Hero
Beat Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders, and Giovanni for extra Premier Balls. Hard grind · grants a gameplay bonus.
✦ Bonus — Extra Premier Balls when catching the Shadow mons left behind after any Rocket battle. Stacks with Purifier.
How to grind the Hero medal fast
Rocket Balloons spawn every 6 hours — set a recurring alarm and pop them while you do other things.
PokéStop Grunts are the fastest source. Spin every black-cloud stop you see.
During Rocket Takeover events Leaders + Giovanni progress comes much faster.
Medals that pair with Hero
What does the Hero medal do?
Extra Premier Balls when catching the Shadow mons left behind after any Rocket battle. Stacks with Purifier.
How many defeat team go rocket grunts are needed for Platinum Hero?
Platinum requires 2,000. Gold is 1,000, Silver is 100, and Bronze unlocks at 10.
What is the fastest way to grind the Hero medal?
Rocket Balloons spawn every 6 hours — set a recurring alarm and pop them while you do other things.
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