Jungle quest until a specified deadline, but once acquired, there is no rush to complete it.

Here are the steps and rewards for each stage of the Rogue of the Jungle quest:

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Step 1 of 5

• Complete 5 Field Research Tasks – Rewards: 2 Silver Pinap Berries
• Catch 25 Grass-type Pokémon – Encounter: Seedot
• Evolve 3 Grass-type Pokémon – Rewards: 20 Poké Balls

Overall rewards: 1000 Stardust, 10 Razz Berries, and 2 Fast TMs

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Step 2 of 5

• Explore 5 km – Rewards: Golden Razz Berries
• Catch 25 Dark-type Pokémon – Encounter: Galarian Zigzagoon
• Evolve 3 Dark-type Pokémon – Rewards: 10 Great Balls

Overall rewards: 1000 Stardust, 5 Hyper Potions, and 2 Charged TMs

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Step 3 of 5

• Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms – Rewards: 2 Silver Pinap Berries
• Power up 5 Grass-type Pokémon – Encounter: Cacnea
• Make an Excellent Throw – Rewards: 10 Ultra Balls

Overall rewards: 1000 Stardust, 5 Revives, and 1 Incense

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Step 4 of 5

• Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks – Rewards: 2 Golden Razz Berries
• Power up 5 Dark-type Pokémon – Encounter: Scraggy
• Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon – Rewards: 5 Rare Candies

Overall rewards: 1000 XP, 1000 Stardust, and 2 Premium Battle Passes

‘Rogue of the Jungle’ Step 5 of 5

• Win 3 raids – Rewards: 2 Silver Pinap Berries
• Catch 15 different species of Pokémon – Encounter: Absol
• Defeat 5 Team Go Rocket Grunts – Rewards: 10 Zarude Candy

Overall rewards: 1000 Stardust, 3 Mega Zarude Candy, and an encounter with Zarude

How to Obtain Rogue of the Jungle in Pokémon Go

The Rogue of the Jungle quest is a pay-to-play adventure, meaning that you must purchase it from the in-game store to catch Zarude. The quest costs around £7.99 or $7.99, and tickets are nonrefundable. They cannot be purchased with PokéCoins but can be gifted to friends.

Make sure to purchase the quest before the cutoff date to ensure you can participate. Once you have it, you can complete the Rogue of the Jungle at your own pace, as there is no strict deadline.

To purchase the quest, navigate to the in-game store from the main Pokémon Go menu. Look for the banner that advertises the quest, select it, and follow the payment process for your device. You might need to restart the app for the quest to appear.

During specific events, purchasing Rogue of the Jungle may also increase the frequency of certain Pokémon appearing when using regular Incense, enhancing your gameplay experience.

Good luck on your journey to catch Zarude!