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Special Research (Japanese: スペシャルリサーチ Special Research ) are tasks in Pokémon GO . Usually, they are assigned by Professor Willow . However, in multiple cases Rhi of the GO Ultra Recon Squad has taken Willow's stead. In some special storylines, a leader of Team GO Rocket , Arlo , Cliff , or Sierra , have given tasks to the player. Unlike Field Research , Special Research tasks have separate, fixed objectives outlined by the assigner, and they cannot be obtained from spinning PokéStops .
Players receive rewards for each Special Research task they complete. As with Field Research rewards, the Pokémon that can be caught as a Special Research reward have a set minimum IV of 10 in each stat and an initial Power Up level of 15. Special Research is currently the only method of obtaining Mew (and its Shiny variant), Celebi (and its Shiny variant), Jirachi , Spiritomb , Victini , Galarian Yamask , Aria Forme Meloetta , Hoopa Confined, and Zarude . Those Pokémon are programmed to have a 100% catch rate.
Most Special Research tasks are available once the player reaches level 5. They can only be completed once, and tasks cannot be deleted. One set of Special Research tasks can be completed concurrently with tasks from another uncompleted set of Special Research.
Globally available special research, mythical special research.
These Special Researches introduce the player to unique Mythical Pokémon . These researches reward a single non- Shiny Mythical Pokémon that cannot be traded or sent back to Professor Willow. With the exception of Mew , those Mythical Pokémon are introduced first as exclusive rewards during the paying GO Fest annual event before being available to other players, free of charge, through a different Special Research that becomes available a few months later.
A Mythical Discovery is the first set of the Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player. It is split into eight steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Mew . These tasks have been available since March 31, 2018.
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 5 or | 500 XP |
Catch 10 Pokémon | 500 XP |
Transfer 5 Pokémon | 500 XP |
Completing 1/8 | ×10, ×1, ×3 |
Earn 2 walking with your | 1000 XP |
Make 10 Great Throws | 1000 XP |
Hatch 3 | 1000 XP |
Completing 2/8 | ×1000, ×3, ×20 |
Reach level 15 | 1500 XP |
Battle in a 2 times | 1500 XP |
Battle in 2 | 1500 XP |
Completing 3/8 | ×1, ×1, ×2 |
Earn a silver | 2000 XP |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | 2000 XP |
Evolve 20 Pokémon | 2000 XP |
Completing 4/8 | ×2000, ×3, ×20 |
Catch a | 2500 XP |
Make 20 Great Throws | 2500 XP |
Catch 10 Pokémon | 2500 XP |
Completing 5/8 | ×1, ×1, ×15 |
Battle in 10 raids | 3000 XP |
Evolve a | 3000 XP |
Reach level 25 | 3000 XP |
Completing 6/8 | ×3000, ×5, ×3 |
Use 50 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 3500 XP |
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw | 3500 XP |
Earn a gold Kanto medal | 3500 XP |
Completing 7/8 | , ×4000, ×20 |
4000 XP | |
4000 XP | |
4000 XP | |
Completing 8/8 | ×5000, ×1, ×20 |
A Ripple in Time is the second set of the Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign players, available to players since August 20, 2018. It is unlocked after completing part three of A Mythical Discovery . Much like the first Special Research task, it is split into eight steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Celebi .
Tasks that involve making friends, trading, or sending Gifts, are already completed for those under the age of 13 as these features are locked for younger players.
Task | Rewards |
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Power up Pokémon 5 times | 1000 XP |
Battle in a 2 times | 1000 XP |
Battle in a | 1000 XP |
Completing 1/8 | ×10, ×1, ×1 |
Make 3 new Friends | 1500 XP |
Evolve an evolved Grass-type Pokémon | 1500 XP |
Catch a Pokémon 3 days in a row | 1500 XP |
Completing 2/8 | ×1500, ×1, ×1 |
Reach level 25 | 2000 XP |
Use a to evolve or | 2000 XP |
Hatch 9 | 2000 XP |
Completing 3/8 | , ×1, ×1 |
Walk 10 km with as your to earn | 2500 XP |
Evolve Eevee into during the day | 2500 XP |
Send 20 Gifts to friends | 2500 XP |
Completing 4/8 | , ×2500, ×1 |
Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy | 3000 XP |
Evolve Eevee into at night | 3000 XP |
Trade a Pokémon | 3000 XP |
Completing 5/8 | ×1, ×15, ×1 |
Visit 7 days in a row | 3500 XP |
Use 25 Berries while catching Pokémon | 3500 XP |
Use items to evolve Pokémon 2 times | 3500 XP |
Completing 6/8 | ×3500, ×1, ×5 |
Catch 40 - or Pokémon | 4000 XP |
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw | 4000 XP |
Earn a Gold | 4000 XP |
Completing 7/8 | , ×1, ×10
|
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
Completing 8/8 | ×5500 ×, ×1, ×20 |
A Thousand-Year Slumber is a set of Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player. It is split into 7 steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Jirachi . These tasks have been available since August 20, 2019.
Task | Rewards |
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Catch 25 Pokémon | 1000 XP |
Spin 10 or | |
Make 3 new friends | |
Completing 1/7 | ×1, ×1, ×1 |
Catch 3 | ×10 |
Evolve a | 1500 XP |
Win a gold | 1500 XP |
Completing 2/7 | ×2000, ×10, ×3 |
Take a of | |
Make 3 Great Throws in a row | 2000 XP |
Earn 3 walking with your | 2000 XP |
Completing 3/7 | ×20, ×3, ×2000 |
Catch 50 - or Pokémon | 2500 XP |
Power up Pokémon 10 times | 2500 XP |
Send 10 gifts to friends | 2500 XP |
Completing 4/7 | ×1, ×1, ×1 |
Battle a team leader 3 times | |
Win against another Trainer 7 times | 3000 XP |
Win 5 raids | 3000 XP |
Completing 5/7 | ×3, ×20, ×3000 |
Take 5 of - or Pokémon | |
Make 3 excellent Curveball throws | |
Spin a 7 days in a row | 4000 XP |
Completing 6/7 | ×10, ×10, ×5000 |
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
Completing 7/7 | , ×20,
|
Investigate a Mysterious Energy , known as The Feeling of Victory before October 1, 2020, is a set of the Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player. It is split into 6 steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Victini . These tasks have been available since September 29, 2020.
Task | Rewards |
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Catch 30 Pokémon | ×3 |
Spin 30 or | 1000 XP |
Send 10 Gifts to friends | ×1000 |
Completing 1/6 | ×30, , ×1000 |
Catch 30 Pokémon | |
Catch 30 Pokémon | |
Hatch 3 Eggs | ×1 |
Completing 2/6 | 1000 XP, , ×30 |
Take a of your buddy | ×1 |
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy | ×1000 |
Power up Pokémon 3 times | ×3 |
Completing 3/6 | ×3, , ×1000 |
Win 3 Gym Battles | 1000 XP |
Defeat 3 | ×1 |
Win 3 raids | ×1000 |
Completing 4/6 | ×3, , ×3 |
Take a of | ×20 |
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon | ×1 |
Send 3 Gifts to Friends | 1000 XP |
Completing 5/6 | ×5, ×3000, ×1 |
3000 XP | |
×3000 | |
3000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×1, ×20, ×1 |
Misunderstood Mischief is a set of Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player in order to investigate the mischiefs of Hoopa following the happenings of both Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword & Shield. It is split into 8 parts consisting of 16 steps, some of which are temporary placeholders as the Special Research was progressively made available during the Season of Mischief from September 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021.
Completing this research before the end of Season of Mischief on December 1, 2021 at 10am local time, unlocks the Mischief Unbound Special Research for free.
Task | Rewards |
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Make 10 Nice Throws | ×1 |
Use an Incense | ×10 |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 1/16 | , ×1000, 500 XP |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 2/16 | 720 XP |
Make 5 Curveball Throws | ×15 |
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon | ×5 |
Earn 5000 Stadust | ×3 |
Completing 3/16 | , 1000 XP, ×500 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 4/16 | 720 XP |
Power up Pokémon 10 times | ×15 |
Catch 20 Pokémon | |
Evolve 3 Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 5/16 | , ×10, ×10 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 6/16 | 720 XP |
Take a snapshot of your buddy | |
Catch a | ×1 |
Earn a heart with your buddy | ×1 |
Completing 7/16 | , ×1, ×15 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 8/16 | 720 XP |
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws | |
Transfer 30 Pokémon | |
Evolve one | 1990 XP |
Completing 9/16 | , ×5, ×40 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 10/16 | 720 XP |
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy | ×10 |
Catch 30 Pokémon | ×10 |
Catch 30 Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 11/16 | , ×15, ×40 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 12/16 | 720 XP |
Make a new friend | |
Send 10 Gifts to friends | |
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×2 |
Completing 13/16 | , ×1, ×10 |
*
| ×720 |
Completing 14/16 | 720 XP |
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×1 |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Leaders | ×1 |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×1 |
Completing 15/16 | , ×2, ×40 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 16/16 | , ×20, ×1 |
Finding Your Voice is a set of the Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player. It is split into 6 steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Meloetta . These tasks have been available since September 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
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Take a snapshot of your buddy | 1000 XP |
Catch 30 Pokémon | |
Evolve 15 Pokémon | ×30 |
Completing 1/6 | , 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×20 |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | ×1 |
Give your buddy 3 treats | |
Completing 2/6 | , 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Win 3 Gym battles | |
Battle in 3 raids | ×3 |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×2 |
Completing 3/6 | , 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Ean 20000 Stardust | |
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon | |
Spin 3 PokéStops | |
Completing 4/6 | , 2000 XP, ×2000 |
Take a of | ×20 |
Make a new friend | ×1 |
Send 3 Gifts to Friends | ×3 |
Completing 5/6 | ×5; 2500 XP, ×2500 |
3000 XP | |
3000 XP | |
3000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×1, ×20, ×3 |
Let's GO, Meltan is a set of tasks introduced on November 16, 2018, to celebrate the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! . It is split into nine steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Meltan .
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 5 or | 500 XP |
Catch 10 Pokémon | 500 XP |
Transfer 5 Pokémon | 500 XP |
Completing 1/9 | ×1000, ×10, ×1 |
Earn 2 walking with your | 1000 XP |
Make 10 Great Throws | 1000 XP |
Hatch 3 | 1000 XP |
Completing 2/9 | ×2000, ×2, ×1 |
Catch a | 1500 XP |
Win 2 battles | 1500 XP |
Battle in 2 | 1500 XP |
Completing 3/9 | ×10, ×3, ×3 |
Catch 5 Pokémon | 2000 XP |
Catch 5 Pokémon | 2000 XP |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | 2000 XP |
Completing 4/9 | ×4000, ×5, ×5 |
Evolve a | 2500 XP |
Catch 5 or | 2500 XP |
Make 20 Great Throws | 2500 XP |
Completing 5/9 | ×5000, ×20, ×5 |
Evolve a | 3000 XP |
Catch 5 | 3000 XP |
Battle in 10 raids | 3000 XP |
Completing 6/9 | ×1, ×1, ×10 |
Evolve 1 | 3500 XP |
Catch 1 | 3500 XP |
Evolve 1 | 3500 XP |
Completing 7/9 | ×10, ×1, ×3 |
Catch 2 or | 4000 XP |
Catch 2 or | 4000 XP |
Catch an | 4000 XP |
Completing 8/9 | ×8000, , ×1 |
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
4500 XP | |
Completing 9/9 | ×9000, ×1, ×5 |
A spooky message.
A Spooky Message is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2018. This special research introduced Spiritomb into the game.
Task | Rewards |
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Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Make 8 Great Throws | 1080 XP |
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Completing 1/3 | ×10, ×1080, ×8 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before | 1080 XP |
Catch 108 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/3 | ×10, ×1080, ×8 |
1080 XP | |
1080 XP | |
1080 XP | |
Completing 3/3 | ×10, ×8, ×1080 |
A Spooky Message 2019 is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 17, 2019. This special research is a variant of the original one from 2018 with alternate updated rewards. It allows Trainers to catch Spiritomb .
A Spooky Message Unmasked is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2020. It allows Trainers to catch Spiritomb as well as Galarian Yamask . [1]
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 30 Pokémon | |
Transfer 4 Pokémon | ×340 |
Catch 34 Pokémon | 340 XP |
Completing 1/4 | , ×3, ×4 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Make 8 Nice Throws | ×10 |
Catch 108 Pokémon | 1080 XP |
Completing 2/4 | , ×10, ×8 |
Catch 40 Pokémon | |
Make 9 Great Throws | ×490 |
Catch 49 Pokémon | 490 XP |
Completing 3/4 | , ×4, ×9 |
3400 XP | |
1080 XP | |
4900 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | ×4, ×9, ×4900 |
What Lies Beneath the Mask is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
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Catch 40 Pokémon | ×400 |
Transfer 9 Pokémon | |
Make 49 Nice Throws | ×9 |
Completing 1/4 | , 4000 XP, ×9 |
Catch 40 Pokémon | |
Make 9 Curveball Throws | ×490 |
USe 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Completing 2/4 | , 4000 XP, ×9 |
Catch 40 Pokémon | ×490 |
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon | |
Make 49 Great Throws | ×49 |
Completing 3/4 | , 4000 XP, ×9 |
49 XP | |
49 XP | |
49 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | ×4, ×9, ×4900 |
Mysterious Masks is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 20, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 40 Pokémon | ×1313 |
Make 9 Curveball Throws | |
Make 49 Nice Throws | ×9 |
Completing 1/4 | , 4900 XP, ×490 |
Catch 40 Pokémon | ×1313 |
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy | |
Send 13 Gifts to friends | ×40 |
Completing 2/4 | , 4900 XP, ×490 |
Catch 40 Pokémon | ×1313 |
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon | |
Use 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×49 |
Completing 3/4 | , 4900 XP, ×490 |
49 XP | |
490 XP | |
4900 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | , 4900 XP, ×490 |
Jump-Start Research is a time-limited set of tasks that may be unlocked between June 28 to September 2, 2019 for players level 10 or higher. This research became available again to new trainers on July 03, 2020 as part of the GO Fest 2020 leading up events.
Task | Rewards |
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Make a new friend | 5000 XP |
Catch 3 Pokémon with Boost | 5000 XP |
Hatch an | 5000 XP |
Completing 1/6 | ×2, , ×15000 |
Evolve a | 10000 XP |
Take a of Dratini | ×30 |
Earn a with your | ×30 |
Completing 2/6 | ×1, ×15000, ×2 |
Pokémon 10 times | 15000 XP |
in the Great League | 15000 XP |
Battle in a | 15000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | ×2, 15000 XP, ×2 |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch a from a or raid | |
Hatch 3 | |
Completing 4/6 | ×2, , ×15000 |
Take a Snapshot of Eevee | 30000 XP |
Send 5 to friends | 30000 XP |
3 Pokémon with a friend | 30000 XP |
Completing 5/6 | , 30000 XP, ×2 |
Make a new friend | ×60 |
Win a level 3 or higher raid | ×60 |
Evolve a | 100000 XP |
Completing 6/6 | ×2, 100000 XP, ×15000 |
A Troubling Situation is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting July 25, 2019 for players level 8 or higher.
Task | Rewards |
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Evolve 2 Pokémon | |
Power up a Pokémon 5 times | |
Completing 1/4 | ×1000, 2000 XP |
Catch 2 | |
Defeat 3 | |
Completing 2/4 | ×2000, 2000 XP, ×5 |
Purify 3 | ×3000 |
Purify a , , or Shadow Pokémon | 3000 XP |
Completing 3/4 | ×2000, ×5, ×1 |
×1000 | |
1000 XP | |
×1000 | |
Completing 4/4 | ×1, ×1, ×3 |
These sets of tasks are available for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . They are assigned to the player on the first day of every month [2] and can carry over to the following months if not completed on time. A player can have only one such task active at a time and once a player has completed the task that was active, he may receive the task of the current month. These Special Research sets reward the Super Rocket Radar , which is used to locate Giovanni . Those research tasks were put on hold from May 1, 2020, until the end of September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic , but it is still possible to encounter Giovanni for those who have not yet finished the Special Research or used up the Super Rocket Radar.
Looming in the Shadows is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting November 7, 2019, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . This set of Research tasks rewards players with a Super Rocket Radar to find Giovanni .
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 10 | 500 XP |
Defeat 3 | 500 XP |
Catch 1 | 500 XP |
Completing 1/6 | ×500, ×10, ×10 |
Spin a 5 days in a row | 750 XP |
Purify 15 | 750 XP |
Win 5 | 750 XP |
Completing 2/6 | ×1000, ×3, ×3 |
Use 6 supereffective in battles | 1000 XP |
Win 3 Great League against another Trainer | 1000 XP |
Defeat 6 | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | ×1500, ×15, ×5 |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Completing 4/6 | ×2000, ×1, ×3 |
Find the | ×2500 |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 1500 XP |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×3 |
Completing 5/6 | ×3000, ×1, ×1 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×3, ×20, ×3 |
A Challenging Development is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting December 1, 2019, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . This set of Research tasks is identical to and offers the same rewards as Looming in the Shadows .
The Take-Over Continues is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting January 1, 2020, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . This set of Research tasks presents some changes from the previous 2 Special Research sets.
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 10 | |
Defeat 3 | 500 XP |
Catch 1 | 500 XP |
Completing 1/6 | ×500, ×10, ×10 |
Spin a 3 days in a row | 750 XP |
Purify 5 | 750 XP |
Win 5 | 750 XP |
Completing 2/6 | ×1000, ×3, ×3 |
Use 6 supereffective in battles | 1000 XP |
Win 3 Great League against another Trainer | 1000 XP |
Defeat 6 | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | ×1500, ×15, ×5 |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Completing 4/6 | ×2000, ×1, ×3 |
Find the | ×2500 |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 1500 XP |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×3 |
Completing 5/6 | ×3000, ×1, ×1 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×3, ×20, ×3 |
A Professor’s Work is Never Done is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting February 1, 2020, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . This set of Research tasks is similar to The Take-Over Continues with slightly altered rewards. In February 2019, this research gave players opportunities to attempt to catch Shadow Raikou as a bonus reward for defeating Giovanni.
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 10 | |
Defeat 3 | 500 XP |
Catch 1 | 500 XP |
Completing 1/6 | ×500, ×10, ×10 |
Spin a 3 days in a row | 750 XP |
Purify 5 | 750 XP |
Win 5 | 750 XP |
Completing 2/6 | ×1000, ×3, ×3 |
Use 6 supereffective in battles | 1000 XP |
Win 3 Great League against another Trainer | 1000 XP |
Defeat 6 | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | ×1500, ×15, ×5 |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Defeat | 1250 XP |
Completing 4/6 | ×2000, ×1, ×3 |
Find the | ×2500 |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 1500 XP |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×3 |
Completing 5/6 | ×3000, ×1, ×1 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×3, ×20, ×3 |
The Shadow Threat Grows is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting March 1, 2020, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation . This set of Research tasks is similar to The Take-Over Continues with slightly altered rewards. This research task was extended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The bonus reward for beating Giovanni remained Shadow Entei for the month of April.
An Inter-egg-sting Development is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting October 12, 2020, for players level 8 or higher who have finished The Shadow Threat Grows . It is the last Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2020. [3] While this research is active, the player has a chance to catch Shadow Mewtwo after defeating Giovanni .
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 5 | |
Defeat 3 | 500 XP |
Catch 1 | |
Completing 1/6 | ×500, ×10, ×10 |
Catch 5 | 750 XP |
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | 750 XP |
Purify 5 | 750 XP |
Completing 2/6 | ×1500, ×10, |
Defeat a 3 times | 1000 XP |
Hatch 3 Eggs | 1000 XP |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | ×1500, ×3, |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Completing 4/6 | ×5, ×1, ×3 |
Find the | ×2500 |
Battle the | 1500 XP |
Defeat the | ×3 |
Completing 5/6 | ×3000, ×1, ×1 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×3, ×20, ×1 |
The Higher They Fly... is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting February 28, 2021, for players level 8 or higher who have finished The Shadow Threat Grows . It is the first Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2021.
Task | Rewards |
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Win a | ×15 |
Defeat 3 | ×3 |
Catch 1 | ×1 |
Completing 1/6 | ×10, ×10, ×10 |
Catch 5 | ×1 |
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | ×15 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/6 | 1500 XP, ×500, ×10 |
Purify 5 | ×30 |
Defeat 3 | ×30 |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | ×30 |
Completing 3/6 | 2000 XP, ×1, |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1250 XP |
Completing 4/6 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Find the | ×5 |
Battle the | ×20 |
Defeat the | ×5 |
Completing 5/6 | 3000 XP, ×1, ×1 |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×2, ×2, ×1 |
A Seven-Colored Shadow is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting from June 17, 2021, at 12 a.m. to September 1, 2021, at 12 a.m. local time for players level 8 or higher who have finished The Shadow Threat Grows .
Task | Rewards |
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Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | ×1 |
Purify 1 | ×15 |
Completing 1/6 | 1500 XP, ×500, |
Defeat 5 | ×5 |
Catch 5 | ×5 |
Purify 3 | ×15 |
Completing 2/6 | 2000 XP, ×500, |
Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gyms | ×1 |
Battle another Trainer in the Great League | ×1 |
Purify 5 | ×15 |
Completing 3/6 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | |
Completing 4/6 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Find the | ×5 |
Battle the | ×5 |
Defeat the | ×1 |
Completing 5/6 | 3000 XP, ×2000, |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×2, ×2000, ×1 |
Silent Schemes is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting from April 3, 2022, at 12 a.m. to April 7, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. local time for players level 8 or higher who have finished The Shadow Threat Grows .
Task | Rewards |
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Win a raid | |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×3 |
Catch 1 | ×1 |
Completing 1/6 | 1000 XP, ×15, ×3 |
Catch 5 | ×10 |
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | ×10 |
Defeat 5 | ×10 |
Completing 2/6 | 1500 XP, ×1000, ×10 |
Purify 5 | 1000 XP |
Defeat 5 | 1000 XP |
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | 2000 XP, ×15, ×1 |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Completing 4/6 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Find the | ×5 |
Battle the | ×20 |
Defeat the | ×5 |
Completing 5/6 | 3000 XP, ×1, ×2 |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×1, ×1, ×2 |
Field Notes: Team GO Rocket is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting from July 9, 2022 at 12 a.m. to September 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. local time for players level 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted by Rhi instead of Professor Willow.
Task | Rewards |
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Win a raid | |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×3 |
Catch a | |
Completing 1/6 | 1000 XP, ×15, ×3 |
Catch 5 | ×10 |
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | ×10 |
Defeat 5 | ×10 |
Completing 2/6 | 1500 XP, ×1000, ×10 |
Purify 5 | 1000 XP |
Defeat 5 | 1000 XP |
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy | 1000 XP |
Completing 3/6 | 2000 XP, ×15, ×1 |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader | 1500 XP |
Completing 4/6 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Find the | ×5 |
Battle the | ×20 |
Defeat the | ×5 |
Completing 5/6 | 3000 XP, ×1, ×2 |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×1, ×1, ×2 |
Ultra Beast Protection Efforts is a set of tasks that may be unlocked from November 14, 2022 at 12 a.m. to December 31, 2022, at 10 a.m. local time for players level 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted by Rhi .
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×10 |
Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon | ×10 |
Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 1/4 | 2000 XP, ×15, ×1 |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 1500 XP |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 1500 XP |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 1500 XP |
Completing 2/4 | 2500 XP, ×1000, ×1 |
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×5 |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×20 |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | ×5 |
Completing 3/4 | 3000 XP, ×1, ×2 |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
2500 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | 5000 XP, ×2500, ×2 |
Celebrate 2019 is a set of tasks that can be unlocked starting December 14, 2019 at 9a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 19 Pokémon | 2019 XP |
Catch 19 Pokémon | 2019 XP |
Catch 19 Pokémon | 2019 XP |
Completing | ×20, ×1, ×9 |
Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 is a set of research tasks that is only accessible to players who have completed the Timed Research Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto , Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto , Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn and Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh starting June 3, 2020 1 p.m. local time. This challenge gives various Unova and Galarian form Pokémon as rewards, as well as Genesect as a final reward. Unlike other challenges, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 is not time limited and can be completed at a later date.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Make 15 Great Throws | |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×1 |
Transfer 15 Pokémon | ×30 |
Completing 1/5 | , ×500, 500 XP |
Evolve 5 Pokémon | ×5 |
Hatch 15 Eggs | |
Win 15 raids | ×10 |
Completing 2/5 | , ×500, 500 XP |
Make an Excellent Throw | ×5 |
Battle another Trainer 15 times*
| |
Power up Pokémon 15 times | ×500 |
Completing 3/5 | , ×500, 500 XP |
Give your buddy 15 treats | ×1 |
Catch a Pokémon | |
Take 15 snapshots | ×1 |
Completing 4/5 | , ×500, 500 XP |
×1 | |
×1 | |
Completing 5/5 | , ×5, |
A Mega Discovery is a set of Special Research that became available on August 27, 2020. This Special Research introduces the concept of Mega Evolution to the Trainers and allows the player to earn some amount of Beedrill Mega Energy so Mega Beedrill can be obtained.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Send 3 Gifts to friends | ×10 |
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy | ×10 |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×25 |
Completing 1/4 | , ×3, 5000 XP |
Power up Pokémon 5 times | ×20 |
Evolve 1 | ×2000 |
Defeat 3 | ×1 |
Completing 2/4 | ×100, ×1, 5000 XP |
Win a raid | ×6 |
Battle in a | ×2 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×6 |
Completing 3/4 | ×25, ×3, 5000 XP |
×1500 | |
×1500 | |
×1500 | |
Completing 4/4 | ×25, ×1500, 5000 XP |
These Special Researches are unlocked when a trainer reaches level 43, 45, 48 and 50.
Level 43 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 43.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Power up Pokémon 43 times | ×4300 |
Catch 430 Pokémon | ×3 |
Hatch 14 Eggs | 4300 XP |
Completing 1/4 | ×4300, , 4300 XP |
Battle 43 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×4300 |
Win 14 raids | ×3 |
Use 43 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon | 4300 XP |
Completing 2/4 | ×4300, ×3, 4300 XP |
Make 43 Great Curveball Throws | ×4300 |
Evolve 43 Pokémon | ×3 |
Transfer 430 Pokémon | 4300 XP |
Completing 3/4 | ×4300, ×3, 4300 XP |
×4300 | |
43000 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | ×4300, ×3, |
Level 45 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 45.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Power up Pokémon 45 times | ×4500 |
Make 450 Nice Throws | ×3 |
Spin 45 PokéStops or Gyms | 4500 XP |
Completing 1/4 | ×4500, , 4500 XP |
Battle in the GO Battle League 45 times | ×4500 |
Earn 45 Candies walking with your Buddy | ×3 |
Catch 45 different species of Pokémon | 4500 XP |
Completing 2/4 | ×4500, ×3, 4500 XP |
Make 7 Great Throw in a row | ×4500 |
Win 45 raids | ×3 |
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 7 times | 4500 XP |
Completing 3/4 | ×4500, ×3, 4500 XP |
×4500 | |
45000 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | ×3, , |
Level 48 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 48.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Power up Pokémon 48 times | ×4800 |
Make 480 Nice Throws | ×3 |
Make 4 Excellent Throws in a row | 4800 XP |
Completing 1/4 | ×4800, , 4800 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader 14 times | ×4800 |
Earn 48 Candies walking with your buddy | ×3 |
Catch 480 Pokémon | 4800 XP |
Completing 2/4 | ×4800, ×3, 4800 XP |
Catch 480 Pokémon | ×4800 |
Win 14 raids | ×3 |
Spin a PokéStop 14 days in a row | 4800 XP |
Completing 3/4 | ×4800, ×3, 4800 XP |
×4800 | |
4800 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | ×4800, , ×1 |
Level 50 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 50.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Make 500 Great Curveball Throws | ×5000 |
Visit PokéStop 15 days in a row | ×10 |
Make 5 Excellent Throws in a row | ×5000 |
Completing 1/4 | ×5000, *, ×5000 |
Hatch 50 Eggs | ×5000 |
Win 15 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | ×10 |
Catch 5000 Pokémon | ×5000 |
Completing 2/4 | ×5000, ×10, ×5000 |
Earn 50 Candies while walking with your buddy | ×5000 |
Evolve 50 Pokémon | ×10 |
Win 50 raids | ×5000 |
Completing 3/4 | ×5000, ×10, ×5000 |
×50000 | |
×50000 | |
Completing 4/4 | ×10, , |
Distracted by something shiny.
Distracted by Something Shiny is a Special Research that became available from December 14, 2020 at 8 a.m. local time until February 28, 2021 at 8 p.m. This research is a promotional tie-in for the Japanese release of Secrets of the Jungle . Unlike other Special Researches, it is given to the player by Jessie and James instead of Professor Willow. This research allows the player to catch a Shiny Celebi .
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Evolve 3 Pokémon | |
Completing 1/4 | , ×500, 1000 XP |
Play with your buddy 10 times | ×1 |
Take a snapshopt of a Pokémon | |
Give your buddy 10 treats | |
Completing 2/4 | , ×500, 1000 XP |
Defeat Jessie or James 4 times
| ×5 |
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws | |
Hatch 3 Eggs | |
Completing 3/4 | , ×500, 1000 XP |
500 XP | |
Completing 4/4 | , ×500, 1000 XP |
Search for Zarude! is a Special Research that became available on October 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. until October 10, 2021 at 8 p.m. local time. This research is a promotional tie-in for the worldwide Netflix release of Secrets of the Jungle .
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon | ×1 |
Catch 7 Pokémon | |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×15 |
Completing 1/5 | ×250, ×10, |
Make 5 Great Throws in a row | ×5 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 2/5 | ×250, ×10, |
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Catch 30 - or Pokémon | |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 3/5 | ×500, ×10, |
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts | |
Catch 15 Pokémon with Weather Boost | |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 4/5 | ×500, ×1, |
1000 XP | |
1000 XP | |
1000 XP | |
Completing 5/5 | , ×10, ×1000 |
Season of Legends is a Special Research that became available on March 09, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch Pokémon | ×10 |
Make 5 Great Throws | ×10 |
Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 1/5 | ×500, 1500 XP, |
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of | ×10 |
Completing 2/5 | ×500, 2000 XP, |
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×5 |
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of | ×10 |
Completing 3/5 | ×500, 2000 XP, |
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of | ×10 |
Completing 4/5 | ×500, 2000 XP, |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
2000 XP | |
Completing 5/5 | 5000 XP, ×1, |
BIDOOF is a Special Research that became available on July 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time during Bidoof Day. This Special Research was the first one to contain optional choice paths.
Task | Rewards | |
---|---|---|
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ||
Catch 6 Pokémon | ×3 | |
Catch 3 | ||
Completing 1/4 | , 399 XP, ×399 | |
Catch 1 Pokémon | ||
Take a snapshot of | ×3 | ×5 |
Catch 5 | ||
Completing 2/4 | , 399 XP, ×399 | , 399 XP, ×399 |
Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×10 | ×10 |
Take a snapshot of | ||
Catch 10 | ×5 | ×3 |
Completing 3/4 | , 399 XP, ×399 | , 399 XP, ×399 |
Catch 5 | ||
Catch 10 | ||
Catch 15 | ||
Completing 4/4 | , 3990 XP, |
Voltorb from the Hisui Region?! is a Special Research that became available on January 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. local time. This research introduced Hisuian Voltorb to the game.
Task | Rewards | |
---|---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | ||
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ||
Give your buddy 3 treats | ||
Completing 1/2 | , ×3, ×3 | |
Catch 20 Pokémon | ||
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ||
Make 10 Curveball Throws | ||
Completing 2/2 | , ×9, ×9 |
These Special Researches became available during the Season of Alola and need to be completed to access the end of season reward.
A Melemele Adventure is a Special Research that became available on March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time. This research inaugurates the Season of Alola.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each | ×10 |
Catch 5 Pokémon | |
Completing 1/4 | ×10, 500 XP, ×500 |
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon | ×5 |
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×10 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/4 | ×1, 500 XP, ×500 |
Catch 6 Pokémon | |
Catch 3 different species of Pokémon | |
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
Completing 3/4 | ×1, 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Send 5 Gifts to friends | ×10 |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×7 |
Win a raid | |
Completing 4/4 | ×15, 8000 XP, ×3000 |
An Akala Adventure is a Special Research that became available on March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Complete 3 Field Research tasks | |
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 1/4 | , 500 XP, ×500 |
Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Catch 2 Pokémon | |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | |
Completing 2/4 | ×1, 500 XP, ×500 |
Power up Pokémon 5 times | ×7 |
Walk 2 km | ×10 |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×10 |
Completing 3/4 | ×1, 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Send 5 Gifts to friends | ×10 |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×7 |
Win a raid | |
Completing 4/4 | ×15, 8000 XP, ×3000 |
An Ula'ula Adventure is a Special Research that became available on April 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Complete 3 Field Research tasks | ×5 |
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy | ×3 |
Completing 1/4 | , 500 XP, ×500 |
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon | |
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost | |
Completing 2/4 | ×1, 500 XP, ×500 |
Walk 2 km | |
Complete 5 Field Research tasks | ×10 |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Completing 3/4 | ×1, 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Send 5 Gifts to friends | ×10 |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×7 |
Win a raid | |
Completing 4/4 | ×15, 8000 XP, ×3000 |
A Poni Adventure is a Special Research that became available on May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×10 |
Power up Pokémon 5 times | ×5 |
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×3 |
Completing 1/4 | , 500 XP, ×500 |
Catch 3 Pokémon | |
Take a snapshot of a Pokémon | |
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
Completing 2/4 | ×1, 500 XP, ×500 |
Walk 2 km | |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×10 |
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
Completing 3/4 | ×1, 1000 XP, ×1000 |
Send 5 Gifts to friends | ×10 |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×7 |
Win a raid | |
Completing 4/4 | ×15, 8000 XP, ×3000 |
Alola to Alola is a Special Research with branching paths that became available on May 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time for players who completed A Melemele Adventure , An Akala Adventure , An Ula'ula Adventure , and A Poni Adventure during the Season of Alola. Players who did not get this reasearch for free, can purchase it in the in game shop before June 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Players who got this research for free can also purchase a second copy of it but they will not receive an additional copy of the reward hat should they opt for the same research path in both copies of the Special Research.
Task | Rewards | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catch 1 Pokémon | ||||||||
Catch 4 Pokémon | ||||||||
Catch 7 Pokémon | ||||||||
Completing 1/4 | 1000 XP, ×500, ×15 | |||||||
Choose a Path | Melemele Island | Akala Island | Ula'ula Island | Poni Island | ||||
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×5 | |||||||
Make 3 Nice Throws | ×15 | |||||||
Send 5 Gifts to friends | ×1 | Walk 2 km | ×1 | Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | ×1 | Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×1 | |
Completing 3/4 | 1500 XP, ×1500, ×3 | |||||||
Send 15 Gifts to friends | ×1 | Walk 7 km | ×1 | Catch 30 Pokémon | ×1 | Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times | ×1 | |
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×15 | Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | ×15 | Make 10 Curveball Throws | ×15 | Defeat 4 Team GO Rocket Grunts | ×15 | |
Trade Pokémon 3 times | ×1 | Complete 3 Field Research Tasks | ×1 | Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×1 | Power up Pokémon 10 times | ×1 | |
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy | ×1 | Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon | ×3 | Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | ×3 | Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader | ×3 | |
Make a new friend | ×1 | Hatch 3 Eggs | ×1 | Catch 15 different species of Pokémon | ×1 | Win 3 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | ×1 | |
Completing 4/4 | , ×4, | , ×2, | , ×4, | , ×3, |
April Fool' 2-Oh?-22 is a Special Research that became available on April 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×25 |
Catch 5 Pokémon | ×5 |
Make 5 nice throws | ×5 |
Completing 1/3 | ×1000, ×15, ×5 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | ×15 |
Catch 3 of the Transform Pokémon | ×5 |
Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 2/3 | 1500 XP, ×15, ×1 |
×10 | |
×5 | |
3500 XP | |
Completing 3/3 | ×3000, ×15, |
A Mega Moment is a Special Research that became available on April 29, 2022. This Special Research introduces the new Mega Evolution mechanic and gives some Mega Energy to the trainer for the Kanto first partner Pokémon of his choice.
Task | Rewards | ||
---|---|---|---|
Catch 3 Pokémon | |||
Catch 3 Pokémon | |||
Catch 3 Pokémon | |||
Completing 1/4 | 500 XP, ×200, ×10 | ||
Catch 5 Pokémon | ×10 | ||
Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon | ×10 | ||
Power up Pokémon 5 times | ×10 | ||
Completing 2/4 | ×200, ×1, | ×200, ×1, | ×200, ×1, |
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy | ×50 | ×50 | ×50 |
Power up Pokémon 10 times | ×50 | ×50 | ×50 |
Mega Evolve a Venusaur* | ×1 | ||
Completing 3/4 | 1000 XP, ×600, ×100 | 1000 XP, ×600, ×100 | 1000 XP, ×600, ×100 |
Win a raid | ×6 | ||
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt | ×2 | ||
Take a snapshot of your buddy | ×6 | ||
Completing 4/4 | 2000 XP, ×1500, ×100 | 2000 XP, ×1500, ×100 | 2000 XP, ×1500, ×100 |
A Mysterious Incense Part 1 is a Special Research that became available on July 25, 2022. This Special Research introduces the Daily Adventure Incense to the player. This research is hosted by Rhi .
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
×1 | |
Completing | 1000 XP |
A Mysterious Incense Part 2 is a Special Research that became available on July 25, 2022. This Special Research continues to elaborate on the Daily Adventure Incense usage. This research in unlocked after finishing " A Mysterious Incense Part 1 " and is again hosted by Rhi .
Task | Rewards | ||
---|---|---|---|
Use 1 Daily Adventure Incense | 1000 XP | ||
Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 10 Pokémon | 1000 XP | ||
Walk 1 km | 1000 XP | ||
Completing 1/2 | ×25, , ×500 | ||
Use 6 Daily Adventure Incense | 1000 XP | ||
Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 100 Pokémon | 1000 XP | ||
Walk 10 km | 1000 XP | ||
Completing 2/2 | 2500 XP, , ×2500 |
A Cosmic Companion is a limited-time Special Research that became available from September 1, 2022 to December 1, 2022. This Special Research inaugurates the Season of Light and introduces the Legendary Pokémon Cosmog . It is split into three parts, which is progressively unlocked during the Season of Light. This research is hosted by Professor Willow and Rhi .
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×5 |
Make 10 Curveball Throws | |
Catch 15 Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 1/10 | , 1000 XP, ×500 |
Give your 3 treats | |
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy | |
Catch 15 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/10 | ×1, 2000 XP, ×500 |
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy | |
Send 10 Gifts to friends | |
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | ×25 |
Completing 3/10 | ×5, 3000 XP, ×100 |
*
| 789 XP |
Completing 4/10 | ×25, 3000 XP, ×1000 |
Complete 5 Field Research tasks | |
Power up Pokémon 10 times | |
Evolve a | ×1000 |
Completing 5/10 | ×25, 1000 XP, ×750 |
Complete 10 Field Research tasks | |
Power up Pokémon 10 times | |
Walk 5 km | |
Completing 6/10 | ×25, 2000 XP, ×750 |
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy | |
Hatch an Egg | |
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | ×25 |
Completing 7/10 | ×10, 3000 XP, ×1500 |
*
| 789 XP |
Completing 8/10 | ×50, 3000 XP, ×1500 |
Evolve a | |
Completing 9/10 | , 2000 XP, ×500 |
Evolve 3 Pokémon | ×12 |
Walk 5 km | |
Make 15 Great Throws | ×10 |
Completing 10/10 | , 4000XP, ×1000 |
Ticketed Special Research tasks are available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game shop . Story events for those research tasks occur on event days such as raid days with specific bosses or community days. The ticket disappears from the player's Bag once the event ends. Players who do not complete the Special Research during the event can still do so later as the research may be altered with alternate tasks less reliant on event encounters.
These are sets of Special Research that are exclusive to certain real-world events .
Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2018 held at Chicago, Illinois on July 14 and 15, 2018.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Spin 15 or | 500 XP |
Earn 1 walking with your | 500 XP |
Catch 15 Pokémon | 500 XP |
Completing 1/5 | ×1000, ×3, ×50 |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Catch 10 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/5 | ×2000, ×3, ×20 |
Catch 7 Pokémon * | 1500 XP |
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms | 1500 XP |
Hatch 3 | 1500 XP |
Completing 3/5 | , ×10, ×3000 |
Catch 5 | 2000 XP |
Catch 5 | 2000 XP |
Completing 4/5 | ×4000, ×10, ×20 |
2018 XP | |
2018 XP | |
2018 XP | |
Completing 5/5 | ×5000, ×3, ×3 |
Special Research was available to players at the Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA event held from August 29 to September 2, 2018.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Spin 3 or | ×3 |
Catch 10 | |
Catch 10 | |
Catch 10 | |
Hatch 3 Eggs | 3000 XP |
Completing 1/2 | ×10, ×20, ×10 |
2018 XP | |
2018 XP | |
2018 XP | |
Completing 2/2 | ×100000 |
Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Chicago held at Chicago, Illinois from June 14 to 16, 2019.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Spin 7 or | ×25 |
Make 3 new friends | ×10 |
Send 3 to | ×1 |
Completing 1/5 | ×25, ×15, ×15 |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Completing 2/5 | ×3, ×5, ×5 |
Catch 3 * | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Completing 3/5 | ×5000, ×5, ×1 |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
Completing 4/5 | |
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away * | ×3 |
Hatch 5 | ×3 |
Take 3 snapshots of | ×1 |
Completing 5/5 | ×20, ×5, ×5000 |
Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Dortmund held at Dortmund, Germany from July 4 to 7, 2019.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Spin 7 or | ×25 |
Make 3 new friends | ×10 |
Send 3 to Friends | ×1 |
Completing 1/5 | ×25, ×15, ×15 |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Completing 2/5 | ×3, ×5, ×5 |
Catch 3 * | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in its GO Fest habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Completing 3/5 | ×5000, ×5, ×1 |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
Completing 4/5 | |
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away * | ×3 |
Hatch 5 | ×3 |
Take 3 snapshots of | ×1 |
Completing 5/5 | ×20, ×5, ×5000 |
Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Yokohama held at Yokohama, Japan from August 6 to 12, 2019.
Task | Rewards |
---|---|
Spin 7 or | ×25 |
Make 3 new friends | ×10 |
Send 3 to Friends | ×1 |
Completing 1/5 | ×25, ×15, ×15 |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 8 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 3 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
Catch 3 different species of Pokémon | |
Completing 2/5 | ×3, ×5, ×5 |
Catch 3 * | ×1 |
Take a snapshot of in the Snowy Habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in the Ocean Habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in the Ocean Habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in the Cloudy Sky Habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Take a snapshot of in the Cloudy Sky Habitat Pokémon* | ×5000 |
Completing 3/5 | ×5000, ×1, ×5 |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
2019 XP | |
Completing 4/5 | |
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away * | ×3 |
Hatch 5 | ×3 |
Take 3 snapshots of | ×1 |
Completing 5/5 | ×20, ×5, ×500 |
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone St Louis 2020. This event was supposed to be held in St Louis, Missouri, USA on March 27–29, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on March 27–29, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Teddiursa . The steps of the research were modified to prevent trainers from going outside or interacting with other players. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in St Louis, Missouri, USA on November 12–14, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on November 12–14, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday March 27, 2020 would translate to Friday November 12, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time).
Task | Rewards |
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Evolve 3 Pokémon | ×100 |
Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×1 |
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 1/2 | ×1, ×1, ×10 |
Take a Snapshot of your buddy | ×1 |
Give your buddy 3 treats | ×100 |
Play with your buddy 3 times | ×1 |
Completing 2/2 | ×1, , ×20000 |
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Liverpool 2020. This event was supposed to be held in Liverpool, UK on April 17–19, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on April 17–19, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Chinchou . The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research Safari Zone St. Louis 2020 with slightly altered rewards and task order. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in Liverpool, UK on October 15–17, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on October 15–17, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday April 17, 2020 would translate to Friday October 15, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time).
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Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×1 |
Evolve 3 Pokémon | ×100 |
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 1/2 | ×1, ×1, ×10 |
Take a Snapshot of your buddy | ×1 |
Give your buddy 3 treats | ×100 |
Play with your buddy 3 times | ×1 |
Completing 2/2 | ×1, , ×30000 |
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020. This event was supposed to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 8–10, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on May 8–10, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Voltorb . The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research Safari Zone St. Louis 2020 with slightly altered rewards and task order. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on October 29–31, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on October 29–31, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday May 8, 2020 would translate to Friday October 29, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time).
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Transfer 10 Pokémon | ×1 |
Evolve 3 Pokémon | ×100 |
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon | ×5 |
Completing 1/2 | ×1, , ×1 |
Take a Snapshot of your buddy | ×1 |
Give your buddy 3 treats | ×100 |
Play with your buddy 3 times | ×1 |
Completing 2/2 | ×1, , ×30000 |
City Spotlight 2020 is a Special Research that was available to players who purchased ticket to City Spotlight events held in Auckland, New Zealand or Busan, South Korea or Tainan, Taiwan on November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. A fourth City Spotlight event was supposed to be held in Kyoto, Japan on the same date and time but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
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Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms | ×1 |
Hatch 3 Eggs | ×1 |
Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy | |
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy | ×1 |
Send 3 Gits to friends | 2000 XP |
Completing | ×3, ×2000, ×1 |
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Seville 2022. This event was held in Seville, Spain on May 13–15, 2022. This Special Research was initially mislabelled Safari Zone Seville 2020 .
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin. This event was held at Britzer Garten, Berlin, Germany on July 1–3, 2022.
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Take 3 Snapshots of Pokémon | ×2 |
Walk 1 km | ×2022 |
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms | 2022 XP |
Completing 1/7 | ×1, ×22, ×2 |
Catch 5 Pokémon | |
Catch 5 Pokémon | |
Catch 5 Pokémon | |
Catch 5 Pokémon | |
Completing 2/7 | ×22, ×2, ×22 |
Power up Pokémon 3 times | ×22 |
Completing 3/7 | ×22, , ×22 |
Take a snapshot of in the Windy Coast Habitat | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in the Molten Rock Habitat | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in the Living Meadow Habitat | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in the Electric Garden Habitat | ×2022 |
Completing 4/7 | ×2, ×2, ×22 |
Hatch an Egg | ×2 |
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy | 2022 XP |
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks | ×2 |
Completing 5/7 | ×22, , ×22 |
Catch 22 Pokémon | 2022 XP |
Completing 6/7 | ×2, , ×2 |
Send 10 gifts to friends | ×1 |
Spin 3 PokéStops you haven't visited before | 2022 XP |
Win a Raid | ×2022 |
Completing 7/7 | ×2, ×25, ×2 |
Those Special Researches were available to players who purchased ticket to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle and Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo events. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle event was held at Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, USA on July 22–24, 2022. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo event was held at Nakajima Park, Sapporo, Japan on August 5–7, 2022. Unlike Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin, those 2 events had separate experience and schedule for morning and afternoon sessions and players could decide if they would start playing in the park in the morning or in the afternoon when purchasing their participation ticket.
Task | Rewards |
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Take 3 snapshots of your Pokémon | ×2 |
Explore 1 km | ×2022 |
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms | 2022 XP |
Completing 1/5 | ×2, ×22, ×2 |
Catch 5 Pokémon* | * |
Catch 5 Pokémon |
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Catch 5 Pokémon* | * |
Catch 5 Pokémon* | * |
Completing 2/5 | ×22, ×2, ×22 |
Take a snapshot of in the Dreamy Mindscape habitat | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in The Oasis habitat* | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in the Cloud Sanctuary habitat* | ×2022 |
Take a snapshot of in the Electric Garden habitat* | ×2022 |
Completing 3/5 | ×22, , ×22 |
Catch 22 Pokémon | 2022 XP |
Completing 4/5 | ×2, ×2, |
Send 10 gifts to friends | ×22 |
Walk 3 km | 2022 XP |
Win a Raid | ×2022 |
Completing 5/5 | ×1, ×25, ×2 |
Task | Rewards |
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Give 3 treats to your buddy | ×2 |
Earn 3 hears with your buddy | ×2 |
Use an Incense | ×22 |
Completing 1/5 | ×22, ×2, ×2 |
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 2022 XP |
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks | ×2022 |
Earn a candy walking with your buddy |
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Completing 2/5 | ×2, ×2, ×2 |
Hatch 2 Eggs | ×2 |
Battle in 2 raids | 2022 XP |
Earn 10,000 XP | ×2 |
Completing 3/5 | ×22, , ×2 |
Power up Pokémon 3 times | ×2 |
Completing 4/5 | ×22, , ×22* |
Spin 3 PokéStops you have not visited before | ×2 |
Hatch 3 Eggs | ×2022 |
Send 10 Gifts to friends | ×2 |
Completing 5/5 | 2022 XP, ×22, ×1* |
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Goyang 2022. This event was held in Goyang, South Korean on September 23 - 15, 2022.
Professor's research.
This Special Research becomes available when the player registers a 16 digit code found on Professor Willow's TCG card from July 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m. UTC to August 1, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. UTC.
Task | Rewards |
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Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | ×10 |
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×10 |
Make 10 Great Throws | ×10 |
Completing 1/6 | ×500, 500 XP, |
Catch 20 Pokémon | |
Evolve 10 Pokémon | |
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon | ×1 |
Completing 2/6 | ×500, 500 XP, |
Hatch 5 Eggs | ×1 |
Tade a Pokémon | |
Send 5 Gifts to Friends | |
Completing 3/6 | ×1000, 1000 XP, |
Battle another Trainer 5 times | ×3 |
Win 5 Raids | |
Mega Evolve 3 Pokémon | |
Completing 4/6 | ×1000, 1000 XP, |
Give your buddy 3 treats | ×1 |
Earn a heart with your buddy | |
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy | |
Completing 5/6 | ×5000, 5000 XP, |
5000 XP | |
5000 XP | |
5000 XP | |
Completing 6/6 | ×10, ×10, ×10 |
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Pokémon Go Shaymin ‘Grass and Gratitude’ Special Research and rewardsHow to get Shaymin in Pokémon Go by Julia Lee As part of Sustainability Week 2023 , Niantic has added a new Special Research to Pokémon Go : “ Grass and Gratitude ,” which rewards Land Forme Shaymin . As you complete the set of Special Research, you’ll actually be able to catch Shaymin as a reward for the sixth step. The seventh step, as usual, will auto-complete, just handing you some bonus rewards. This research set became available to all players on April 20, and it has no time limit on when you have to complete it, so take your time unlocking the cute little hedgehog buddy. Some players may already have Shaymin from a previous paid research ticket. Even if you paid for and completed this ticket, you will be able to get another Shaymin. Below, we’ve listed out the seven steps for “Grass and Gratitude.” Grass and Gratitude step 1 of 7
Rewards : 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, 1 Mysterious Component Grass and Gratitude step 2 of 7
Rewards : 1,500 XP, 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rocket Radar Grass and Gratitude step 3 of 7
Rewards : 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, 1 Premium Battle Pass Grass and Gratitude step 4 of 7
Rewards : 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, 2 Golden Razz Berries Grass and Gratitude step 5 of 7
Rewards : 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 2 Silver Pinap Berries Grass and Gratitude step 6 of 7
Rewards : 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, Shaymin encounter Grass and Gratitude step 7 of 7
Rewards : 25 Shaymin Candy, 1 Incense, 22 Ultra Balls Most Popular
Patch NotesThe best of Polygon in your inbox, every Friday. This is the title for the native adMore in Pokémon Go guideThe Latest ⚡️GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Pokemon Go September 2024 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And MoreHere are all the biggest events happening in Pokemon Go this month. By Kevin Knezevic on September 2, 2024 at 1:03PM PDT Pokemon Go 's new Max Out season has begun, and the mobile game is kicking things off in a big way this month. Throughout September, Pokemon Go will host a variety of events and activities featuring new Galar Pokemon, including a Falinks Raid Day and brand-new raid battles against gigantic Dynamax Pokemon . On top of that, players have new Spotlight Hours to look forward to this month, as well as a Community Day featuring both regular Ponyta and its Galarian variant. Here are all the biggest events happening in Pokemon Go in September. Max BattlesFive-star raids, shadow raids, september spotlights, wild encounters, hatching from eggs, falinks raid day, ponyta community day, psychic spectacular, oranguru and passimian research day, legendary heroes, raid schedule. Pokemon Go is refreshing its raid rotation once again this month. Over the next few weeks, players will have another chance to encounter the legendary Pokemon Kyogre, Groudon, and Zacian in five-star raids, while Mega Absol, Mega Houndoom, and Mega Gardevoir will return to Mega raids throughout September. On top of that, the game is introducing a new type of raid: Max Battles. These cooperative challenges will pit players against a giant Dynamax Pokemon. The first batch of Max Battles will feature the Kanto starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, as well as the Galar Pokemon Skwovet and Wooloo. You can see September's full raid schedule below: September 10-October 1
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Spotlight HoursPokemon Go's weekly Spotlight Hour events return in September with new featured Pokemon and bonuses. Every Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM local time , players will have more chances to encounter a particular Pokemon and earn an extra bonus, such as extra XP or Stardust for catching or evolving Pokemon. You can see September's full Spotlight Hour schedule below: September 3
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Pokemon Go is kicking September off with a Go All Out event from September 3-10 . Throughout the event, a variety of Galar Pokemon including Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, and Dreepy will be appearing in the wild and hatching from eggs, making this your first chance to add these monsters to your collection. In addition to the wild Pokemon encounters, new event-themed Research Tasks and Collection Challenges will be available during the event. Completing these missions will net you various rewards, including additional chances to catch some Galar Pokemon. A few other bonuses will also be available throughout the event, including double XP for catching and evolving Pokemon.
Galar's Dynamax phenomenon is coming to Pokemon Go as part of the Go Big event , which runs from September 10-15 . Throughout the event, players will have a chance to participate in Max Battles, a new type of raid against Dynamax Pokemon. The initial batch of Max Battle bosses include Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Skwovet, and Wooloo. Any Pokemon you catch from these raids will be able to Dynamax when used in other Max Battles. In addition to the raids, Pokemon Go is rolling out a new season-long Special Research story beginning September 3. As part of the Special Research, you'll be able to earn Max Particles and a Dynamax Band item for your avatar. The Galar Pokemon Falinks is starring as part of a special Falinks Raid Day on September 8 . From 2-5 PM local time, the fighting-type Pokemon will be appearing in raid battles more frequently, and you'll have an increased chance of encountering a shiny Falinks in these raids. On top of that, you'll be able to receive up to five free raid passes when you spin the Photo Disc at a gym. This month's Community Day is set for September 14 and will feature both Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta . Throughout the event, both variants will appear in the wild more frequently than usual, and each will be able to learn an exclusive attack--Wild Charge--upon evolving into Rapidash. On top of that, you'll earn double candy and triple Stardust for catching Pokemon during the event, and any Lure Modules and Incense you use will last for three hours rather than their usual durations. There will also be bonus four-star raids featuring both types of Ponyta following the event. Pokemon Go's annual psychic Pokemon event, the Psychic Spectacular, returns September 18-22 . Few details have been announced thus far, but players can expect a variety of new and returning psychic Pokemon to appear throughout the event. Pokemon Go is capping off this month's Psychic Spectacular with a special Research Day event featuring Oranguru and Passimian, two new Pokemon from the Galar region. The event takes place September 22 from 2-5 PM local time . Additional details will be announced closer to the event. Pokemon Go is closing out September with a new event dubbed Legendary Heroes. Little else has been revealed thus far, but the event will take place from September 26-October 1 . Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email [email protected]
Join the conversationUse your keyboard! Log in to comment GO Big with Dynamax Pokémon in new Max Battles!GO out, GO big, and GO wild with a new Season in Pokémon GO, where Dynamax Pokémon debut in Max Battles! Stay tuned for the latest findings on the Dynamax phenomenon! Tuesday, September 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time Dynamax Debuts!The following Pokémon will make their Pokémon GO Dynamax debuts in one-star Max Battles! Bulbasaur* Charmander* Squirtle* Skwovet* Wooloo* Pokémon caught from Max Battle encounters, as well as their Evolutions, can be Dynamaxed during Max Battles. Max Out Special ResearchAnother part of the Seasonal Special Research story will be available to all Trainers beginning at the start of the event. Trainers can complete tasks focused on Max Battles to earn Max Particles, a new avatar item, and more! You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time. Dynamax Band Event Bonuses2× XP for winning a Max Battle 2× XP for spinning PokéStops Field Research Task EncountersEvent-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks! PokéStop ShowcasesBe on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon! Pokémon GO Web Store - Max Particle PackAn exclusive Max Particle Pack Bundle will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) starting September 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. PDT! The Max Particle Pack Bundle will feature six Max Particle Packs, for a total of 4,800 Max Particles for all your Dynamax needs! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. —The Pokémon GO team
Pokémon Go Let’s Go 2023: all Special and Field Research tasks
Check out every task and reward available in the Let’s Go event The Let’s Go event in Pokémon Go has arrived, bringing some exciting bonuses and changes with it, among which is a refreshed list of Ditto disguises . You’ll find the Transform Pokémon in the wild more often during the event, which you should definitely take advantage of to complete any active research requiring you to catch this sneaky fellow. Speaking of research, Let’s Go has exclusive Field Research tasks in store and marks the start of a new seasonal Special Research story. Once you claim the Special Research by logging in until June 1, 2023, you can complete it whenever you want. Let’s Go offers a Collection Challenge as well, giving you lots of things to do and lots of rewards to earn. We’re listing all Pokémon Go Let’s Go tasks and rewards for you here. Pokémon Go Let’s Go: all Special Research tasksAs far as seasonal Special Research stories go, this one is very easy to start with – it comprises just four steps for now. However, it seems like two additional steps will be released as the season progresses. Step 1 of 6
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We’ll keep you posted on the remaining steps once they are available. As usual, Pokémon marked with (s) may be encountered in their Shiny version with some luck. Pokémon Go Let’s Go: all Field Research tasksYou can claim these exclusive Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops during the Let’s Go event. Here are all the quests and their rewards:
Pokémon Go Let’s Go: Collection ChallengeThis Collection Challenge remains active until the event ends on March 29, 2023. Here are the Pokémon you’ll need to catch:
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Pokémon GO A Paldean Adventure Special Research Tasks and RewardsAdventures Abound Season Long Special Research featuring Paldean Starter Pokémon, and unraveling the mystery of Paldean Pokémon coming to the world of Pokémon GO! Full tasks and rewards inside. Aside from being an event with the same name – A Paldean Adventure Special Research is a season-long Special Research that introduces the Paldea region to the world of Pokémon GO. A Paldean Adventure is part of the new Adventures Abound season in Pokémon GO, which starts on September 1, 2023. A new Special Research story with branching paths is available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound, you’ll be able to adventure together and bond with your chosen partner Pokémon. You can claim this Special Research at no cost during the event times below.
A Paldean Adventure Special ResearchA paldean adventure – stage 1/5. A Paldean Adventure Special Research requires you to pick a branch after Stage 1, allowing you to choose your Generation 9 starter. Trainers can pick between Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Each branch results in 5 stages of adventure, with fairly similar rewards. First, let’s complete a simple task and make our choice…
Adventure with SprigatitoAdventure with sprigatito – stage 2/5.
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Adventure with FuecocoAdventure with fuecoco – stage 2/5.
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Adventure with QuaxlyAdventure with quaxly – stage 2/5.
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Pokemon GO Timed Research for Special Background issue compensation is livePokemon GO Timed Research compensation for the Special Background issue is now available to affected trainers until December 31, 2025 . The error took place on GO Fest 2024: Global Day 1, impacting many players and their chances of getting an Ultra Beast or a Necrozma with a unique background on the Pokemon card available during the event. Earlier this month, Niantic confirmed the issue and stated that they had completed an investigation into it. They added that they will provide "Timed research that awards encounters with Ultra Beasts and Necrozma with guaranteed Special Backgrounds at a future date." Pokemon GO Ultra Beast and Necrozma Special Background Timed Research are now availableCheck out the dates for upcoming season's Pokemon GO Community Day Trainers who participated in Remote Raids during Day 1 of GO Fest 2024: Global were affected by this error, where they couldn't get Ultra Beasts and Necrozma with Special Backgrounds. In compensation, Niantic has provided Timed Research questlines to impacted players. There are no tasks to be completed. Instead, trainers can simply claim encounters for specific Pokemon and 2024 XP. The August 2 official communication mentioned two further points:
Furthermore, the encounter from these compensation Timed Research has unlimited Beast Balls and no option to use Berries . The impacted Pocket Monsters for this compensation are:
There's a chance that these encounters can be shiny too. Niantic has finally announced Pokemon GO's next Season, Max Out , teasing Galarian Starter debuts and the introduction of the Dynamax mechanic in-game.
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This is a list of all Special Research campaigns in Pokémon GO. Once a Trainer unlocks any of the Special Research campaigns, they keep that Special Research forever until they complete it. Visit the following articles for information about tasks and rewards. Story Research A Mythical Discovery - Mew, unlocks at Level 15 A Ripple in Time - Celebi, unlocks upon completing Part 6 of A Mythical ...
A complete guide to Pokémon GO's currently available Field Research tasks, rewards, and encounters. Includes Pokémon encounters, Mega Energy rewards, and Research Breakthrough available during the Pokémon GO Max Out Season: 📅 Starts September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time 📅 Ends December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time Seasonal Research Tasks and Rewards
To put it simply, Special Research is a series of tasks that require players to go through a fixed list of actions and activities as they are playing Pokemon GO. Tasks that players will need to ...
Players will need to be at least level 5 to enter the Mythical Encounter quest. Below are listed the 16 possible Field Research tasks (some remain unfortunately unclear) and it seems that the same type of quests appears in the Special research section: Catch a Pokémon; Spin a Pokéstop; Hatch an egg; Walk buddy and get a buddy candy;
Special Research is a story mode featuring the story of Professor Willow and the task to find rare Mythical Pokémon. This is accessed when Professor Willow has an icon notification at the bottom right of the screen indicating he has a task for you. There are 8 different elements of the story, each with various tasks to complete, all of which ...
As part of the "Blaze New Trails" event in Pokémon Go, a new set of Special Research Tasks that promote routes and reward Zygarde has been added to the game. Zygarde has a special feature ...
A Mythical Discovery is a Special Research quest chain that leads to the discovery of Mew in Pokémon GO. The quest has eight stages with multiple interactions with Professor Willow along the way. This page lists all of the Mew Special Research tasks and rewards and answers one important question: how to get Mew in Pokémon GO.Spoilers ahead.
Research Tasks are divided into four categories: Field Research - Single-objective goals such as spinning PokeStops and catching Pokemon that reward items and one "stamp" (1 per day). These are the tasks outlined above. Special Research - Story based multi-objective goals such as catching and transferring Pokemon that have unknown rewards.
Pokémon GO's Popplio Community Day has arrived, bringing with it the opportunity to catch plenty of the Alola region's Water-type starter Pokémon and potentially encounter a rare Shiny variant.As with every Community Day event, there's also a ticketed Special Research story called "A Dazzling Display" that you can take part in, with loads of rewards on offer for completing each set of tasks.
Pokémon Go August Research tasks and rewards: Catching Pokémon related Field Research tasks. Catch 5 Pokémon reward - Bidoof, Patrat or Bunnelby. Catch 7 Pokémon reward - Magikarp, Stufful or ...
5000 XP. Stardust * 3500. Silver Pinap Berry * 2. Claim Reward. 2500 XP. Claim Reward. 2500 XP. - Special Research in Pokémon GO. Detailing all tasks and rewards.
Let's Go step 5 of 6. Rewards: 3,000 Stardust, 3,000 XP. Remember, you have until the end of the season (up until 10 a.m. local time on June 1) to start the above quest. And with a Master Ball ...
Task 2/19. This is a branching choice that has you pick either Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Whichever you choose, you'll get that Pokémon with a unique background card and different research ...
Pokemon Go has held tons of events throughout 2021 and it is only March. One of the biggest events the game held was its premium Kanto Tour event. For those who were able to participate, they paid for a ticket and received a Special Research Task that allows them to collect a Shiny Mew as their final reward. The thing is the second tier of this ...
To catch Mew in Pokémon Go, you'll need to complete a special set of quests called "A Mythical Discovery." Our guide lists out the steps and rewards for these Special Research Tasks.
There are three types of Research Quests - Field Research, Timed Research and Special Research. Unlike Field Research tasks, which offer a selection of tasks that can be completed whenever the ...
Timeless Travels is a new season-long Special Research story is available to Trainers during the Season of Timeless Travels.Travel on a Season-long research expedition with Professor Willow, and uncover the legends of the Hisui region. This Timeless Travels Season-long Special Research is available from Friday, December 1, at 10:00 AM Local Time until Friday, March 1, 2024, 10:00 AM local time.
Research is a feature in Pokémon GO that gives Trainers the opportunity to help Professor Willow with his Pokémon Research. Completing a Research Task will unlock rewards. The more challenging a task, the greater the reward will be. There are two types of Research you can contribute to: Field Research and Special Research.
Once Special Research tasks become available in Pokemon Go, when you open the app, you should see an icon with Professor Willow in the bottom right-hand corner. Select this icon to speak with ...
For August 2024, Trainers can earn an encounter with Hisuian Growlithe, Larvitar, Audino, Axew, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o as a Research Breakthrough. These are quite rare creatures in Pokemon Go, so ...
Special Research (Japanese: スペシャルリサーチ Special Research) are tasks in Pokémon GO.Usually, they are assigned by Professor Willow.However, in multiple cases Rhi of the GO Ultra Recon Squad has taken Willow's stead. In some special storylines, a leader of Team GO Rocket, Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra, have given tasks to the player.Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks have ...
Here are all Pokémon Go Rogue of the Jungle Special Research tasks: Step 1 of 5. Catch 25 Grass-type Pokémon: Seedot; Complete 5 Field Research tasks: Silver Sanana Berry x2; Evolve 3 Grass-type ...
A free Pokémon Go Special Research set that features Shaymin has been added to the game. ... Complete 4 Field Research Tasks (3 Pinap Berries) ... The 5 best Korean dramas to watch on Netflix ...
Check out all Pokémon Go Tour 2024 Global Research tasks to catch Sinnoh Legendaries and defeat Giovanni. Choose a starter in the Special Research and defeat Giovanni.
Team Go Rocket is once again loose in Pokémon Go and has taken command of the ongoing Adventure Week 2024. Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra have all refreshed their Pokémon teams and need to be defeated ...
Pokemon Go is capping off this month's Psychic Spectacular with a special Research Day event featuring Oranguru and Passimian, two new Pokemon from the Galar region. The event takes place ...
The following Pokémon will make their Pokémon GO Dynamax debuts in one-star Max Battles! ... You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time. ... 2× XP for spinning PokéStops. Field Research Task Encounters. Event-themed Field Research tasks will ...
We're listing all Pokémon Go Let's Go tasks and rewards for you here. Pokémon Go Let's Go: all Special Research tasks. As far as seasonal Special Research stories go, this one is very easy ...
A Paldean Adventure Special Research requires you to pick a branch after Stage 1, allowing you to choose your Generation 9 starter. Trainers can pick between Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Each branch results in 5 stages of adventure, with fairly similar rewards. First, let's complete a simple task and make our choice….
In compensation, Niantic has provided Timed Research questlines to impacted players. There are no tasks to be completed. Instead, trainers can simply claim encounters for specific Pokemon and 2024 XP.