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Special Research List

Special Research Lines come in two main flavors: Unlimited and Limited. Unlimited lines unlock at specific points in the game, and  are available to complete at the player's leisure. Limited lines have specific requirements to unlock such as playing during a specific time period, and may or may not have a time-limit. 

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Research System Breakdown

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
  • Paid Research  - Similar to Special Research, but a ticket must be purchased in order to actually enjoy these Research lines. These are frequently tied to events or seasons.
  • Research Breakthrough - Rewards based on collecting stamps that reward Stardust, items, and a Pokemon encounter. 

Task Mechanics

A trainer can hold up to 3 tasks at a time, 4 including an AR task. Also, trainers can trash a task if they do not want to try to complete it.

Trainers receive tasks from spinning PokeStops, and each Pokestop gives the same task to all trainers during the day. If the reward is an encounter, all trainers receive the same species (though IVs will differ). If you get a task on Monday from a stop and don’t clear it until Tuesday, you will not be able to get a task from that same PokeStop on Tuesday as once you receive a task, you will not receive another one from that PokeStop. However, if you delete a task, you can go back to that stop later in the day to get it again.

Various events frequently have their own unique set of tasks with event-themed rewards. Community Days in particular bend the Research rule a bit, as the research assigned to each Stop for the day changes to Community Day-themed research for the duration of the event, and revert back to normal after the event. Note that completing research from a given stop at any point during a given day will cause it to remain claimed for the rest of said day regardless of event-themed task changes. 

Tasks give a variety of rewards, often based on the challenge you had to complete. Rewards can be encounters, Stardust, or items such as balls, potions, revives, TMs, and Rare Candy. Generally, more difficult tasks will have higher rewards.

Encounters from tasks are level 15 Pokemon with IVs of at least 10 in all 3 stats. After clearing an encounter task, you will be taken to the encounter. The Pokemon will not be weather boosted regardless of the in-game weather. You can run from the encounter and come back to it in the future.

Once you clear an encounter task, you can immediately collect a new task. Interestingly enough, you can save a large number of encounters! Some trainers do this and choose to catch them during a Lucky Egg or Star Piece session.

Each day when you complete your first task, you receive a Research Stamp. When you have 7 stamps, you will receive a Research Breakthrough.

Research Breakthrough rewards change each season.

General Tips

Special research tasks do not give a daily stamp - only field research does Minimum level for Special Research is level 5 Pokemon encounters appear to be at level Many players have a “refill loop” or “grind loop” of stops and gyms in their PoGo lives, often one they hit multiple times each day.. If you have the option, add a second loop. Having multiple loops will greatly increase the number of tasks seen Try to keep one open task so you can always pick a new one up when you visit a Pokestop for the first time in a day. Find a network of players to report tasks, perhaps through your raid chat of choice. You won’t be able to check every stop, so if people call out TM, Rare Candy or Chansey quests it can really help. Some communities have focused on calling out Charmander encounter quests. This is a great way to farm high IV Pokemon before a community day. Some encounters have very large hit-boxes. Save these for when you are working on a 3 excellent or 3 great throw in a row quest. Try not to hold more than 1 long term quest. Remember there is an opportunity cost to holding 3 “Catch a Ditto for 3 Rare Candy” tasks. Obviously the payoff is awesome, but in the meantime you are missing out on so many other potential rewards from other tasks you cannot get. Don’t miss a day of Research Progress. If you don’t think you can play much tomorrow, leave one task unclaimed today. Tomorrow you can wake up, claim the task, and make progress towards your Research Breakthrough. Consider weather, biome, and active events when deciding whether to keep or delete a task. You likely aren’t going to quickly complete the “3 Pidgey or Murkrow” task on a sunny day during a rock event, but you should blow through “catch 5 Pokemon with Weather Boost” on a cloudy day during a fighting event. If you don’t throw excellents well, it’s not the end of the world to toss a task requiring an excellent throw. Holding on to tasks without substantial rewards for a long period of time is a big mistake. In general, take your playstyle into account when deciding to keep or delete a task. Do you battle gyms constantly? Then the Minium task isn’t bad as you will quickly turn it over. Did you already use your raid pass for the day? Then don’t hold on to that “Defeat a level 3 raid for some potions” type tasks. Free to play? Then the hatch 3 eggs” quest is probably an easy one to delete. Have a task that you know you cannot complete quickly at a stop near your house? Well trash that task while you grind. Then as you return home you can grab it later in the day. That way you can cycle through more tasks without it clogging your inventory. Remember that reward encounters and the Research Breakthrough reward have a 0% flee rate. Use pinaps liberally! Keep track of local nests. “Catch 3 Bugs” is much easier when you know there is a Caterpie nest a couple blocks away.

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Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge, research tasks and Pokémon Sleep Timed Research quest steps

Sand - it’s coarse, rough, irritating and gets everywhere.

Slumbering Sands welcomes summer to Pokémon Go along with three new costume Pokémon in the form of Visor Slakoth, Visor Vigoroth and Visor Slaking.

If you own a Pokémon Go Plus + you'll be able to complete the Pokémon Sleep Timed Research quest during the Slumbering Sands event of Pokémon Go . Even if you don't then you'll still be able to partake in the event-exclusive research tasks and Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge .

Slumbering Sands also sees the release of shiny Komala in Pokémon Go!

On this page:

  • 'Pokémon Sleep Timed Research' quest steps
  • Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge Pokémon list
  • Slumbering Sands field research tasks
  • Everything we know about Slumbering Sands

'Pokémon Sleep Timed Research' quest steps in Pokémon Go

Before we get started it's important to note that the Pokémon Sleep Timed Research quest is exclusive to players who own the Pokémon Go Plus + . If you don't own one of these devices and have it paired with Pokémon Go, then you won't have access to this quest. (Sorry.)

The Pokémon Sleep Timed Research quest also has an extended deadline compared to other event-tied-quests. It will expire on Friday 14th June at 8pm (local time) , so you have some additional time to complete it if you do have access.

Don't worry if you don't have access to the quest - you can still complete the Collection Challenge, event-exclusive field research tasks and benefit from all of the Slumbering Sands bonuses.

With these caveats out of the way, let's take a look at the Pokémon Sleep Timed Research quest steps and rewards. Just be wary of spoilers!

Thank you to Amiibofan101 from reddit for the help with this information.

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'Pokémon Sleep Timed Research' Step 1 of 2

  • Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus + for 1 day - Komala encounter
  • Catch 8 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon Go Plus + - Visor Slakoth encounter
  • Spin 8 PokéStops using Pokémon Go Plus + - Visor Slakoth encounter

Rewards: 1000 Stardust or Nightcap Snorlax encounter

'Pokémon Sleep Timed Research' Step 2 of 2

  • Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus + for 2 days - Komala encounter
  • Catch 24 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon Go Plus + - Visor Slakoth encounter
  • Spin 24 PokéStops using Pokémon Go Plus + - Visor Slakoth encounter

Rewards: 3000 Stardust or Nightcap Snorlax encounter

The Shared Skies Season is here! Currently the Slumbering Sands event is running and can still worked on the Shared Skies quest . Don't forget to try out Routes , Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon , fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases .

Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge Pokémon list in Pokémon Go

The Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge is running in Pokémon Go until Wednesday 12th June at 8pm (local time) .

If you complete this challenge before this deadline, you'll be able to enjoy a selection of rewards and see it added to your Elite Collector Medal. Miss this deadline though and the Collection Challenge will vanish forever.

It's important to note that four of the Pokémon in this Collection Challenge can only be obtained via evolution . This means if you catch these Pokémon in the wild, they will not count towards this challenge.

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Here are all of the Pokémon in the Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

  • Mareep - In the wild, event-exclusive research task (Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon) or seasonal research task (Catch 5 Electric or Flying-type Pokémon)
  • Flaaffy - Evolve Mareep using 25 Mareep Candy
  • Ampharos - Evolve Flaaffy using 100 Mareep Candy
  • Oranguru - In the wild or event-exclusive research task (Catch 10 Pokémon)
  • Sandygast - In the wild, event-exclusive research task (Catch 10 Pokémon) or seasonal research task (Win a Raid)
  • Palossand - Evolve Sandygast using 50 Sandygast Candy
  • Drowzee - In the wild or event-exclusive research task (Catch 10 Pokémon)
  • Hypno - Evolve Drowzee using 50 Drowzee Candy

For completing this challenge, you'll receive 5000 XP, 2500 Stardust or Komala encounter.

Slumbering Sands field research tasks in Pokémon Go

Spinning a PokéStop in the Slumbering Sands event may see you earning an event-exclusive research task in Pokémon Go. As always these tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed after the event ends, but you may want to finish a few during Slumbering Sands as they can help you complete the above Collection Challenge.

Here are the Slumbering Sand field research tasks in Pokémon Go:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon reward - Drowzee, Oranguru or Sandygast encunter
  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon reward - Psyduck or Mareep
  • Make 3 Great Throws reward - Komala encounter
  • Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon reward - Visor Slakoth encounter
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Visor Slakoth or Komala encounter

Thank you to raggedy10 from reddit for the help with this information!

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Everything we know about Slumbering Sands in Pokémon Go

The Slumbering Sands event is running until Wednesday 12th June at 8pm (local time) and during this time you can enjoy one of the best bonuses in Pokémon Go - double catch XP!

One of the Pokémon you'll want to catch during the event is the new costume Pokémon , Visor Slakoth. Bringing the summer vibes with a little blue visor, it can be evolved into Visor Vigoroth and Visor Slaking.

You'll also want to keep an eye out for shiny Komala who has been released for this event.

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Pokémon will also be photobombing your Go Snapshot during Slumbering Sands and you'll be able to catch the following Pokémon in the wild:

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  • Visor Slakoth

There will also be PokéStop Showcases running throughout the event.

Finally, Slumbering Sands has a pay-to-play timed research quest if you fancy getting yourself a Komala Backpack for your avatar. This quest costs $2 or the equivalent in your local currency. It's nonrefundable and can not be purchased using PokéCoin, but you can gift to any player you're Great Friends or higher with.

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Hope you enjoy the Slumbering Sands event!

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Please, note that there are always only either: specific amount of Stardust , or XP , or just one kind of item , or a particular Pokémon encounter for a single task completed, which means only one of following possible rewards is rewarded for single Field Research task completed not all of them!

Slumbering Sands [ ]

Drowzee

Shared Skies [ ]

Following tasks are related to Catching Pokémon through the Encounter Screen . To complete any of following tasks, Trainer has to successfully capture Pokémon, which is either approached in the wild, from Raid Bonus Challenge , Team GO Rocket , GO Battle League , or reward encounter for other, already completed Research task .

Bidoof

Following tasks are related with performance of throwing any of Poké Balls when catching Pokémon .

Diglett

Following tasks are related with battling in Gyms , Raid Battles , Trainer Battles or Team GO Rocket .

Lapras

Following tasks are related with Hatching Pokémon Eggs , evolving or power-upping Pokémon, earning Candy with Buddy Pokémon and other basic game actions.

Scyther

  • If a Trainer encounters a Shiny Pokémon as a research reward, said Pokémon will remain shiny until the Trainer captures it. The Trainer is free to run away and re-encounter the Pokémon and it will always be shiny. [1]
  • Upon collecting the reward (which grants the stamp), you can choose not to enter the encounter immediately, but if you tap the reward again, you will immediately be taken to the encounter without warning. However, if you don't have enough Poké Balls to catch it, you can exit and the reward will still be available later. The Pokémon is considered to have spawned when you first enter the encounter. Encounter tasks do not count towards the 3 task maximum once you have collected the stamp, even if you haven't captured the Pokémon.
  • For Nice/Great Throw tasks, a higher tier Throw will count.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , select Field Research tasks that could be difficult to finish from home are removed. [2] A list can be found here .

References [ ]

  • ↑ Shiny Magikarp Field Research Reward: Two things I learned . /r/TheSilphRoad . Retrieved on 2018-04-09.
  • ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, due to the current public health situation, we have temporarily removed select Field Research tasks from the game that could be difficult to finish from home. . Twitter . Retrieved on 2020-03-29.

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  • Thread on TheSilphRoad's subreddit with all in-game messages and text related to Research tasks feature
  • POKEMON GO RESEARCH TASKS — The Silph Road
  • Pokémon GO - Event Only Field Research page, on Serebii.net
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Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands: all Research Tasks

Marco wutz | jun 7, 2024.

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Though the Slumbering Sands event in Pokémon Go focuses on creatures who really know how to relax and enjoy their days at the beach, it brings plenty of work for players of the mobile game. Running from June 7, 2024, at 10am local time to June 12, 2024, at 8pm local time, the event is accompanied by Timed Research, Field Research, and a Collection Challenge.

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As usual, completing these tasks grants you a bunch of in-game rewards, so be sure to get to work while your Pokémon are lazing around – someone needs to get those berries on the table, right?

Here are all Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Research Tasks and rewards .

The Slumbering Sands Timed Research can only be accessed by purchasing a $2 USD ticket in the shop. After you’ve done so, you’ll need to finish its tasks and claim all rewards until June 12, 2024, at 8pm local time – you’ll lose out on them afterwards.

Here are all Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research Tasks :

Step 1 of 2

  • Catch 20 Pokémon : XP x2,000
  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon : Golden Razz Berry x2
  • Make 5 Nice Throws : Poké Ball x10
  • Take 5 snapshots of your Pokémon : Stardust x500
  • Complete all tasks in this step : Stardust x1,000, Komala Backpack, Komala

Step 2 of 2

  • Catch 30 Pokémon : XP x3,000
  • Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon : Silver Pinap Berry x2
  • Make 5 Great Throws : Poké Ball x15
  • Take 10 snapshots of your Pokémon : Stardust x1,000
  • Complete all tasks in this step : XP x5,000, Star Piece x1, Slakoth (Visor)

Field Research Tasks exclusive to Slumbering Sands will be available from spinning the photo discs at PokéStops during the event, which is ending on June 12, 2024, at 8pm local time. Once you’ve got the missions in your inventory, you can complete them whenever you wish.

Here are all Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Field Research Tasks :

  • Catch 10 Pokémon : Drowzee, Oranguru, or Sandygast
  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon : Psyduck or Mareep
  • Make 3 Great Throws : Komala
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms : Slakoth (Visor) or Komala
  • Take snapshots of 3 different wild Pokémon : Slakoth (Visor)

Owners of a Pokémon Go Plus+ device connected to their game are granted access to another Timed Research for the duration of this event – the same conditions apply as for the Slumbering Sands Timed Research.

Here are all Pokémon Sleep Timed Research Tasks :

  • Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus+ for 1 day : Komala
  • Catch 8 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon Go Plus+ : Slakoth (Visor)
  • Spin 8 PokéStops using Pokémon Go Plus+ : Slakoth (Visor)
  • Complete all tasks in this step : Stardust x1,000 and Snorlax (Nightcap)
  • Track sleep using Pokémon Go Plus+ for 2 day : Komala
  • Catch 24 Pokémon in Poké Balls using Pokémon Go Plus+ : Slakoth (Visor)
  • Spin 24 PokéStops using Pokémon Go Plus+ : Slakoth (Visor)
  • Complete all tasks in this step : Stardust x3,000 and Snorlax (Nightcap)

Make sure to check out the Pokémon Go Spotlight Hours as well as the Pokémon Go Raids to plan out your adventures.

Marco Wutz

Marco Wutz is a writer from Parkstetten, Germany. He has a degree in Ancient History and a particular love for real-time and turn-based strategy games like StarCraft, Age of Empires, Total War, Age of Wonders, Crusader Kings, and Civilization as well as a soft spot for Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. He began covering StarCraft 2 as a writer in 2011 for the largest German community around the game and hosted a live tournament on a stage at gamescom 2014 before he went on to work for Bonjwa, one of the country's biggest Twitch channels. He branched out to write in English in 2015 by joining tl.net, the global center of the StarCraft scene run by Team Liquid, which was nominated as the Best Coverage Website of the Year at the Esports Industry Awards in 2017. He worked as a translator on The Crusader Stands Watch, a biography in memory of Dennis "INTERNETHULK" Hawelka, and provided live coverage of many StarCraft 2 events on the social channels of tl.net as well as DreamHack, the world's largest gaming festival. From there, he transitioned into writing about the games industry in general after his graduation, joining GLHF, a content agency specializing in video games coverage for media partners across the globe, in 2021. He has also written for NGL.ONE, kicker, ComputerBild, USA Today's ForTheWin, The Sun, Men's Journal, and Parade. Email: [email protected]

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All Pokémon Go NAIC: 2024 Pokémon EUIC Champion Timed Research tasks, rewards, and how to unlock

With the Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) underway, Pokémon Go trainers at home have much to look forward to special timed research that gives exclusive rewards.

You have the opportunity to complete an upcoming Timed Research, but you need to act fast to make sure you can grab it. All players will want to make sure they add their Twitch pages and have those at the ready. You’ll need to scratch your competitive viewing itch to get it. If you aren’t a fan or don’t know what to do, here’s how to set it up.

How to get the  Pokémon Go  NAIC-exclusive Timed Research

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To get the Pokémon Go : NAIC timed research, you must get a unique code from watching the Pokémon Go Twitch stream for 30 minutes while enabling Twitch Drops. You must also connect your Pokémon Trainer Club account to your Twitch and Pokémon Go account to make it work.

Follow these steps:

  • Link your Pokémon   Trainer Club account to your Twitch account by going to the  Pokémon  Twitch Rewards  page. 
  • After connecting, watch the  Pokémon Go  Twitch channel , with Twitch Drops enabled, while NAIC is on for over 30 minutes. You can’t mute the stream . You have to be actively watching the matches.
  • Claim your Drop code from the  Twitch Drops Inventory page .
  • Redeem the code in  Pokémon Go .

All  Pokémon Go  NAIC Timed Research tasks and rewards

Catch a Flying-type Pokémon10 Swablu Candy
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon10 Swablu Candy
Catch 20 Pokémon10 Swablu Candy

Total rewards:

  • 2024 Stardust
  • Altaria encounter
Power up Pokémon ten times10 Swablu Candy
Win one Trainer Battle in the Great League10 Swablu Candy
Win three Trainer Battles in the Great League10 Swablu Candy
  • Five Fast TM
  • Five Charged TM

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Pokemon GO: All Shared Skies Seasonal Field Research Tasks & Rewards

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Pokemon GO - All Ditto Disguises (June 2024)

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Pokemon GO has various seasons that come and pass through the game every so long, each one bringing a new theme, events, bonuses, Pokemon to obtain, Field Research, Collection Challenges, Raids, battling opportunities, items, and more.

Pokemon GO's Season 15 is titled Shared Skies and will feature several season-wide Field Research Tasks that Trainers can complete in their own time to earn rewards. These rewards contain many different Pokemon encounters, including lucky shiny opportunities, and Mega Energy up for grabs, so completing them will be highly beneficial to your future adventures. To help you prepare and decide which tasks to try and complete first, every Shared Skies Field Research Task has been identified in the guide below.

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All Field Research Tasks & Rewards in Pokemon GO Shared Skies

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During Pokemon GO's Shared Skies season , there will be seven different Field Research Tasks to complete in total in exchange for rewards at every step that you progress, and overall rewards when a collection of tasks is complete. In addition to this, there will also be Research Breakthroughs that can be earned by gaining seven stamps from completing tasks.

In Pokemon GO , stamps can be obtained by completing your first Field Research Task for the day.

Shared Skies Field Research - Catching Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Throwing Tasks

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The Spinda pattern for June 2024 is #7 , so all Spinda encountered through your Field Research Tasks should come in this patterned variant.

Shared Skies Field Research - Exploring Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Battling Tasks

Field Research Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Training Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Buddy & Friendship Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Team GO Rocket Tasks

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Shared Skies Field Research - Research Breakthroughs

Possible encounters:

  • Hisuian Growlithe encounter (Shiny available)
  • Larvitar encounter (Shiny available)
  • Audino encounter (Shiny available)
  • Axew encounter (Shiny available)
  • Furfrou encounter (Shiny available)
  • Jangmo-o encounter (Shiny available)

Item rewards:

  • 2,000 Stardust
  • 20 Poke Ball
  • Five Ultra Ball
  • Five Pinap Berry
  • Three Rare Candy
  • One Sinnoh Stone
  • One Unova Stone
  • One Remote Raid Pass

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Master Pokémon GO Research

Master Pokémon GO Research

Research is the newest craze in Pokémon GO , and you’ll find it makes finding wild Pokémon even more fun and rewarding. Research is the new key to finding powerful Pokémon, rare items, and even encountering Legendary and Mythical Pokémon!

Whether you’re new to research or looking to make the most of this exciting new feature, we’re here to help. Read on to maximize your rewards from both Field Research and Special Research.

Research 101

There are two types of research that Trainers can help Professor Willow with: Field Research and Special Research. Field Research spans almost every activity in Pokémon GO. These tasks can be found by visiting PokéStops, and you can complete lots of them each day. The rewards vary—even for the same task—including almost any item, Stardust, or even an encounter with a wild Pokémon. Harder tasks normally yield better rewards.

Special Research requires more effort to complete, and these tasks will be assigned to you by Professor Willow himself. He’ll pop up in the app whenever he has a new research task for you to take on. You can check your current research tasks by tapping the binoculars icon above Nearby Pokémon. Each Special Research task can be completed only once.

The first batch of Special Research quests focuses on Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region. It won’t be easy, but the grand prize is worth working for—a chance to catch Mew, the first Mythical Pokémon available in Pokémon GO! You’ll also earn fantastic items as you complete stages of Special Research, including Rare Candy, Stardust, and XP.

Plan Ahead for Special Research

Each player receives the same Special Research tasks from Professor Willow in the same order, so you can complete several objectives more easily with some planning.

First, be ready to trigger some tough Evolutions. For example, if you plan on catching Mew, you’re going to need to evolve Magikarp, so conserve your Magikarp Candy. You’ll need to evolve a Magikarp into Gyarados as part of Mew’s Special Research (you must do this during Special Research—having already evolved a Magikarp into a Gyarados prior to taking on the Special Research task won't satisfy the requirement), and at 400 Magikarp Candy per Evolution, you don’t want to be caught empty-handed. You’ll also need to be level 25 and have 100 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region registered in your Pokédex, so be sure to track down any Nearby Pokémon you haven’t registered.

You’ll need to deal with many other tasks as they come around, and there are more tricks to speed things along. Don’t forget that different Buddy Pokémon find Candy at different rates, so you might want to switch to a buddy like Swablu or Wailmer that finds Candy every kilometer if you’re looking to rush things along. And if you’re the type of player who normally only takes on Raids against Legendary Pokémon, don’t forget that you can complete research tasks with easier Raids that can be completed by smaller groups.

Complete Field Research Daily

Completing Field Research won’t get you any closer to Mew, but Research Breakthroughs provide some serious motivation to head out into the field. The first Field Research task you complete each day will net you a special stamp. You’ll make a Research Breakthrough each time you collect seven of these stamps, and with each breakthrough comes some fantastic rewards.

The most exciting reward for making a Research Breakthrough is an encounter with a rare Pokémon. As of this posting, the Legendary Pokémon Moltres awaits dedicated researchers—but different Pokémon could be available in the future. Moltres is exceptionally rare, and Moltres Candy is hard to come by, so take advantage of this opportunity. You’ll also score a bounty of XP, Stardust, and some items.

Don’t worry if you miss a day of Field Research. Unlike the streaks for catching Pokémon and for visiting PokéStops, your progress toward a Research Breakthrough won’t be reset if you can’t go exploring one day. Field Research tasks don’t count as complete until you accept their reward, so you can even finish a Field Research objective one day and then turn it in the next day to earn a quick stamp.

Rack Up Rare Candy

Undertaking research is also a great way to earn some Rare Candy—one of the most valuable items in Pokémon GO. Rare Candy can become any other type of Candy, helping you to power up or evolve whichever Pokémon you like. Raid Battles were previously the only way to collect Rare Candy, but now you can also earn some through research.

You’ll sometimes earn a few Rare Candy when you make Research Breakthroughs. You can receive five more by completing enough Special Research tasks. Certain Field Research tasks may also reward this incredible item—make sure to complete these tasks if you receive them!

Don’t Fear Missing Out

It’s fun to try to complete each Field Research task you’re given, but remember that you can only hold up to three tasks at once. If a task seems too tough to complete for its reward, you can drop it by tapping the trash can icon in the upper-right corner of the task.

Be discerning if you get a bunch of tasks to catch Pokémon you rarely see. There’s no penalty for dropping Field Research tasks, and you can retrieve them at the same PokéStop you got them from until the end of the day if you change your mind.

The Pokémon in Question

If you see a question mark on some tall grass as a Field Research reward, you could be in for a treat. Once you finish your task, you’ll jump into an encounter with a wild Pokémon. Dozens of different Pokémon can be encountered this way, many of which were first discovered in the Kanto region—perfect for Mew’s Special Research.

It’s worth catching these Pokémon even if you happen to have some duplicates. Like Raid Bosses and Pokémon hatched from Eggs, Pokémon you encounter through Field Research tend to perform better in battle than other wild Pokémon do. These encounters aren't affected by the weather.

Field Research tasks can yield some extremely rare Pokémon. Think twice before discarding difficult Field Research tasks like “Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon,” “Win 5 Raids,” or “Make 3 Excellent Throws.” It might take you a while to complete them, but your hard work could lead to encounters with rare Pokémon like Dratini, Typhlosion, and Larvitar!

Research Efficiently

You can often complete tasks with similar objectives at the same time. This can be a great way to get lots of research done quickly—and it might encourage you to complete tasks you’d normally avoid, too.

Field Research tasks to make Nice, Great, or Excellent Throws or to throw Curveballs can be completed simultaneously. If you have Field Research tasks to make, Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws, making an Excellent Throw would advance all three quests at once.

If all your current tasks require you to make accurate throws, you may want to avoid catching the Pokémon. For instance, you could complete Field Research to make five Nice Throws by hitting the same Pokémon with five Nice Throws if it keeps breaking out of your Poké Balls. Large, feisty Pokémon like Nosepass and Onix make easy targets for this sort of task. Just don’t flee from the encounter yourself, which will void your progress.

That’s enough research about research—time to get out there. Good luck, Trainers!

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Pokemon Go: Slumbering Sands Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

No time for Trainers to waste!

Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Sleep Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

Pokemon Go has launched a sleepy set of Timed Research with the Slumbering Sands event. However, there’s no time to doze off if you’re a Trainer who wants to grab all the rewards that feature in the week-long festivities.

There’s plenty of content to look forward to here and a lot of opportunities for encounters with new costumed Pokemon and a range of Shinies. The full details on the encounters can be viewed here, but for now, let’s get stuck into what is on the line in terms of Timed Research and how you can get involved.

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All Slumbering Sands Sleep Timed Research tasks and rewards

Here are all the Timed Research tasks and the rewards you’ll earn for completing them, courtesy of Leek Duck.

  • Track sleep using Pokemon Go Plus+ for one day – Komala encounter
  • Catch eight Pokemon in Poke Balls using the Pokemon Go Plus+ – Visor Slakoth encounter
  • Spin eight PokeStops while using the Pokemon Go Plus+ – Visor Slakoth encounter

Rewards : Nightcap Snorlax encounter and 1,000 Stardust

  • Track sleep using Pokemon Go Plus+ for two days – Komala encounter
  • Catch 24 Pokemon in Poke Balls using the Pokemon Go Plus+ – Visor Slakoth encounter
  • Spin 24 PokeStops while using the Pokemon Go Plus+ – Visor Slakoth encounter

Rewards : Nightcap Snorlax encounter and 3,000 Stardust

Paid Timed Research

For US $2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency,) you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include:

  • Komala Backpack avatar item
  • Encounters with Komala and Slakoth wearing a visor
  • Stardust, XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and more!

To participate in the Timed Research quests, you must link a  Pokemon Go Plus+ device to your account. If you don’t own the needed device, you can still take advantage of the event bonuses, wild encounters, paid Timed Research, and more until the event ends on June 12, 2024. If you do participate in the Pokemon Go Plus+ Timed Research, you have until June 14, 2024 to claim all the rewards.

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Research Tasks

Task Task Reward Total Reward
Flock Together
1 / 2
Complete a Field Research Task
Encounter
Stardust * 1000
2500 XP
Encounter
Encounter

Pokemon Go Scorching Steps

The Scorching Steps event is on the horizon for Pokemon Go , bringing with it Field and Timed Research tasks, unique eggs, event bonuses, and more!

This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the Scorching Steps event for Pokemon Go, including its runtime .

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Scorching Steps Runtime

The Scorching Steps event will run from Friday, June 21st, at 10:00AM to Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 8:00PM local time.

Scorching Steps Eggs

The following Pokemon will hatch from Eggs during this event:

2km Eggs
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Growlithe
Slugma
Houndour
Magby
Larvesta
5km Eggs
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Darumaka
Litwick
Larvesta
Litleo
10km Eggs
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Larvesta
Turtonator
Charcadet

Scorching Steps Field Research

Field Research tasks will be available to complete, offering encounters with the following Pokemon:

Slugma Litleo Turtonator

Scorching Steps Timed Research

Timed Research tasks will be available, which will see you hatching Eggs to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with various Pokemon.

Scorching Steps Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be in effect during the event:

  • 2× Candy from hatching Eggs
  • 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event
  • 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance for first three Eggs hatched during the event using the Pokemon GO Egg hatching widget
  • Increased chance to encounter and hatch Shiny Slugma and Shiny Litleo

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Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research tasks & rewards

Promotional material for Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands shows Slakoth, Vigaroth, and Slaking all wearing visors, as well as Komala

Here’s what Pokemon Go trainers can expect from the new Slumbering Sands Timed Research, including the tasks, rewards, and when one can claim these items.

The Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event will give players the opportunity to add a Shiny Komala to their collection, as well as other sleep-themed creatures like Snorlax and Slaking.

As part of this event, Niantic launched several Timed Research challenges, one of which is paid and one being free.

For those willing to splurge on the paid Timed Research for the Slumbering Sands event in Pokemon Go, here’s a look at the tasks and rewards for completing each.

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Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research tasks

Thanks to  Leek Duck , here are the research tasks and rewards for the Slumbering Sights Timed Research:

Step 1 of 2

  • Catch 20 Pokemon – 2,000 XP
  • Make five Nice Throws – Poke Ball x10
  • Use five Berries to help catch Pokemon – Golden Razz Berry x2
  • Take five Snapshots of Pokemon – 500 Stardust

Rewards : Komala encounter, 1,000 XP, Komala backpack

Step 2 of 2

  • Catch 30 Pokemon – 3,000 XP
  • Make five Great Throws – Poke Ball x15
  • Use 10 Berries to catch Pokemon – Silver Pinap Berry x2
  • Take 10 Snapshots of Pokemon – 1,000 Stardust

Rewards : Visor Slakoth encounter, 5,000 XP, Star Piece

How to get Slumbering Sands Timed Research quest

The Glide to Victory Timed Research is a paid quest, meaning  you’ll need to buy a ticket to participate.

Tickets cost $2.00 USD  (or the local equivalent), and as with past events, players can purchase and gift tickets to anyone they’ve reached  Great Friends or higher Friendship level  with.

Note that Timed Research expires, so you’ll need to complete the tasks and collect any rewards by  Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8 pm local time .

For those who need help with the new season of Pokemon Go, make sure to check out  our overview  of what’s ahead over the next few weeks.

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Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research: Tasks, rewards, price, more

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The Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event features a couple of Timed Research quests that promise plenty of amazing rewards and encounters. Here are all the details of the free and paid Research.

Slumbering Sands has kicked off in Pokemon Go , giving trainers a chance to catch shiny Komala and new costumed Pokemon . It also has two Timed Research quests promising jaw-dropping rewards, so you must be pretty excited.

So, here’s everything you need to know about the free and paid Timed Research in the Slumbering Sands event of Pokemon Go.

  • Slumbering Sands paid Timed Research tasks & rewards
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All tasks & rewards in Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands paid Timed Research

Here are the tasks and rewards of the Slumbering Sands paid Timed Research in Pokemon Go :

Slumbering Sands Timed Research (1/2)

TasksRewards
Catch 20 Pokemon2000 XP
Make 5 Nice Throws10x Poke Ball
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon2x Golden Razz Berry
Take 5 snapshots of your Pokemon500 Stardust

Completing this will reward you with 1000 Stardust, an encounter with Komala, and a Komala backpack for your in-game avatar .

Slumbering Sands Timed Research (2/2)

TasksRewards
Catch 30 Pokemon3000 XP
Make 5 Great Throws15x Poke Ball
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokemon2x Silver Pinap Berry
Take 10 snapshots of your Pokemon1000 Stardust

Completing this will reward you with 5000 XP, 1x Star Piece, and an encounter with Slakoth wearing a Visor .

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How much does Slumbering Sands Timed Research cost in Pokemon Go?

The Slumbering Sands Timed Research is available for $2 (or the equivalent price in your local currency) and you have until Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8 PM local time to complete the quest and claim the rewards.

All tasks & rewards in Slumbering Sands Pokemon Sleep Timed Research

Here are the tasks and rewards of the Pokemon Sleep Timed Research in the Slumbering Sands event:

Pokemon Sleep Timed Research (1/2)

TasksRewards
Track sleep using Pokemon Go Plus+ for 1 dayEncounter with Komala
Catch 8 Pokemon in Poke Balls using Pokemon Go Plus+Encounter with Slakoth wearing a Visor
Spin 8 PokeStops using Pokemon Go Plus+Encounter with Slakoth wearing a Visor

Completing this will reward you with 1000 Stardust and an encounter with Snorlax wearing a Nightcap .

Pokemon Sleep Timed Research (2/2)

TasksRewards
Track sleep using Pokemon Go Plus+ for 2 daysEncounter with Komala
Catch 24 Pokémon in Poke Balls using Pokemon Go Plus+Encounter with Slakoth wearing a Visor
Spin 24 PokeStops using Pokemon Go Plus+Encounter with Slakoth wearing a Visor

You can take on the Sleep Timed Research for free by pairing Pokemon Go Plus+ with Pokemon Go. Here’s how to do it:

  • Turn on your Pokemon Go Plus+.
  • Open Pokemon Go on your phone.
  • Go to  Settings  in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Tap  Connected Devices and Services .
  • Select  Accessory Devices .
  • Press the main button on your Pokemon Go Plus+.
  • Tap your device under Available Devices.

You have until Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8 PM local time to complete this quest and claim the rewards.

In the meantime, check out how to complete the Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge and the details of the upcoming Scorching Steps event marking the debut of shiny Larvesta in Pokemon Go.

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A complete guide to Pokémon GO’s February 2023 Field Research tasks, rewards and encounters. Includes Pokémon encounters and Mega Energy rewards.

Do note that event-exclusive Field Research will override monthly research tasks during event duration. You can find an overview of February 2023 events here .

All information in this article is for the month of January 2023:

  • 📅  Starts Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
  • 📅  Ends Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

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  • From December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to March 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7)
  • Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Furfrou, Deino and Goomy. For the first time, you are also to encounter shiny Galarian Mr. Mime if you are lucky!

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Catching tasks.

Task Reward
Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon × Pidgeot Mega Energy
Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon × Blastoise Mega Energy
Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon × Charizard Mega Energy
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon × Venusaur Mega Energy
Catch 5 Pokémon
Use 5 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost
Catch 7 Pokémon
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon

Throwing tasks

Task Reward
Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row
Make 3 Great Throws
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row #8
Make 5 Nice Throws
Make 2 Excellent Throws

Battling Tasks (Raids, Gyms and GO Battle League)

Task Reward
Win a Raid
Win a Level 3 or higher raid
Win 5 Raids
Win a Battle in the GO Battle League
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Buddy and Friendship tasks

Task Reward
Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each
Earn 2 Candy Walking with your buddy
Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy
Earn 3 Hearts with your Buddy
Trade a Pokémon

Miscellaneous Tasks

Task Reward
Hatch an Egg
Hatch 2 Eggs
Spin 3 Pokéstops or Gyms
Spin 5 Pokéstops or Gyms
Evolve a Pokémon
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Power up Pokémon 5 times × Blastoise Mega Energy × Charizard Mega Energy × Venusaur Mega Energy × Beedrill Mega Energy × Pidgeot Mega Energy
Power up Pokémon 7 times
Power up Pokémon 10 times × Slowbro Mega Energy
Take a Snapshot of a Wild Pokémon
Take 5 Snapshots of a Wild Grass-type Pokémon
Walk 4km

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Pokémon Go Giovanni counters, team line-up in June 2024

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Giovanni’s team had a refresh in Pokémon Go as part of the “ World of Wonder: Taken Over ” event.

As it stands in June 2024 , following an update rolled out on March 27, Giovanni’s team sees several possibilities, including a finale against Groudon , the latest legendary to see the Shadow treatment.

For those who want to catch Shadow Groudon , try to get it done sooner than later, as there will likely be another Team Rocket refresh in coming months that’ll swap out the legendary for a new one.

However, know that whenever you face Giovanni, he’s a tough opponent to battle, and this page will list out his current team and counters if you’re having trouble.

How to find Giovanni in Pokémon Go

Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni is typically only available to battle while completing Team Go Rocket Special Research. We get a new set of this type of research every few months, typically with a new Shadow legendary Pokémon as a reward at the very end.

From late March 2024, this quest is “It’s a Rocket World.”

As part of the quest, after beating all three Team Go Rocket leaders , you’ll get a Super Rocket Radar , allowing you to hunt down Giovanni.

Just like the leaders, Giovanni will appear in Team Go Rocket balloons or at taken over PokéStops with the Super Rocket Radar equipped . He won’t often be in the first you encounter — there will be decoy grunts along the way — but keep trying and Giovanni will appear.

Once you find him and use the radar, you can battle him as many times as it takes to beat him — as long as you’re within distance of the PokéStop — which is great, because he is typically a pretty tough battle.

Pokémon Go Giovanni team line-up

Currently, Giovanni will have the following team:

  • Persian (normal)
  • Kingdra (water/dragon) Rhyperior (ground/rock) Garchomp (dragon/ground)
  • Groudon (ground)

Pokémon Go Giovanni counters

Because there are fewer potential party options for Giovanni than there are for the Rocket leaders, he’s actually easier to plan against, even if his Pokémon are much stronger. You will need to bring the strongest Pokémon you have and your A-game in order to take him down.

Opening Pokémon (Persian) counters

For Persian, bring a fighting-type Pokémon, such as:

  • Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  • Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  • Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
  • Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Second possible Pokémon counters

If he uses Kingdra during the second encounter, consider fairy-types such as:

  • Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
  • Sylveon with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

If he uses Rhyperior during the second encounter, consider water-types such as:

  • Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  • Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon

If he uses Garchomp during the second encounter, consider ice-types such as:

  • Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  • Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche

Closing Pokémon (Groudon) counters

For the final encounter against Groudon , we recommend using a grass- or water-type Pokémon, such as:

  • Roserade with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot
  • Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plante

How to beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go

As with fighting the leaders , Giovanni will block the first two charged attacks with shields . As such, you’ll ideally want a fighting-type that can chip away at Persian’s health, while also having charged moves to destroy these two shields as fast as possible. From there, it’s a case of switching to the counters which suit the line-up that follows.

After defeating Giovanni, you will get to catch whichever Shadow legendary appears in the final encounter. It’s a guaranteed catch, so don’t forget to use a Pinap Berry to score some extra candy.

Finally, know that winning against Giovanni is an efficient way of earning Shadow Shards for Purified Gems , with each battle rewarding four Shards — enough to make one Gem.

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We’re going to Armageddon Expo Auckland Winter from June 14 to June 16, 2024! Come and visit us at Auckland Showgrounds for exciting in-person gameplay and giveaways you won’t want to miss! Read on for a breakdown of everything to look forward to.

Armageddon Auckland Winter

Friday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

  • Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lure Modules) activated during the event will last for three hours.
  • Lure Modules have a chance of attracting Unown A.
  • 2× Buddy Catch Assist chance.
  • 1/2 Stardust cost for trades.

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Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

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Timed Research – Me, You, and Pikachu!

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, Pikachu Candy, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a red party hat!

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  1. Pokémon GO Field Research List (June 2024)

    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 whole Pokémon GO Shared Skies Season. Field Research listed in this article will be available during the Season of World of Wonders: 📅 Starts June 1, 2024, at 10:00 […]

  2. Research Tasks List

    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.

  3. Pokemon Go Field Research tasks & rewards for June 2024

    For June 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 it ...

  4. Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research: All tasks and rewards

    The Slumbering Sands event kicks off the Pokémon Go Shared Skies season for players to enjoy as they go through summer. As with many events, there's a Timed Research you can complete to earn ...

  5. Pokémon Go Pokémon Sleep Timed Research: All tasks and rewards

    How to complete Pokémon Sleep Timed Research in Pokémon Go Download Pokémon Sleep to complete these tasks, so long as you have the Pokémon Go Plus + item. Image via The Pokémon Company

  6. Pokémon Go June Field Research tasks and their rewards explained

    Pokémon Go June 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 ...

  7. Field Research

    Field Research Tasks in Pokemon Go challenge you to complete certain tasks such as winning a Raid or catching a specific number of Pokemon. In exchange, you Focus Reset

  8. Research tasks

    Research tasks are a game mechanic that offers rewards for Trainers who complete various task objectives.[1] Many of these tasks focus on skill and execution rather than depending on random chance. Research page is accessible from the Map View. Its icon is aligned above the Nearby tab in the bottom right corner of the screen. Research page is divided into three tabs: Field tab which includes ...

  9. Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Collection Challenge, research tasks and

    Here are the Slumbering Sand field research tasks in Pokémon Go: Catch 10 Pokémon reward - Drowzee, Oranguru or Sandygast encunter; Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon reward - Psyduck or Mareep;

  10. List of Field Research tasks and rewards

    Please, note that there are always only either: specific amount of Stardust, or XP, or just one kind of item, or a particular Pokémon encounter for a single task completed, which means only one of following possible rewards is rewarded for single Field Research task completed not all of them! If a Trainer encounters a Shiny Pokémon as a research reward, said Pokémon will remain shiny until ...

  11. Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands: all Research Tasks

    Here are all Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands Research Tasks and rewards. Pokémon Go Slumbering Sands: Timed Research Tasks. The Slumbering Sands Timed Research can only be accessed by purchasing a $2 USD ticket in the shop. After you've done so, you'll need to finish its tasks and claim all rewards until June 12, 2024, at 8pm local time ...

  12. All Pokémon Go NAIC: 2024 Pokémon EUIC Champion Timed Research tasks

    To get the Pokémon Go: NAIC timed research, you must get a unique code from watching the Pokémon Go Twitch stream for 30 minutes while enabling Twitch Drops. You must also connect your Pokémon ...

  13. Pokemon GO: Goomy Community Day

    The Goomy Community Day event in Pokemon GO will take place on June 9, 2024, and run between 2 PM - 5 PM local time.During these hours, Trainers will be able to make the most of several handy ...

  14. Pokemon GO: All Shared Skies Seasonal Field Research Tasks & Rewards

    Pokemon GO's Season 15 is titled Shared Skies and will feature several season-wide Field Research Tasks that Trainers can complete in their own time to earn rewards. These rewards contain many ...

  15. Field Research Guide for Efficient Task Rewards

    These are tasks we've seen repeatedly available month after month. We expect them to be a main stay of Pokémon GO's Field Research for the foreseeable future. Explorer Tasks. Hatch an Egg. Hatch 2 Eggs. Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms. Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms. Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon. Take 2 snapshots of wild Steel-type Pokémon.

  16. Pokémon Go 'Stadium Sights' event and Timed Research tasks

    Pokémon Go 'Stadium Sights' event Field Research and rewards Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks: Catch 5 flying-type Pokémon (Pidgey, Zubat, or Doduo ...

  17. Master Pokémon GO Research

    Master Pokémon GO Research. Research is the newest craze in Pokémon GO, and you'll findit makes finding wild Pokémon even more fun and rewarding. Research is the new keyto finding powerful Pokémon, rare items, and even encountering Legendary andMythical Pokémon! Whether you're new to research or looking to make the mostof this exciting ...

  18. Pokemon Go: Slumbering Sands Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

    Pokemon Go has launched a sleepy set of Timed Research with the Slumbering Sands event. However, there's no time to doze off if you're a Trainer who wants to grab all the rewards that feature ...

  19. Get prepared to explore during the Scorching Steps event!

    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

  20. Flock Together Timed Research

    Flock Together. 1 / 2. Complete a Field Research Task. Spearow Encounter. Stardust * 1000. 2500 XP. Complete a Field Research Task. Braviary Encounter. Complete a Field Research Task.

  21. Pokemon Go The Rise of Moonlight Timed Research: Date & time, tasks

    Pokemon Go trainers who have already grabbed the Go Fest 2024 ticket can take on two quests rewarding them with exclusive Sun and Moon Crowns for their in-game avatar.. The first of this twofold Research, called 'A Glimpse of Daylight,' is done and dusted for most, and now, you can access The Rise of Moonlight part to grab more useful items and Pokemon encounters.

  22. Pokemon Go Scorching Steps

    The Scorching Steps event is on the horizon for Pokemon Go, bringing with it Field and Timed Research tasks, unique eggs, event bonuses, and more!. This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of ...

  23. Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research tasks & rewards

    The Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event will give players the opportunity to add a Shiny Komala to their collection, as well as other sleep-themed creatures like Snorlax and Slaking.. As part of ...

  24. Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands Timed Research: Tasks, rewards, price, more

    Slumbering Sands has kicked off in Pokemon Go, giving trainers a chance to catch shiny Komala and new costumed Pokemon.It also has two Timed Research quests promising jaw-dropping rewards, so you must be pretty excited. So, here's everything you need to know about the free and paid Timed Research in the Slumbering Sands event of Pokemon Go.

  25. February 2023 Field Research Tasks & Rewards

    A complete guide to Pokémon GO's February 2023 Field Research tasks, rewards and encounters. Includes Pokémon encounters and Mega Energy rewards. Do note that event-exclusive Field Research will override monthly research tasks during event duration. You can find an overview of February 2023 events here. All information in this article is for the month of […]

  26. Pokémon Go Giovanni counters, team line-up in June 2024

    Team Go Rocket boss Giovanni is typically only available to battle while completing Team Go Rocket Special Research. We get a new set of this type of research every few months, typically with a ...

  27. Go Tour Research task was reset? : r/pokemongo

    Reddit's #1 spot for Pokémon GO™ discoveries and research. The Silph Road is a grassroots network of trainers whose communities span the globe and hosts resources to help trainers learn about the game, find communities, and hold in-person PvP tournaments!

  28. Join us at Armageddon Expo Auckland Winter 2024!

    Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, XP, Pikachu Candy, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a red party hat! ... 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 ...