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Pokemon Go Field Research tasks & rewards for August 2024

If you’re looking for a roundup of all the Pokemon Go Field Research tasks in August 2024, we’ve broken them down into categories, alongside details of the Research Breakthrough rewards you can earn.

Field Research is a long-running feature in Pokemon Go that gives Trainers a variety of tasks to complete to earn rewards. Completing seven tasks over seven days will result in a Research Breakthrough, which is a guaranteed encounter with a desirable Pokemon.

These Field Research tasks incorporate various elements of gameplay. Some will ask you to catch different types of Pokemon, others require you to take part in Raid Battles , and a few will task you with earning Candies or Hearts with your Buddy .

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 it’s worth catching as many as possible during the Shared Skies season festivities. 

Completing the following tasks will get you one of the rewards listed in the right column . If there are multiple potential rewards, you’ll be given one of them at random.

Catching Field Research Tasks

Throwing Field Research Tasks

Battling Field Research Tasks

Buddy Field Research Tasks

Friendship Field Research Tasks

Egg Field Research Tasks

Miscellaneous Field Research Tasks

Special shout-out to Go Hub for help with these details.

What is Field Research in Pokemon Go?

Field Research is a series of tasks that are obtained by spinning a PokeStop or Gym . Players looking to rack up rewards will have to travel as they are only able to complete one task a day for each location.

Each task contains an objective, and trainers are given a reward for achieving it. Rewards can range from items like Poke Balls to encounters with specific Pokemon, which you can see in the tables above.

How do I unlock a Research Breakthrough?

To unlock a Research Breakthrough and get an encounter with the current month’s Pokemon, you’ll need to complete one Field Research task every day for seven days . The good news is they don’t have to be consecutive days, so you could do this over the space of a month if you wanted to.

Once you’ve completed a task, make sure you claim the reward on the Field Research progress page to earn a stamp. You can only earn one stamp per day, but completed tasks can be saved up and claimed at a later date to earn a stamp.

Once seven stamps have been earned, you can claim your Research Breakthrough reward by opening the package that appears at the top of the Field Research progress page.

How to get a Research Breakthrough in Pokemon Go

There are six potential Research Breakthrough encounters in August: Hisuian Growlithe, Larvitar, Audino, Axew, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o. They will be rewarded randomly, so you can’t predict which Pokemon you’ll get.

You’ll need to earn your seventh Field Research stamp and claim your big reward before the end of the season if you want to get one of these Pokemon, as a different set of rewards could take over then.

If you earn a stamp every day in August, you’ll be able to earn up to four Research Breakthroughs, meaning you’ll get the chance to catch four of these Pokemon, which is a great way to stock up on Candy.

Is there a Shiny Research Breakthrough in Pokemon Go?

According to the official season hub for Pokemon Go’s Shared Skies season, all of the Pokemon listed as Research Breakthrough rewards are available to get in Shiny forms, making them perfect targets for players who value rare and hard-to-get ‘mons. 

All past Pokemon Go Research Breakthrough rewards

Interested in seeing all of the past ‘mons made available through Research Breakthroughs in Pokemon Go’s history? Take a look at the full list below:

2018 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2019 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2020 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2021 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2022 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2023 Research Breakthrough Rewards

2024 Research Breakthrough Rewards

Field Research Breakthrough Shiny rates

Just like most species, Pokemon encounters from Field Research and Breakthrough rewards have a Shiny rate of around 1 in 450 . While not the best odds, it’s still better than most of the mainline RPGs.

If you want to increase your chances of finding a Shiny variation, make sure you don’t miss a single day of Field Research, as you’ll be able to get up to four Research Breakthrough encounters this way.

If you would like to stay updated with more stuff going on this month, check out the current Shadow Raid schedule and all the upcoming events .

Pokémon Go August Field Research tasks and their rewards explained

All Field Research tasks listed, plus Special Research and Research Breakthroughs work in Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go Field Research was a major addition for the game in 2018, introducing new Pokémon Go tasks for players to accomplish.

Completing Pokémon Field Research tasks in Pokémon Go also provides unique rewards as part of Research Breakthroughs , while Special Research tasks help you uncover never before seen Pokémon, including the elusive Mythical Pokémon Mew .

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Pokémon Go August Field Research tasks and Research Breakthrough rewards

Pokémon go field research quests explained, research breakthroughs explained, what are special research quests, everything else you need to know about research quests in pokémon go.

The August Field Research in Pokémon Go offers a collection of new and old Field Research tasks.

After completing seven tasks, the August Research Breakthrough reward Pokémon can be either Hisuian Growlithe, Larvitar, Audino, Axew, Furfrou or Jangmo-o .

As for the individual August Field Research rewards (via the community work on the Silph Road subreddit), we're also waiting for the Spinda form to be confirmed (though it could be Form 9, but there's a chance it will be both Form 7 and 8), they are as follows:

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 Wimpod
• Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon reward - Dratini, Bagon or Axew
• Catch 5 Water or Ground-type Pokémon reward - Swinub, Buizel or Tympole
• Catch 5 Electric or Flying-type Pokémon reward - Pidgey, Mareep or Electrike
• Catch 7 different species of Pokémon reward - Diglett
• Catch 15 different species of Pokémon reward - Clamperl
• Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost reward - Vulpix, Poliwag, Wingull, Hippopotas, Snover, Roggenrola or Vanillite
• Use 5 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon reward - Vulpix or Psyduck

Buddy related Field Research tasks

• Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy reward - Jigglypuff, Glameow, Buneary, Bunnelby, Litleo or Dedenne
• Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy reward - Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk

Poké Balls Throwing related Field Research tasks

• Make 5 Nice Throws reward - Diglett, Alolan Diglett or Sudowoodo
• Make 10 Nice Throws reward - Plusle or Minun
• Make 3 Great Throws reward - Omanyte, Kabuto, Clamperl, Binacle or Elgyem
• Make 5 Great Throws reward - Slakoth or Makuhita
• Make 3 Great Throws in a row reward - Lileep or Anorith
• Make 5 Great Throws Curveballs reward - Omanyte or Kabuto
• Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row reward - Spinda (Form 9 - to be confirmed)
• Make 2 Excellent Throws reward - Gible
• Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row reward - Larvitar, Beldum or Gible

Egg related Field Research tasks

• Hatch an Egg reward - Scyther, Sudowoodo, Nincada, Trubbish or Darumaka
• Hatch 2 Eggs reward - Sneasel, Mawile, Feebas, Galarian Darumaka

Battle related Field Research tasks

• Win in the Go Battle League reward - Poliwag, Marill or Croagunk
• Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket Grunts reward - Alolan Rattata

Raid related Field Research tasks

• Win a Raid reward - Sandygast
• Win 2 Raids reward - Lapras
• Win 5 Raids reward - Alolan Marowak, Exeggutor or Aerodactyl
• Win a Level 3 or higher Raid reward - Archen or Tirtouga

Friend related Field Research tasks

• Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each - Luvdisc
• Trade a Pokémon - Abra

Snapshot Field Research tasks

• Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon reward - Trapinch, Croagunk or Cottonee
• Take 3 snapshots of different wild Water-type Pokémon reward - Chinchou or Surskit
• Take 3 snapshots of different wild Flying-type Pokémon reward - Doduo or Hoothoot
• Take 3 snapshots of different wild Rock-type Pokémon reward - Geodude or Binacle

Powering up Pokémon Field Research tasks

• Power up Pokémon 3 times reward - Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle
• Power up Pokémon 5 times reward - Snivy, Tepig or Oshawott encounter
• Power up Pokémon 7 times reward - Rowlet, Litten or Popplio

Miscellaneous Field Research tasks

• Evolve a Pokémon reward - Eevee
• Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon reward - Onix
• Explore 2km reward - Pawmi
• Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Doduo, Hisuian Growlithe, Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke

Field research are missions collected one at a time by spinning a PokéStop, and will involve finding certain creatures, engaging in battles and other activities.

Every day PokéStops will give you a new quest, and each type of quest can have one of many different rewards, from previously Raid-exclusive consumables such as TMs and Rare Candy and common items such as Poké Balls.

Examples of quest types include:

• Catch one or two specific Pokemon (such as 3x Pidgey or Murkrow)
• Catch specific Types (such as catch 10x Normal Type Pokemon)
• Catch Weather -boosted Types
• Hatch a certain number of Eggs
• Battle in a Gym a certain number of times
• Battle in a Raid a certain number of times
• Evolve a certain number of Pokemon
• Make a certain number of specific throws (such as Nice, Great or Excellent)
• Spin a certain number of PokeStops

Some of these quest rewards even give you the chance to catch a mystery Pokémon. There's nothing exclusive here, but there does include uncommon and rare Pokémon, such as Tangela and Chansey, depending on the quest in particular.

As well as from a PokéStop, one additional research quest will also be added to your list at midnight local time. If you have a full roster of research, then you'll receive a fourth regardless - though if you still have four the following evening, no more will be added.

It's also worth knowing that, as of Thursday 1st June 2023 with the release of the Season of Hidden Gems , the quests and associated rewards now rotate on a seasonal basis. The only excpetion to this rule is the Spinda field research task. This means that both the field research tasks and rewards will remain the same for three months in total, only changing when a new season - both in Pokémon Go and real life - rolls around.

Finally, it's also worth knowing that if you pick up a quest, you are free to delete it and catch another by spinning another Pokéstop. You can also complete as many as you like in a day - so when you have space in your inventory, return to a PokéStop to start quest. Spin the same Pokéstop and you'll just get the same quest again though - Pokéstops give out set rewards, that are generally tailored to their location, which refresh every day at midnight. So if you want a new quest you'll need to spin another stop.

Event-exclusive field research tasks can also be saved in your field research collection and completed after said event ends.

Completing one Field Research quest per day will give you a stamp. Get seven stamps - which will take seven days - completes something known as a Research Breakthrough .

These have even greater rewards - including Stardust and Mystery Items - as well as an encounter with a very rare or Legendary Pokémon .

You'll also receive plenty of other items too - including a chance at Rare Candy, Pokéballs, Berries, 2,000 Stardust, 3,000 XP, and a Sinnoh Stone .

The best news about these Research Breakthrough catches is they cannot run away - it has a flee chance of 0 per cent - so the pressure is off. However, it has the same catch rate as normal, so be prepared for it to break out of your balls.

This means you can use Pinap Berries, or even use it as a chance to rack up some of the harder throwing-based Special Research streaks, without any risk of it running away.

It also comes with strong IVs, too, as if the Pokémon was appearing in a Raid encounter or Egg. It always appears at level 15, which is the same for all mystery Pokémon caught from Field Research rewards.

If you're curious, here is all the Research Breakthrough rewards so far:

Research Breakthrough rewards from 2018 to 2024:

• April 2018: Moltres reward and Fire-themed Field Research
• May 2018: Zapdos reward and Electric-themed Field Research
• June 2018: Articuno reward and Ice / Water-themed Field Research
• July 2018: Snorlax reward and Kanto-themed Field Research
• August 2018: Raikou reward and Electric-themed Field Research
• September 2018: Entei reward and Fire-themed Field Research
• October 2018: Suicune reward and Water-themed Field Research
• November 2018: Shedinja reward and Bug-themed Field Research
• December 2018: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Entei, Raikou and Suicune reward
• January to February 2019: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Ho-Oh and Lugia reward
• March to April 2019: Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Regirock, Regice and Registeel reward
• May to June 2019: Ho-Oh, Lugia, Latios and Latias reward
• July to August 2019: Latios, Latias, Kyogre and Groudon reward
• September to October 2019: Flower crown Eevee reward
• November to December 2019: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Kyogre and Groundon reward
• January 2020: Lapras that knows Ice Shard and Ice Beam
• February 2020: Woobat
• March 2020: Ferroseed
• April 2020: Alolan Exeggutor
• May 2020: Shinx
• June 2020: Trapinch
• July 2020: Larvitar
• August 2020: Scraggy
• September 2020: Alolan Raichu
• October 2020: Shedinja
• November 2020: Togetic
• December 2020: Lapras and Darumaka
• January 2021: Chansey
• February 2021: Snorlax
• March 2021: Gible
• April 2021: Frillish
• May 2021: Galarian Ponyta
• June 2021: Clamperl
• July 2021: Rufflet
• August 2021: Chimecho
• September 2021: Ditto
• October 2021: Yamask
• November 2021: Vullaby
• December 2021: Deino
• January 2022: Onix
• February 2022: Espurr
• March 2022: Alolan Vulpix
• April 2022: Alolan Marowak
• May 2022: Alolan Grimer
• June 2022: Klink
• July 2022: Lickitung
• August 2022: Galarian Stunfisk
• September 2022: Medicham and a Premium Raid Pass
• October 2022: Shedinja
• November 2022: Starmie
• December 2022, January and February 2023: Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Deino, Furfrou or Goomy
• March, April and May 2023: Parasect, Pinsir, Snorlax, Gible, Furfrou or Goomy
• June, July and August 2023: Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Goomy or Noibat
• September, October and November 2023: Galarian Farfetch'd, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou or Goomy
• December 2023, January and February 2024: Lapras, Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Furfrou, Goomy or Jangmo-O
• March, April and May 2024: Hisuian Sneasel, Furfrou, Goomy, Sandygast, Jangmo-o and Dubwool
• June, July and August 2024: Hisuian Growlithe, Larvitar, Audino, Axew, Furfrou, Jangmo-o

Finally, the question is - when do the special reward Pokémon change in your Research Breakthrough progress? It's when you claim the reward for your final Field Research task.

So, you can complete the task, but just don't claim the reward for that task before 1pm PST / 9pm UK time of the first of the month, as doing so will activate the arrival of the Special Research reward at the top of the screen.

If it's before then, it'll be the reward for the month before (so in October 2018, this was Suicune). Wait until after, it'll be the next month's (so in November 2018, this is Shedinja).

To clarify further, this is when you complete the task, not open it. Even if you then open it after the change, it'll be the prior month's Pokémon. To be safe, wait until it's the new month if you want to get the latest creature.

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Special Research quests, meanwhile, are story-based questlines with unique rewards. Unlike Field Research quests, these are fixed objectives that every player will face, and appear in the game infrequently.

The first available is ' A Mythical Discovery ', with the arrival of the game's first Mythical creature - Mew - as the end reward.

Our A Mythical Discovery explains the eight steps required to unlock Mew, which includes finding specific Pokémon, participating in Raid and Gym battles, and reaching a certain Trainer level.

Since then we've seen more special research quests arrive for other mythical Pokémon, like Celebi and Meloetta , and ones themed around battling Team Go Rocket or investigating the Ultra Beasts. Ocassionally, you can even purchase a special research from the in-game Pokémon Go store, like Wish Granted , which will allow you to earn additional Pokémon, items or avatar clothing.

Make sure you're playing Pokémon Go regularly to ensure you're keeping up with all of the special research quests! Remember - since they don't have deadlines, you can complete these quests at your own pace.

Though the quest features are well explained in the game, there's some nuance that will help you get the most out of each objective you undertake.

• Completing one of the Special Research objectives will not add a daily stamp to your Research Breakthrough progress - it must be from a Field Research quest instead.
• You can cancel and complete as many Field Research quests as you want per day.
• As long as you have space for it, you will recieve one field research task automatically every day.
• It's possible to have multiple of the same Field Quest at once, and complete them all at the same time.
• Pokémon encounters from Research quests always feature Level 15 Pokémon, with the 66 per cent to 100 per cent IV spreads you also find in Raid or Egg encounters, and are unaffected by the weather.
• Certain Special Research quests (also known as Mew steps ) will be automatically completed if you complete their requirements since they are impossible to 'repeat', such as reaching a certain Trainer or medal level.

• You can spin the same PokéStop for Stop-spinning quests, and there is no difference between Gym Discs and PokéStop Discs when completing spin quests - though Gym Discs don't count towards "new Pokéstop" quests.
• You don't have to 'view' a quest in the quest screen to complete it, so if you don't have time to check what it is (if you're on a bus and there are PokéStops and Pokémon to catch quickly, for example) then it can wait - and if it's the right type of quest, you might have started work on it by the time you check it.
• Pokémon Go Plus can be used to collect quests from PokéStops and complete objectives.
• The mystery Pokémon you can catch after completing certain Field Research quests have the same high-end IV range as Egg and Gym Pokémon.
• You have to catch the mystery Pokémon in order to clear the research from your quest log - you can run away and come back, but you need to catch it to clear the quest, even if it's a rubbish Pokémon. Fleeing and trying again won't reset the Pokémon's stats, either - once it spawns, they're fixed.
• You can "cheese" the "Battle in X number of Raids" quests, by deliberately dodging your way through them until the timer runs out and retrying repeatedly. This is a great way to save on Raid Passes and complete the quest quickly, if you don't mind killing some time. Note that EX Raids do also count towards Raid quests, too.
• Catching evolved forms of Pokémon does count towards "Catch X number of Y Pokémon" quests. So I could catch a Gloom for a "Catch 2 Oddish" quest and it would count.

• Similarly, throwing better-tierd throws than required in ball-throwing quests counts too. So throwing a Great or Excellent Throw will count towards "Make 5 Nice Throws".
• You can miss days and not lose your streak of Stamps - it's just a cap of one Stamp that can be earned per day, not a "streak" that can be lost by missing a day, like the ones for spinning a Pokéstop or catching a Pokémon every day.
• Dittos count towards the types they're disguised as too - so a Ditto disguised as a Pidge will count towards "Catch 3 Pidgey" quests.
• Hatching and evolving Pokémon doesn't count towards catching tasks, you have to physically catch them in the wild or from Raid or mystery Pokémon encounters.
• You can indeed work towards two quests at once - so landing a Great Throw on a Pidgey will both count towards "Catch 3 Pidgey" and "Make 3 Great Throws" quests.
• You can delay claiming rewards for both Field and Special Research, although they'll need to be cleared before you get new ones. Delaying the rewards for you Special Research in particular is a good idea, as some of the later requests reward thousands of XP - it might be worth popping a Lucky Egg before claiming them all together.

Thanks to the Silph Road subreddit for filling in the gaps on some of the above.

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Are you looking for the current research tasks for Pokémon GO? New field research tasks give players the chance to earn tons of rewards, from special Pokémon to useful items in-game.

Pokémon GO is still going strong despite being released in 2016. There are tons of Pokémon to catch, PokéStops to visit, and Raids to participate in. With Pokémon GO Plus here, there’s even more fun to be had. If you’re looking for the latest round of field research tasks to complete, we’re here to give you all the tasks, and their rewards.

January 2024 Field Research Tasks for Pokémon GO

Here are all the Pokémon GO January Research tasks, including their rewards:

Catching Pokémon Research Tasks

Poké Balls Throwing Research Tasks

Buddy Research Tasks

Egg Research Tasks

Battle Research Tasks

Raid Research Tasks

Snapshot Research Tasks

Powering Up Research Tasks

Friend Research Tasks

Misc Research Tasks

What are Pokémon GO research tasks?

Research tasks in Pokémon GO are objectives you can complete for rewards. As you can see, most of the objectives are from simply playing the game, like catching and evolving Pokémon, participating in Raids, and spending time with your Buddy Pokémon.

You can pick up these research tasks from spinning PokéStops, but they are also added to your tasks at midnight local time. You can complete as many as you’d like in a day.

New Research Tasks

At the beginning of a new month, a new round of research tasks will be introduced for players to complete. Make sure to finish all of yours before the reset, as you won’t be able to complete them once they’re gone.

That’s everything you need to know about the January 2024 research tasks for Pokémon GO. Be sure to check out how to get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO and how to get Sinnoh Stones in the game so you can be the best trainer your city has seen.

Pokémon GO field research tasks FAQs

How often do field research tasks update?

There are new field research tasks given out each month for players to complete.

How many field research tasks can you complete in a day?

You are able to complete as many research tasks as you’d like in one day. There is no limit on completing field research tasks.

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Pokémon Go guide: Field Research Tasks and encounters

Complete daily tasks to get some Legendary Pokémon

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Pokémon Go has basic missions that players can complete in exchange for Pokémon encounters, items, and Stardust. They’re called Field Research Tasks.

Spinning Pokéstops will give players a Field Research Task to complete. Each stop will give a task once a day and players can hold up to three tasks at once. Upon completing a task, players will get a stamp marked with the date. After getting seven stamps from seven different days, players will encounter a special Pokémon, as well as get Stardust, items, and some XP as rewards. Players can turn in multiple tasks a day, but will only receive one stamp for the first task they complete that day. Note that after completing a task, you can wait to turn it in, if you want to save the stamp for another day.

As of May 2, the pool of special Pokémon include Latios , Latias , Lugia , and Ho-Oh , with all of them having a chance to appear Shiny.

Completing the individual tasks also reward sweet stuff. Rare spawns like Aerodactyl or Chansey can be rewards for tasks, as well as important loot like Rare Candy or Golden Razzberries.

Here’s a complete list of the current Field Research Tasks and the rewards, as of May 2. The list will change over time, so be sure to check back every month or two to see if it has been switched.

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

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All Triumph Together Exclusive Field Research Tasks in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go’s Triumph Together event is drawing to a close on Aug. 31, which gives us three days to take advantage of some exclusive Field Research tasks that spawn a bunch of the season’s most popular Pokémon.

The end-of-season tasks can be found by spinning any Pokéstop. Some have a chance to spawn unique Pokémon like Tandemaus, which are usually only available in Party Play. Be sure to make the most of the list below while you can.

Pokémon Go Triumph Together Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Four main quests are on offer in Pokémon Go until Aug. 31, with most rewards being random. When looking out for these specific Field Research Tasks at Pokéstops, ensure they have the event banner in the bottom right corner to know if you’ll get one of these rare spawns.

All of these Pokémon, apart from Tandemaus, have a slim chance of being shiny, too , so long as the odds are in your favor. There are no boosted odds here, so if you find a shiny by some miracle, you’ll end the season on a high.

If you took part in Pokémon G o Fest this year or made the most of the season, there might not be anything unique on the list for you to go out of your way to get. I’d say most of the 7km Egg Spawns are far better rewards than the slim Field Research offerings, as at least in the Eggs, you get costumed Slakoth and a bunch of other seasonal goodies that were only around for a few days.

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All Pokémon Go Field Research Tasks, Rewards, & Encounters

In Pokémon Go , Field Research tasks are regularly cycled out for events and seasons, which makes it hard to keep up on what tasks are available, and what rewards you might get from them. Below, we have provided the lineup and most recent changes to the Field Research task list, as well as what rewards and encounters you can receive from them.

Event Tasks & Rewards

These tasks are exclusive to any events that are currently running. If no events are running, you'll want to look at the Encounter Tasks and the Item Tasks below.

Encounter Tasks

Catching and Throwing Tasks

Buddy & Adventure Tasks

Battle & Advancement Tasks

Related: Fighting Pokémon Weaknesses & Counters in Pokémon Go

Reward Tasks

Completing the tasks below will reward you with items, Balls, Berries, or Stardust.

That's everything we can expect for Field Research tasks for now! Be sure to check out our Pokémon Go homepage for more great content and guides!

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Special Research

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.

• 1.1.1.1 A Mythical Discovery
• 1.1.1.2 A Ripple in Time
• 1.1.1.3 A Thousand-Year Slumber
• 1.1.1.4 Investigate a Mysterious Energy
• 1.1.1.5 Misunderstood Mischief
• 1.1.1.6 Finding Your Voice
• 1.1.2 Let's GO, Meltan
• 1.1.3.1 A Spooky Message
• 1.1.3.2 A Spooky Message 2019
• 1.1.3.3 A Spooky Message Unmasked
• 1.1.3.4 What Lies Beneath the Mask
• 1.1.3.5 Mysterious Masks
• 1.1.4 Jump-Start Research
• 1.1.5 A Troubling Situation
• 1.1.6.1 Looming in the Shadows
• 1.1.6.2 A Challenging Development
• 1.1.6.3 The Take-Over Continues
• 1.1.6.4 A Professor’s Work is Never Done
• 1.1.6.5 The Shadow Threat Grows
• 1.1.6.6 An Inter-egg-sting Development
• 1.1.6.7 The Higher They Fly...
• 1.1.6.8 A Seven-Colored Shadow
• 1.1.6.9 Silent Schemes
• 1.1.6.10 Field Notes: Team GO Rocket
• 1.1.6.11 Ultra Beast Protection Efforts
• 1.1.7 Celebrate 2019
• 1.1.8 Throwback Challenge Champion 2020
• 1.1.9 A Mega Discovery
• 1.1.10.1 Level 43 Challenge
• 1.1.10.2 Level 45 Challenge
• 1.1.10.3 Level 48 Challenge
• 1.1.10.4 Level 50 Challenge
• 1.1.11.1 Distracted by Something Shiny
• 1.1.11.2 Search for Zarude!
• 1.1.12 Season of Legends
• 1.1.13 BIDOOF
• 1.1.14 Voltorb from the Hisui Region?!
• 1.1.15.1 A Melemele Adventure
• 1.1.15.2 An Akala Adventure
• 1.1.15.3 An Ula'ula Adventure
• 1.1.15.4 A Poni Adventure
• 1.1.15.5 Alola to Alola
• 1.1.16 April Fool' 2-Oh?-22
• 1.1.17 A Mega Moment
• 1.1.18 A Mysterious Incense Part 1
• 1.1.19 A Mysterious Incense Part 2
• 1.1.20 A Cosmic Companion
• 1.2 Ticketed events
• 1.3.1 GO Fest 2018
• 1.3.2 Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA
• 1.3.3 GO Fest 2019—Chicago
• 1.3.4 GO Fest 2019—Dortmund
• 1.3.5 GO Fest 2019—Yokohama
• 1.3.6 Safari Zone St. Louis 2020-2021
• 1.3.7 Safari Zone Liverpool 2020-2021
• 1.3.8 Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020-2021
• 1.3.9 City Spotlight 2020
• 1.3.10 Safari Zone Seville 2022
• 1.3.11 Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin
• 1.3.12.1 Park Experience
• 1.3.12.2 City Experience
• 1.3.13 Safari Zone Goyang 2022
• 1.4.1 Professor's Research
• 2 In other languages
• 4 References

List 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

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.

A Ripple in Time

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.

A Thousand-Year Slumber

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.

Investigate a Mysterious Energy

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.

Misunderstood Mischief

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.

• Part 1: September 1, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 2: September 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. local time.
• Part 3: September 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 4: September 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 5: October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 5: October 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 7: November 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 8: November 9, 2021 at 12 a.m. local time.

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.

Finding Your Voice

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.

Let's GO, Meltan

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 .

Halloween Special Research

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.

A Spooky Message 2019

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

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]

What Lies Beneath the Mask

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.

Mysterious Masks

Mysterious Masks is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 20, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time.

Jump-Start Research

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.

A Troubling Situation

A Troubling Situation is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting July 25, 2019 for players level 8 or higher.

Giovanni Special Research

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

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 .

A Challenging Development

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

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.

A Professor’s Work is Never Done

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.

The Shadow Threat Grows

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

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 .

The Higher They Fly...

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.

A Seven-Colored Shadow

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 .

Silent Schemes

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 .

Field Notes: Team GO Rocket

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.

Ultra Beast Protection Efforts

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 .

Celebrate 2019

Celebrate 2019 is a set of tasks that can be unlocked starting December 14, 2019 at 9a.m. local time.

Throwback Challenge Champion 2020

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.

A Mega Discovery

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.

Level Up Challenges

These Special Researches are unlocked when a trainer reaches level 43, 45, 48 and 50.

Level 43 Challenge

Level 43 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 43.

Level 45 Challenge

Level 45 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 45.

Level 48 Challenge

Level 48 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 48.

Level 50 Challenge

Level 50 Challenge is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 50.

Secrets of the Jungle tie-ins

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 .

Search for Zarude!

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 .

Season of Legends

Season of Legends is a Special Research that became available on March 09, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.

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.

Voltorb from the Hisui Region?!

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.

Season of Alola

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

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.

An Akala Adventure

An Akala Adventure is a Special Research that became available on March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

An Ula'ula Adventure

An Ula'ula Adventure is a Special Research that became available on April 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

A Poni Adventure

A Poni Adventure is a Special Research that became available on May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Alola to Alola

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.

April Fool' 2-Oh?-22

April Fool' 2-Oh?-22 is a Special Research that became available on April 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

A Mega Moment

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.

A Mysterious Incense Part 1

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 .

A Mysterious Incense Part 2

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 .

A Cosmic Companion

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 .

• Part 1: September 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time.
• Part 2: October 5, 2022.
• Part 3: November 23, 2022.

Ticketed events

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.

Event-exclusive Special Research

These are sets of Special Research that are exclusive to certain real-world events .

GO Fest 2018

Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2018 held at Chicago, Illinois on July 14 and 15, 2018.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA

Special Research was available to players at the Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA event held from August 29 to September 2, 2018.

GO Fest 2019—Chicago

Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Chicago held at Chicago, Illinois from June 14 to 16, 2019.

GO Fest 2019—Dortmund

Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Dortmund held at Dortmund, Germany from July 4 to 7, 2019.

GO Fest 2019—Yokohama

Special Research was available to players at the GO Fest 2019 Yokohama held at Yokohama, Japan from August 6 to 12, 2019.

Safari Zone St. Louis 2020-2021

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).

Safari Zone Liverpool 2020-2021

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).

Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020-2021

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).

City Spotlight 2020

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 .

Safari Zone Seville 2022

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 .

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin

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.