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[[File:A Mythical Discovery Menu GO.png|thumb|200px|Menu for ''A Mythical Discovery'']]
[[File:A Mythical Discovery Menu GO.png|thumb|200px|Menu for ''A Mythical Discovery'']]


'''Special Research''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルリサーチ''' ''Special Research'') are tasks assigned by [[Professor Willow]] in {{g|GO}}. Unlike [[Field Research]], Special Research tasks have separate, fixed objectives outlined by Professor Willow, and they cannot be obtained from spinning [[PokéStop]]s.  
'''Special Research''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルリサーチ''' ''Special Research'') are tasks in {{g|GO}}.
Usually, they are assigned by [[Professor Willow]]. However, in multiple cases [[Rhi]] of the [[Ultra Recon Squad|GO Ultra Recon Squad]] has taken Willow's stead. In some special storylines, a leader of [[Team GO Rocket]], [[Arlo]], {{GO|Cliff}}, or {{GO|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 [[PokéStop]]s.


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 {{DL|Individual values|In Pokémon GO|IV}} of 10 in each stat and an initial [[Power Up]] level of 15. Special Research is currently the only method of obtaining {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}} (both in their respective standard and {{pkmn2|Shiny}} variants), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Victini}}, and [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Yamask}}. Those Pokémon are programmed to have a 100% catch rate.
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 {{DL|Individual values|Pokémon GO|IV}} of 10 in each stat and an initial [[Power Up]] level of 15. Special Research is currently the only method of obtaining {{p|Mew}} (and its {{pkmn2|Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Victini}}, Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Meloetta|Aria Forme}} {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, and {{p|Zarude}}. Those Pokémon are programmed to have a 100% catch rate.


Most Special Research tasks are available once the player reaches [[Trainer level|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.
Most Special Research tasks are available once the player reaches [[Trainer level|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.


== List of Special Research ==
==List of Special Research==
===Globally available Special Research===
===Globally available Special Research===
====Mythical Special Research====
====Mythical Special Research====
These Special Researches introduce the player to unique [[Mythical Pokémon]]. These researches reward a single non-{{pkmn2|Shiny}} Mythical Pokémon that cannot be [[Trade#Pokémon GO|traded]] or sent back to Professor Willow. With the exception of {{p|Mew}}, those Mythical Pokémon are introduced first as exclusive rewards during the paying [[List_of_events_in_Pokémon_GO|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.
These Special Researches introduce the player to unique [[Mythical Pokémon]]. These researches reward a single non-{{pkmn2|Shiny}} Mythical Pokémon that cannot be [[Trade#Pokémon GO|traded]] or sent back to Professor Willow. With the exception of {{p|Mew}}, those Mythical Pokémon are introduced first as exclusive rewards during the paying [[List of events (GO)|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=====
[[File:Mew in Pokémon GO.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''A Mythical Discovery'']][[File:GO Guide Catch 6.png|thumb|right|150px|The Mew encounter]]
[[File:Mew in Pokémon GO.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''A Mythical Discovery'']][[File:GO Guide Catch 6.png|thumb|right|150px|The Mew encounter]]
''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 parts, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch {{p|Mew}}. These tasks have been available since March 31, 2018.
''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 {{p|Mew}}. These tasks have been available since March 31, 2018.


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| '''2/8'''
| '''2/8'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 2 [[Candy|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|Buddy}}
| Earn 2 [[Candy (GO)|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|Buddy}}
| 1000 XP
| 1000 XP
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 7/8
| Completing 7/8
| {{MSP/GO|151|Mew}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0151|Mew}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''8/8'''
| '''8/8'''
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=====A Ripple in Time=====
=====A Ripple in Time=====
[[File:A Ripple in Time artwork.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''A Ripple in Time'']]
[[File:A Ripple in Time artwork.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''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 parts, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch {{p|Celebi}}.  
''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 {{p|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.  
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.
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/8
| Completing 3/8
| {{MSP/GO|133|Eevee}}, {{bag/GO|King's Rock}}×1, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0133|Eevee}}, {{bag/GO|King's Rock}}×1, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/8'''
| '''4/8'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Walk 10 km with {{p|Eevee}} as your {{pkmn2|Buddy}} to earn [[Candy]]
| Walk 10 km with {{p|Eevee}} as your {{pkmn2|Buddy}} to earn {{OBP|Candy|GO}}
| 2500 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/8
| Completing 4/8
| {{MSP/GO|133|Eevee}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500, {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0133|Eevee}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500, {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/8'''
| '''5/8'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy
| Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy
| 3000 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
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| '''7/8'''
| '''7/8'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 40 {{t|Grass}}- or {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon  
| Catch 40 {{t|Grass}}- or {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| 4000 XP
| 4000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 7/8
| Completing 7/8
| {{MSP/GO|251|Celebi}}, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0251|Celebi}}, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10 {{tt|*|If player already has Celebi.}}
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10 {{tt|*|If player already has Celebi}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''8/8'''
| '''8/8'''
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 8/8
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 8/8
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5500{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5500{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20
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=====A Thousand-Year Slumber=====
=====A Thousand-Year Slumber=====
[[File:A Thousand-Year Slumber Artwork.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''A Thousand-Year Slumber'']]
[[File:A Thousand-Year Slumber Artwork.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''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 parts, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch {{p|Jirachi}}. These tasks have been available since August 20, 2019.
''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 {{p|Jirachi}}. These tasks have been available since August 20, 2019.


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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{MSP/GO|039|Jigglypuff}}
| {{MSP/GO|0039|Jigglypuff}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 new friends
| Make 3 new friends
| {{MSP/GO|349|Feebas}}
| {{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/7
| Completing 1/7
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Whismur}}
| Catch 3 {{p|Whismur}}
| {{candy|item=yes|Whismur}}×10  
| {{candy|item=yes|Whismur}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a {{p|Feebas}}
| Evolve a {{p|Feebas}}
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a [[photography|snapshot]] of {{p|Loudred}}
| Take a [[photography|snapshot]] of {{p|Loudred}}
| {{MSP/GO|143|Snorlax}}
| {{MSP/GO|0143|Snorlax}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Throws in a row
| Make 3 Great Throws in a row
| 2000 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 [[Candy|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| Earn 3 [[Candy (GO)|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| 2000 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle a team leader 3 times
| Battle a team leader 3 times
| {{MSP/GO|402|Kricketune}}
| {{MSP/GO|0402|Kricketune}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win against another Trainer 7 times
| Win against another Trainer 7 times
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| 3000 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/7  
| Completing 5/7
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 5 [[photography|snapshots]] of {{t|Steel}}- or {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| Take 5 [[photography|snapshots]] of {{t|Steel}}- or {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|358|Chimecho}}
| {{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 excellent Curveball throws
| Make 3 excellent Curveball throws
| {{MSP/GO|437|Bronzong}}
| {{MSP/GO|0437|Bronzong}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 7 days in a row
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 7 days in a row
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 6/7
| Completing 6/7
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000  
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''7/7'''
| '''7/7'''
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 7/7
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 7/7
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|385|Jirachi}}, {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, [[File:GO Jirachi Shirt male.png|60px|link=Style (GO)|Jirachi Shirt]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}, {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, [[File:GO Jirachi Shirt male.png|60px|link=Style (GO)|Jirachi Shirt]]
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, [[File:GO Jirachi Shirt male.png|60px|link=Style (GO)|Jirachi Shirt]] {{tt|*|If player already has Jirachi.}}
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, [[File:GO Jirachi Shirt male.png|60px|link=Style (GO)|Jirachi Shirt]] {{tt|*|If player already has Jirachi}}
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=====Investigate a Mysterious Energy=====
=====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 parts, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch {{p|Victini}}. These tasks have been available since September 29, 2020.
''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 {{p|Victini}}. These tasks have been available since September 29, 2020.


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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/6
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×30, {{MSP/GO|280|Ralts}}, {{stardust|item=yes}} x1000
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×30, {{MSP/GO|0280|Ralts}}, {{stardust|item=yes}} ×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| Catch 30 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|605|Elgyem}}
| {{MSP/GO|0605|Elgyem}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| Catch 30 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|554|Darumaka}}
| {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| Hatch 3 Eggs
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 2/6
| 1000 XP, {{MSP/GO|255|Torchic}}, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×30
| 1000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0255|Torchic}}, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×30
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''3/6'''
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 3/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Revive}}×3, {{MSP/GO|196|Espeon}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×1000
{{bag/GO|Revive}}×3, {{MSP/GO|0196|Espeon}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''4/6'''
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|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 4/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×3, {{MSP/GO|494|Victini}}, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3
{{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×3, {{MSP/GO|0494|Victini}}, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3
<br>{{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×3, {{candy|item=yes|Victini}}×20, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3 {{tt|*|If player has unlocked GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory.}}
<br>{{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×3, {{candy|item=yes|Victini}}×20, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3 {{tt|*|If player has unlocked GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''5/6'''
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| 1000 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6  
| Completing 5/6
| {{sticker|Victiny}}×5, {{stardust|item=yes}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| {{sticker|pgo fest victini 05}}×5, {{stardust|item=yes}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''6/6'''
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====Let's GO, Meltan====
=====Misunderstood Mischief=====
[[File:Meltan in Pokémon GO.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Meltan]]
''Misunderstood Mischief'' is a set of Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player in order to investigate the mischiefs of {{p|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 (GO)|Season of Mischief]] from September 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021.
''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 parts, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch {{p|Meltan}}.
* 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|Mischief Unbound]] Special Research for free.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/9'''
| '''1/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 5 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Make 10 Nice Throws
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| Use an Incense
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 5 Pokémon
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/9
| Completing 1/16
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×1
|
{{MSP/GO|0574|Gothita}}, {{stardust}}×1000, 500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/9'''
| '''2/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 2 [[Candy|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 10 Great Throws
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before September 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. local time}}
| 1000 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/9
| Completing 2/16
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|
720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/9'''
| '''3/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{p|Ditto}}
| Make 5 Curveball Throws
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 2 {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in 2 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| Earn 5000 Stadust
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/9
| Completing 3/16
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×3, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3
|
{{MSP/GO|0720|Hoopa}}, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/9'''
| '''4/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon  
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before September 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time}}
| 2000 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/16
|
720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 10 times
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0063|Abra}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon
| Evolve 3 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| 2000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/16
|
{{MSP/GO|0202|Wobbuffet}}, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×10, {{Candy|item=yes|Inkay}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before September 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time}}
| 2000 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/9
| Completing 6/16
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| 720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/9'''
| '''7/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|0676|Furfrou}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a {{p|Grimer}}
| Catch a {{p|Furfrou}}
| 2500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{p|Slugma}} or {{p|Gulpin}}
| Earn a heart with your buddy
| 2500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 7/16
|
{{MSP/GO|0572|Minccino}}, {{bag/GO|Unova Stone}}×1, {{Candy|item=yes|Furfrou}}×15
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''8/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 20 Great Throws
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time}}
| 2500 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/9
| Completing 8/16
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×5
| 720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/9'''
| '''9/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a {{p|Magnemite}}
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
| 3000 XP
| {{candy|Slowpoke|item=yes}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{p|Exeggcute}}
| Transfer 30 Pokémon
| 3000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0079G|Slowpoke|Galarian Slowpoke}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in 10 raids
| Evolve one {{p|Slowpoke}}
| 3000 XP
| 1990 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 6/9
| Completing 9/16
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1, {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}×1, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}, {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5, {{Mega Energy|Slowbro}}×40
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''7/9'''
| '''10/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 {{p|Drowzee}}
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before October 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time}}
| 3500 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 10/16
| 720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''11/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{candy|Yamask|item=yes}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| {{candy|Phantump|item=yes}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{p|Cubone}}
| Catch 30 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| 3500 XP
| {{candy|Pumpkaboo|item=yes}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 11/16
| {{MSP/GO|0025F19|Pikachu|Mimikyu costume}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15, {{Mega Energy|Gengar}}×40
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''12/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 {{p|Scyther}}
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before November 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time}}
| 3500 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 7/9
| Completing 12/16
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
| 720 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''8/9'''
| '''13/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make a new friend
| {{MSP/GO|0307|Meditite}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 2 {{p|Omanyte}} or {{p|Kabuto}}
| Send 10 Gifts to friends
| 4000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0170|Chinchou}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 2 {{p|Lileep}} or {{p|Anorith}}
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 4000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 13/16
| {{MSP/GO|0522|Blitzle}}, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, {{candy|Dedenne|item=yes}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''14/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch an {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before November 9, 2021 at 12 a.m. local time}}
| 4000 XP
<br>''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust}}×720
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 8/9
| Completing 14/16
|  
| 720 XP
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×8000, {{MSP/GO|808|Meltan}}, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''9/9'''
| '''15/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| 4500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Leaders
| 4500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 4500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 9/9
| Completing 15/16
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×9000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Meltan}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2, {{Mega Energy|Houndoom}}×40
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''16/16'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"| Completing 16/16
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|
{{MSP/GO|0477|Dusknoir}}, {{candy|Hoopa|item=yes}}×20, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|}
|}


====Halloween Special Research====
=====Finding Your Voice=====
=====A Spooky Message=====
''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 {{p|Meloetta}}. These tasks have been available since September 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
[[File:GO Halloween 2018.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2018]]
''A Spooky Message'' is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2018. This special research introduced {{p|Spiritomb}} into the game.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/3'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| Take a snapshot of your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|355|Duskull}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 8 Great Throws
| Catch 30 {{type|normal}} Pokémon
| 1080 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0431|Glameow}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| Evolve 15 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|108|Lickitung}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×30
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/3
| Completing 1/6
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|
{{MSP/GO|0133|Eevee}}, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/3'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|200|Misdreavus}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| 1080 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{MSP/GO|442|Spiritomb}}
| {{MSP/GO|0113|Chansey}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/3
| Completing 2/6
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|
{{MSP/GO|0218|Slugma}}, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/3'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Win 3 Gym battles
| 1080 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0391|Monferno}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Battle in 3 raids
| 1080 XP
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| 1080 XP
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 3/3
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×8, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080
|
|}
{{MSP/GO|0297|Hariyama}}, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
 
=====A Spooky Message 2019=====
[[File:GO Halloween 2019.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 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 {{p|Spiritomb}}.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/3'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| Ean 20000 Stardust
| {{MSP/GO|607|Litwick}}
| {{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 8 Great Throws
| Catch 30 different species of Pokémon
| 1080 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0294|Loudred}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| Spin 3 PokéStops
| {{MSP/GO|302|Sableye}}
| {{MSP/GO|0402|Kricketune}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/3
| Completing 4/6
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|
{{MSP/GO|0648|Meloetta}}, 2000 XP, {{stardust}}×2000
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Meloetta}}×20, 2000 XP, {{stardust}}×2000{{tt|*|If player has unlocked The Melody Pokémon}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/3'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| Take a [[photography|snapshot]] of {{p|Meloetta}}
| {{MSP/GO|562|Yamask}}
| {{candy|item=yes|Meloetta}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before
| Make a new friend
| 1080 XP
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| Send 3 Gifts to Friends
| {{MSP/GO|442|Spiritomb}}
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/3
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|
{{sticker|pgoFest2021 meloetta 1}}×5; 2500 XP, {{stardust}}×2500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/3'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1080 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1080 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1080 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 3/3
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×8, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Meloetta}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|}
|}


=====A Spooky Message Unmasked=====
====Let's GO, Meltan====
[[File:GO Halloween 2020.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2020]]
[[File:Meltan in Pokémon GO.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Meltan]]
''A Spooky Message Unmasked'' is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2020. It allows Trainers to catch {{p|Spiritomb}} as well as [[Galar]]ian {{p|Yamask}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2020/ Steel yourself for some spooky scary shenanigans during Pokémon GO Halloween 2020!]</ref>
''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 {{p|Meltan}}.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| Spin 5 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{MSP/GO|355|Duskull}}
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 4 Pokémon
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×340
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 34 Pokémon
| Transfer 5 Pokémon
| 340 XP
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/9
| {{MSP/GO|562|Yamask}}, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| Earn 2 [[Candy (GO)|Candies]] walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| {{MSP/GO|302|Sableye}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 8 Nice Throws
| Make 10 Great Throws
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| 1080 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/9
| {{MSP/GO|442|Spiritomb}}, {{bag/GO|Potion}}×10, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×8
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| Catch a {{p|Ditto}}
| {{MSP/GO|607|Litwick}}
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 9 Great Throws
| Win 2 {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 49 Pokémon
| Battle in 2 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| 490 XP
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/9
| {{MSP/GO|562G|Yamask}}, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×4, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×9
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×3, {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| 3400 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon
| 1080 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| 4900 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 4/9
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×4, {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×9, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4900
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|}
 
====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 [[Trainer level|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.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''5/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make a new friend
| Evolve a {{p|Grimer}}
| 5000 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 Pokémon with [[Weather]] Boost
| Catch 5 {{p|Slugma}} or {{p|Gulpin}}
| 5000 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch an {{pkmn|Egg}}
| Make 20 Great Throws
| 5000 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 5/9
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×5
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{MSP/GO|147|Dratini}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''6/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a {{p|Dratini}}
| Evolve a {{p|Magnemite}}
| 10000 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a [[photography|snapshot]] of Dratini
| Catch 5 {{p|Exeggcute}}
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×30
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a [[Candy]] with your {{pkmn2|Buddy}}
| Battle in 10 raids
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×30
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 6/9
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1, {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}×1, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''7/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Power Up|Power up]] Pokémon 10 times
| Evolve 1 {{p|Drowzee}}
| 15000 XP
| 3500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Trainer Battle (GO)|Battle a Trainer]] in the Great League
| Catch 1 {{p|Cubone}}
| 15000 XP
| 3500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| Evolve 1 {{p|Scyther}}
| 15000 XP
| 3500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 7/9
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, 15000 XP, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×2
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''8/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
| Catch 2 {{p|Omanyte}} or {{p|Kabuto}}
| {{MSP/GO|390|Chimchar}}
| 4000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} from a [[Field Research|Field Research Breakthrough]] or raid
| Catch 2 {{p|Lileep}} or {{p|Anorith}}
| {{MSP/GO|393|Piplup}}
| 4000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| Catch an {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| {{MSP/GO|387|Turtwig}}
| 4000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 8/9
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{MSP/GO|133 s|Eevee|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×8000, {{MSP/GO|0808|Meltan}}, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''9/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of Eevee
| ''Claim reward!''
| 30000 XP
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 5 [[Gift]]s to friends
| ''Claim reward!''
| 30000 XP
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Trade]] 3 Pokémon with a friend
| ''Claim reward!''
| 30000 XP
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 9/9
| {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras}}, 30000 XP, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×9000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Meltan}}×5
|}
 
====Halloween Special Research====
=====A Spooky Message=====
[[File:GO Halloween 2018.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2018]]
''A Spooky Message'' is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2018. This special research introduced {{p|Spiritomb}} into the game.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''1/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make a new friend
| Catch 10 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×60
| {{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a level 3 or higher raid
| Make 8 Great Throws
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×60
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a {{p|Dragonair}}
| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 100000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0108|Lickitung}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| Completing 1/3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, 100000 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|}
 
====A Troubling Situation====
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Team GO Rocket]]
''A Troubling Situation'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting July 25, 2019 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''2/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0200|Misdreavus}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 2 Pokémon
| Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before
| {{MSP/GO|198|Murkrow}}
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up a Pokémon 5 times
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|302|Sableye}}
| {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 2/3
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, 2000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''3/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 2 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|109|Koffing}}
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{MSP/GO|023|Ekans}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, 2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 3 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify a {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, or {{type|Grass}} Shadow Pokémon
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 3/3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×8, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080
|}
|}


 
=====A Spooky Message 2019=====
====Giovanni Special Research====
[[File:GO Halloween 2019.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2019]]
These sets of tasks are available for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. They are assigned to the player on the first day of every month<ref>[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&l=en&s=top-articles&f=team-go-rocket-leaders-giovanni Niantic Support - Team GO Rocket Leaders & Giovanni]</ref> 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 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.
''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 {{p|Spiritomb}}.
 
=====Looming in the Shadows=====
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket Leaders.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of the Team GO Rocket Leaders]]
''Looming in the Shadows'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting November 7, 2019 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks rewards players with a [[Rocket Radar|Super Rocket Radar]] to find [[Giovanni]].  


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''1/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| Catch 10 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Make 8 Great Throws
| 500 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/3
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 5 days in a row
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| 750 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 15 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before
| 750 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| 750 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 2/3
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×8
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''3/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves in Pokémon GO|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 3/3
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball|Great Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Spiritomb}}×8, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1080
|}
 
=====A Spooky Message Unmasked=====
[[File:GO Halloween 2020.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2020]]
''A Spooky Message Unmasked'' is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2020. It allows Trainers to catch {{p|Spiritomb}} as well as [[Galar]]ian {{p|Yamask}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2020/ Steel yourself for some spooky scary shenanigans during Pokémon GO Halloween 2020!]</ref>
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| Catch 30 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 1250 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| Transfer 4 Pokémon
| 1250 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×340
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| Catch 34 Pokémon
| 1250 XP
| 340 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×4
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Catch 10 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
| {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| Make 8 Nice Throws
| 1500 XP
|  {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 108 Pokémon
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}, {{bag/GO|Potion}}×10, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×8
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 9 Great Throws
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| Catch 49 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
| 490 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask}}, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×4, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×9
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 3400 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 1080 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 4900 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×4, {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×9, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4900
|}
|}


=====A Challenging Development=====
=====What Lies Beneath the Mask=====
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket Giovanni and legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Giovanni with Shadow [[Articuno]], Shadow [[Zapdos]] and Shadow [[Moltres]]]]
[[File:GO Halloween 2021.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2021]]
''A Challenging Development'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting December 1, 2019 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is identical to and offers the same rewards as ''[[#Looming in the Shadows|Looming in the Shadows]]''.  
''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.
 
=====The Take-Over Continues=====
''The Take-Over Continues'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting January 1, 2020 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks presents some changes from the previous 2 special researches.  


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|185|Sudowoodo}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×400
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Transfer 9 Pokémon
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Make 49 Nice Throws
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×9
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}, 4000 XP, {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×9
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 750 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0025|Pikachu|Halloween Mischief Pichachu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Make 9 Curveball Throws
| 750 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| USe 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 750 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0354|Banette}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Yamask}}, 4000 XP, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×9
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves in Pokémon GO|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| Catch 9 different species of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Marowak}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Make 49 Great Throws
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×49
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball|Great Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask}}, 4000 XP, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×9
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1250 XP
| 49 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 49 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 49 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×4, {{candy|item=yes|Yamask}}×9, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4900
|}
|}


=====A Professor’s Work is Never Done=====
=====Mysterious Masks=====
''A Professor’s Work is Never Done'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting February 1, 2020 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is similar to ''[[#The Take-Over Continues|The Take-Over Continues]]'' with slightly altered rewards. During February 2019, this research gave players opportunities to attempt to catch {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Raikou}} as a bonus reward for defeating Giovanni.
[[File:GO Halloween 2022.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for Halloween 2022]]
''Mysterious Masks'' is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 20, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|028|Sandslash}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1313
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Make 9 Curveball Throws
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Make 49 Nice Throws
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×9
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Yamask}}, 4900 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 750 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1313
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
| 750 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| Send 13 Gifts to friends
| 750 XP
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×40
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Yamask}}, 4900 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves in Pokémon GO|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| Catch 40 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1313
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| Catch 9 different species of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Use 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×49
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball|Great Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Yamask}}, 4900 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1250 XP
| 49 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1250 XP
| 490 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
| 4900 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Yamask}}, 4900 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×490
|}
|}


=====The Shadow Threat Grows=====
====Jump-Start Research====
''The Shadow Threat Grows'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting March 1, 2020 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is similar to ''[[#The Take-Over Continues|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 {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Entei}} for the month of April.
''Jump-Start Research'' is a time-limited set of tasks that may be unlocked between June 28 to September 2, 2019 for players [[Trainer level|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.


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| '''1/6'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| Make a new friend
| {{MSP/GO|076|Golem}}
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Catch 3 Pokémon with [[Weather]] Boost
| 500 XP
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Hatch an {{pkmn|Egg}}
| 500 XP
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{MSP/GO|0147|Dratini}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| Evolve a {{p|Dratini}}
| 750 XP
| 10000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Take a [[photography|snapshot]] of Dratini
| 750 XP
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×30
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| Earn a {{OBP|Candy|GO}} with your {{pkmn2|Buddy}}
| 750 XP
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×30
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 2/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves in Pokémon GO|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| [[Power Up|Power up]] Pokémon 10 times
| 1000 XP
| 15000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| [[Trainer Battle (GO)|Battle a Trainer]] in the Great League
| 1000 XP
| 15000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Battle in a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| 1000 XP
| 15000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 3/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball|Great Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, 15000 XP, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
| 1250 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0390|Chimchar}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| Catch a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} from a [[Field Research|Field Research Breakthrough]] or raid
| 1250 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0393|Piplup}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| 1250 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0387|Turtwig}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 4/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, {{MSP/GO|0133 s|Eevee|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Take a Snapshot of Eevee
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
| 30000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| Send 5 [[Gift]]s to friends
| 1500 XP
| 30000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| [[Trade]] 3 Pokémon with a friend
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
| 30000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6  
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras}}, 30000 XP, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Make a new friend
| 2000 XP
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×60
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Win a level 3 or higher raid
| 2000 XP
| {{candy|item=yes|Dratini}}×60
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Evolve a {{p|Dragonair}}
| 2000 XP
| 100000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2, 100000 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×15000
|}
|}


=====An Inter-egg-sting Development=====
====A Troubling Situation====
''An Inter-egg-sting Development'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting October 12, 2020, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#The Shadow Threat Grows|The Shadow Threat Grows]]''. It is the last Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/autumn-event-2020-strange-eggs/ What are these Strange Eggs? Save them from Team GO Rocket during the autumn event!]</ref>. While this research is active, the player has a chance to catch [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow]] {{p|Mewtwo}} after defeating [[Giovanni]].
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Team GO Rocket]]
''A Troubling Situation'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting July 25, 2019 for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 5 [[PokéStop]]s
| Evolve 2 Pokémon
| {{stardust|500}}
| {{MSP/GO|0198|Murkrow}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up a Pokémon 5 times
| {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, 2000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 2 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|0109|Koffing}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0023|Ekans}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|052|Meowth}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, 2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Purify 3 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 750 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| Purify a {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, or {{type|Grass}} Shadow Pokémon
| 750 XP
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| Completing 3/4
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×1
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10, {{MSP/GO|246|Larvitar}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat a {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} 3 times
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
|  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3, {{MSP/GO|454|Toxicroak}}
|}
 
 
====Giovanni Special Research====
These sets of tasks are available for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. They are assigned to the player on the first day of every month<ref>[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&l=en&s=top-articles&f=team-go-rocket-leaders-giovanni Niantic Support - Team GO Rocket Leaders & Giovanni]</ref> 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 {{OBP|Giovanni|GO}}. 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=====
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket Leaders.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of the Team GO Rocket Leaders]]
''Looming in the Shadows'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting November 7, 2019, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks rewards players with a [[Rocket Radar|Super Rocket Radar]] to find [[Giovanni (GO)|Giovanni]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| 1250 XP
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 1250 XP  
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 1250 XP  
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 1/6
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×5, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 5 days in a row
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Purify 15 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 1500 XP
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| Completing 2/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves (GO)|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| 2000 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| 2000 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 2000 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Elite Charged TM}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|}
|style="color:#fff"
 
| '''4/6'''
====Celebrate 2019====
|- style="background:#fff"
''Celebrate 2019'' is a set of tasks that can be unlocked starting December 14, 2019 at 9a.m. local time.
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
 
| 1250 XP
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''Celebrate 2019'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| 2019 XP
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| 2019 XP
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing  
| Completing 4/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Unova Stone|Unova Stone}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×9
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|}
 
====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 [[Regional form#Galarian Form|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.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 15 Great Throws
| Find the [[Giovanni (GO)|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{MSP/GO|052G|Meowth}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 15 Pokémon
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×30
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 5/6
| {{MSP/GO|574|Gothita}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 5 Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 15 Eggs
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|501|Oshawott}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 15 raids
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×10
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| {{MSP/GO|554|Darumaka}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|}
 
=====A Challenging Development=====
[[File:GO Team  GO Rocket Giovanni and legendary birds.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Giovanni with Shadow {{p|Articuno}}, Shadow {{p|Zapdos}} and Shadow {{p|Moltres}}]]
''A Challenging Development'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting December 1, 2019, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is identical to and offers the same rewards as ''[[#Looming in the Shadows|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 [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks presents some changes from the previous 2 Special Research sets.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make an Excellent Throw
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0185|Sudowoodo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle another Trainer 15 times{{tt|*|Prior to November 19, 2020.}}
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
<br>Battle in the GO Battle League 15 times{{tt|*|After November 19, 2020.}}
| 500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|498|Tepig}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 15 times
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust}}×500
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 1/6
| {{MSP/GO|522|Blitzle}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 15 treats
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×1
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|495|Snivy}}
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 15 snapshots
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| Completing 2/6
| {{MSP/GO|531|Audino}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves (GO)|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| {{MSP/GO|618G|Stunfisk}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|649|Genesect}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5, [[File:GO Professor Willow Glasses.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Professor Willow Glasses]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|}
 
====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 {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and allows the player to earn some amount of {{p|Beedrill}} [[Mega Energy]] so [[Mega Beedrill]] can be obtained.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Super Potion}}×10
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 4/6
| {{MSP/GO|013|Weedle}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, 5000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| Find the [[Giovanni (GO)|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{candy|item=yes|Weedle}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 {{p|Weedle}}
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 5/6
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×100, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, 5000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a raid
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×6
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in a [[Raid Battle#List of Raid Bosses|Mega Raid]]
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×6
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, 5000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25, {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500, 5000 XP
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|}
|}


====Level Up Challenges====
=====A Professor’s Work is Never Done=====
These Special Researches are unlocked when a trainer reaches level 43, 45, 48 and 50.
''A Professor’s Work is Never Done'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting February 1, 2020, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is similar to ''[[#The Take-Over Continues|The Take-Over Continues]]'' with slightly altered rewards. In February 2019, this research gave players opportunities to attempt to catch {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Raikou}} as a bonus reward for defeating Giovanni.
 
=====Level 43 Challenge=====
''Level 43 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 43.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
Line 1,578: Line 1,573:
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 43 times
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
| {{MSP/GO|0028|Sandslash}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 430 Pokémon
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×3
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 14 Eggs
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 4300 XP
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{MSP/GO|624|Pawniard}}, 4300 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle 43 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 14 raids
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 43 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| 4300 XP
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/6
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×3, 4300 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 43 Great Curveball Throws
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves (GO)|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 43 Pokémon
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×3
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 430 Pokémon
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 4300 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/6
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×3, 4300 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|292|Shedinja}}
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| 43000 XP
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 4/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×3, {{MSP/GO|564|Tirtouga}}
|}
 
=====Level 45 Challenge=====
''Level 45 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 45.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 45 times
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 450 Nice Throws
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 45 PokéStops or Gyms
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 4500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 5/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{MSP/GO|615|Cryogonal}}, 4500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in the GO Battle League 45 times
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 45 Candies walking with your Buddy
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 45 different species of Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| 4500 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
|  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×3, 4500 XP
|}
 
=====The Shadow Threat Grows=====
''The Shadow Threat Grows'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting March 1, 2020, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#A Troubling Situation|A Troubling Situation]]''. This set of Research tasks is similar to ''[[#The Take-Over Continues|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 {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Entei}} for the month of April.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 7 Great Throw in a row
| Spin 10 [[PokéStop]]s
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
| {{MSP/GO|0076|Golem}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 45 raids
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 7 times
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| 4500 XP
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 1/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×3, 4500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] 3 days in a row
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|551|Sandile}}
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Win 5 [[Raid Battle|raids]]
| 45000 XP
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 2/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
{{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×3, {{MSP/GO|358|Chimecho}}, {{Bag/GO|Prized Poké Ball female|Style (GO)|size=60px}}
|}
 
=====Level 48 Challenge=====
''Level 48 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 48.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 48 times
| Use 6 supereffective {{DL|List of moves (GO)|Charged Attacks}} in {{OBP|Gym|GO}} battles
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 480 Nice Throws
| Win 3 Great League {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s against another Trainer
| {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×3
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 4 Excellent Throws in a row
| Defeat 6 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 4800 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 3/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{MSP/GO|622|Golett}}, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader 14 times
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 48 Candies walking with your buddy
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 480 Pokémon
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| 4800 XP
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 4/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×3, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 480 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| Find the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 14 raids
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×3
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a PokéStop 14 days in a row
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 4800 XP
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 5/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×3, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''  
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|448|Lucario}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''  
| ''Claim reward!''
| 4800 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{MSP/GO|610|Axew}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×1
|}
|}


=====Level 50 Challenge=====
=====An Inter-egg-sting Development=====
''Level 50 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 50.
''An Inter-egg-sting Development'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting October 12, 2020, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#The Shadow Threat Grows|The Shadow Threat Grows]]''. It is the last Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/autumn-event-2020-strange-eggs/ What are these Strange Eggs? Save them from Team GO Rocket during the autumn event!]</ref> While this research is active, the player has a chance to catch [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow]] {{p|Mewtwo}} after defeating [[Giovanni]].


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 500 Great Curveball Throws
| Spin 5 [[PokéStop]]s
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| {{stardust|500}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Visit PokéStop 15 days in a row
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×10
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Excellent Throws in a row
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| {{MSP/GO|0052|Meowth}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/6
|  
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{MSP/GO|201|Unown}}{{tt|*|Random form.}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 50 Eggs
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 15 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×10
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5000 Pokémon
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| 750 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/6
|  
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10, {{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 50 Candies while walking with your buddy
| Defeat a {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} 3 times
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 50 Pokémon
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×10
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 50 raids
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/6
|  
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3, {{MSP/GO|0454|Toxicroak}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×5, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1, {{bag/GO|Revive}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×50000
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|714|Noibat}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×50000
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Elite Charged TM}}×1
{{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×10, {{MSP/GO|150|Mewtwo}}, {{Bag/GO|Poké Ball Twist female|Style (GO)|size=60px}}
|}
|}


==== Distracted by Something Shiny ====
=====The Higher They Fly...=====
''Distracted by Something Shiny'' is a Special Research that becomes available on December 14, 2020 at 8 a.m. local time. This research is a promotional tie-in for the Japanese release of ''[[M23|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 {{pkmn2|Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}}.
''The Higher They Fly...'' is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting February 28, 2021, for players [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#The Shadow Threat Grows|The Shadow Threat Grows]]''. It is the first Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2021.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|274|Nuzleaf}}
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|546|Cottonee}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/6
|  
|
{{MSP/GO|050|Diglett}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
{{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 10 times
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Sun Stone}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshopt of a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| {{MSP/GO|415|Combee}}
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 10 treats
| Catch 10 {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|420|Cherubi}}
| {{MSP/GO|0084|Doduo}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/6
|  
|
{{MSP/GO|127|Pinsir}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
1500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Jessie or James 4 times
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
| {{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}×30
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{MSP/GO|163|Hoothoot}}
| {{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}×30
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|547|Whimsicott}}
| {{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}×30
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/6
|  
|
{{MSP/GO|329|Vibrava}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0018|Pidgeot}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
| 500 XP
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
| 1250 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
|
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
|
3000 XP, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|043|Oddish}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|590|Foogus}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{MSP/GO|251 s|Celebi|shiny=yes}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
{{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1
|}
|}


===Ticketed events===
=====A Seven-Colored Shadow=====
[[File:GO Ticket-A Colossal Discovery.png|160px|thumb|Ticket]]
[[File:Shadow Ho-Oh.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork of Shadow {{p|Ho-Oh}}]]
Ticketed Special Researches are available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. Story events for those research 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. 
''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 [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#The Shadow Threat Grows|The Shadow Threat Grows]]''.
 
==== EX Raid Boss introduction ====
Those special researches give exclusive access to new EX Raid bosses before they are formally introduced to the EX raid rotation the following month.
 
===== A Colossal Discovery =====
''A Colossal Discovery'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] between October 24 and November 2, 2019.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/a-regi-return-2019/ Regirock, Regice, and Registeel reunite in raids! Prepare for a colossal discovery!]</ref> The story event takes place on November 2, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. It is a four-part Special Research that, upon completion, allows players to catch {{p|Regigigas}} before it becomes available in [[Raid Battle#EX Raids|EX Raids]] in December 2019.
 
Along with the rewards listed for completing the Special Research tasks, players with the ticket can also receive up to 10 additional free [[Raid Pass]]es from spinning {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s during the event period. Ticket holders may also receive [[Field Research/Event-exclusive tasks#A Colossal Discovery|event-exclusive Field Research tasks]] from spinning [[PokéStop]]s.  


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, or {{p|Registeel}} from a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| Catch 10 Pokémon
''Win 3 [[Raid Battle|raids]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0216|Teddiursa}}
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 7 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
''Catch 49 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Sun Stone}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|408|Cranidos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 7 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| Purify 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|248|Tyranitar}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×15
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/6
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|
1500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{MSP/GO|0044|Gloom}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, or {{p|Registeel}} from a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| Defeat 5 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
''Win 3 [[Raid Battle|raids]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×5
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 7 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
''Catch 49 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 7 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| Purify 3 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|460|Abomasnow}}
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/6
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500, {{MSP/GO|0178|Xatu}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, or {{p|Registeel}} from a [[Raid Battle|raid]]
| Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gyms
''Win 3 [[Raid Battle|raids]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 7 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| Battle another Trainer in the Great League
''Catch 49 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|410|Shieldon}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 7 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|208|Steelix}}
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/6
| {{bag/GO|Unova Stone}}×1, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Regirock}}
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
''Take 7 snapshots of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0136|Flareon}}
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Regice}}
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
''Take 7 snapshots of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0134|Vaporeon}}
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Registeel}}
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
''Take 7 snapshots of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0135|Jolteon}}
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 4/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|486|Regigigas}}, {{candy|item=yes|Regigigas}}×10, [[File:GO GO Time! female.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Poses|GO Time! pose]]
|
|}
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
 
===== A Drive to Investigate =====
''A Drive to Investigate'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] from March 17, 2020 to March 26, 2020. The story event takes place from March 20, 2020 at 8 a.m. to March 26, 2020 at 10 p.m. local time. It is a five-part Special Research that allows players to catch {{p|Genesect}} before it becomes available in [[Raid Battle#EX Raids|EX Raids]] in April 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/genesectspecialresearch/ A new Special Research story event is coming: A Drive to Investigate!]</ref>
 
Along with the rewards listed for completing the Special Research tasks, players with the ticket can also receive up to 5 additional free [[Raid Pass]]es from spinning {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s during the event period. Ticket holders may also receive [[Field Research/Event-exclusive tasks#A Colossal Discovery|event-exclusive Field Research tasks]] from spinning [[PokéStop]]s.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle another Trainer 5 times
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 25 {{t|Normal}}-type Pokémon
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your [[buddy]] 1 treats
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{MSP/GO|568|Trubbish}}
| {{bag/GO|King's Rock}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 5/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×5, {{MSP/GO|127|Pinsir}}, [[File:GO Genesect Cap.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Genesect Cap]]
3000 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up a Pokémon 5 times
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 25 {{t|Fire}}-type Pokémon
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 gifts to friends
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|588|Karrablast}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
|  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×3, {{MSP/GO|227|Skarmory}}, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3
{{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|}
 
=====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 [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished ''[[#The Shadow Threat Grows|The Shadow Threat Grows]]''.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 3 Pokémon
| Win a raid
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| {{MSP/GO|0286|Breloom}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 25 {{t|Water}}-type Pokémon
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch an Egg
| Catch 1 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|616|Shelmet}}
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 1/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Incense}}×3, {{MSP/GO|212|Scizor}}, [[File:GO Genesect Bag.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Bags|Genesect Bag]]
1000 XP, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Throws in a row
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 25 {{t|Electric}}-type Pokémon
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy
| Defeat 5 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{MSP/GO|140|Kabuto}}
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| Completing 2/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×3, {{MSP/GO|649|Genesect}}, {{bag/GO|Glacial Lure Module}}×1
1500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle a Team Leader 3 times
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 25 {{t|Ice}}-type Pokémon
| Defeat 5 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of Genesect
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|632|Durant}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| Completing 3/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, {{candy|item=yes|Genesect}}×10, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
|
|}
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
 
==== Community Day ====
Starting April 2020 [[Community Day]]s, optional Special Researches are proposed in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] for enhanced game play experience. The Special Research that was supposed to be played during the {{p|Weedle}} Community Day in June 2020 never went on sale for reasons unknown.
 
===== Investigating Illusions =====
''Investigating Illusions'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The ticket was initially planned to be sold between March 14 and March 15, 2020 with the story event taking place on March 15, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Abra}} Community Day, but the whole event was postponed worldwide to April 25, 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It is a four-part Special Research.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Abra
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
| {{candy|item=yes|Abra}}×20
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
| {{MSP/GO|063|Abra}}
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 4/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|063|Abra}}
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Abra
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{candy|item=yes|Abra}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Abra
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{MSP/GO|064|Kadabra}}
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 5/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
3000 XP, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{candy|item=yes|Abra}}×20
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Kadabra
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 1500 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
|-  style="color:#fff"
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|065|Alakazam}}
|}
|}


===== Seeing Double =====
=====Field Notes: Team GO Rocket=====
''Seeing Double'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on May 24, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Seedot}} Community Day. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research ''[[#Investigating Illusions|Investigating Illusions]]'' with slightly altered rewards and task order.
''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 [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted by [[Rhi]] instead of Professor Willow.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
Line 2,157: Line 2,152:
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Win a raid
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Seedot
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{candy|item=yes|Seedot}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Catch a {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{MSP/GO|273|Seedot}}
| {{MSP/GO|0554G|Darumaka|Galarian Darumaka}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/6
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|273|Seedot}}
1000 XP, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Seedot
| Catch 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{candy|item=yes|Seedot}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| {{MSP/GO|274|Nuzleaf}}
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Seedot
| Defeat 5 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
1500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Purify 5 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| {{candy|item=yes|Seedot}}×20
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Nuzleaf
| Defeat 5 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy
| 1500 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/6
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Arlo]]
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]]
| 1500 XP
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]]
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 4/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|275|Shiftry}}
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
|}
|-  style="color:#fff"
 
| '''5/6'''
===== The Great Gastly =====
|- style="background:#fff"
''The Great Gastly'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on July 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Gastly}} Community Day. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research ''[[#Investigating Illusions|Investigating Illusions]]'' with slightly altered rewards and task order.
| Find the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
| Battle the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the [[Giovanni#Pokémon GO|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
|
3000 XP, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|}
 
=====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 [[Trainer level|level]] 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted by [[Rhi]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Gastly
| Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Gastly}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|092|Gastly}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|092|Gastly}}
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Gastly
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo
| {{candy|item=yes|Gastly}}×20
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff
| {{MSP/GO|093|Haunter}}
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Gastly
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra
| 1000 XP
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
2500 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{candy|item=yes|Gastly}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Haunter
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
3000 XP, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 1500 XP
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| 2500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|094|Gengar}}
5000 XP, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2500, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|}
|}


===== Making a Splash =====
====Celebrate 2019====
''Making a Splash'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on August 08, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Magikarp}} Community Day.
''Celebrate 2019'' is a set of tasks that can be unlocked starting December 14, 2019 at 9a.m. local time.
 


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''Celebrate 2019'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Magikarp
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Magikarp}}×20
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Catch 19 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|129|Magikarp}}
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing
|  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{bag/GO|Unova Stone|Unova Stone}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×9
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|129|Magikarp}}
|}
 
====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 {{P|Genesect}} as a final reward. Unlike other challenges, ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' is not time limited and can be completed at a later date.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Magikarp
| Make 15 Great Throws
| {{candy|item=yes|Magikarp}}×50
| {{MSP/GO|0052G|Meowth}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×500
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
| Transfer 15 Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×30
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 1/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0574|Gothita}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Evolve 5 Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Magikarp}}×50
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Magikarp
| Hatch 15 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0501|Oshawott}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Win 15 raids
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 2/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Make an Excellent Throw
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Battle another Trainer 15 times{{tt|*|Prior to November 19, 2020}}
| 1500 XP
<br>Battle in the GO Battle League 15 times{{tt|*|After November 19, 2020}}
| {{MSP/GO|0498|Tepig}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Power up Pokémon 15 times
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust}}×500
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| Completing 3/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| {{MSP/GO|0522|Blitzle}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|130|Gyarados}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|}
| '''4/5'''
 
|- style="background:#fff"
===== Decoding Porygon =====
| Give your buddy 15 treats
''Decoding Porygon'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on September 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Porygon}} Community Day. This Special Research awards [[evolution item]]s required to evolve {{p|Porygon}} into {{p|Porygon2}} and then {{p|Porygon-Z}}.
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0495|Snivy}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 15 snapshots
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| {{MSP/GO|0531|Audino}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|0618G|Stunfisk}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5, [[File:GO Professor Willow Glasses.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Professor Willow Glasses]]
|}


====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 {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and allows the player to earn some amount of {{p|Beedrill}} [[Mega Energy]] so [[Mega Beedrill]] can be obtained.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Porygon
| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
| {{candy|item=yes|Porygon}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Super Potion}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|137|Porygon}}
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
| {{MSP/GO|0013|Weedle}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, 5000 XP
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|137|Porygon}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Porygon
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| {{bag/GO|Upgrade}}×1
| {{candy|item=yes|Weedle}}×20
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Evolve 1 {{p|Weedle}}
| {{MSP/GO|233|Porygon2}}
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Porygon
| Defeat 3 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| {{candy|item=yes|Porygon}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×100, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, 5000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Win a raid
| {{candy|item=yes|Porygon}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Revive}}×6
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Porygon2
| Battle in a [[Raid Battle#List of Raid Bosses|Mega Raid]]
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×6
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
| {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, 5000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim reward!''
| 4000 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Mega Energy|Beedrill|size=25px}}×25, {{stardust|item=yes}}×1500, 5000 XP
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|474|Porygon-Z}}
|}
|}


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


===== A Tale of Tails =====
=====Level 43 Challenge=====
''A Tale of Tails'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on October 17, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Charmander}} Community Day.
''Level 43 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 43.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 10 Times
| Power up Pokémon 43 times
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Charmander
| Catch 430 Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Charmander}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Hatch 14 Eggs
| {{MSP/GO|004|Charmander}}
| 4300 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|004|Charmander}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{MSP/GO|0624|Pawniard}}, 4300 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Charmander
| Battle 43 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{candy|item=yes|Charmander}}×20
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Win 14 raids
| {{MSP/GO|005|Charmeleon}}
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Charmander
| Use 43 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 1000 XP
| 4300 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Premium Battle Pass|Raid Pass}}×3, 4300 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Make 43 Great Curveball Throws
| {{candy|item=yes|Charmander}}×20
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Charmeleon
| Evolve 43 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Transfer 430 Pokémon
| 1500 XP
| 4300 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, 4300 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 15 Nice Throws
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4300
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Take a snapshot of a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|Initial task.}}
| ''Claim Reward!''
Catch 15 Charmander<ref>[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1317346555062571008 Twitter announcement]</ref>{{tt|*|Updated task.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 10 times
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×5000
| 43000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
|
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|006|Charizard}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4300, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×3, {{MSP/GO|0564|Tirtouga}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{Mega Energy|Charizard|size=25px}}×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{Mega Energy|Charizard|size=25px}}×50
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{Mega Energy|Charizard|size=25px}}×50
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, 3000 XP, {{Mega Energy|Charizard|size=25px}}×150
|}
|}


===== Electric for Electabuzz =====
=====Level 45 Challenge=====
''Electric for Electabuzz'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on November 15, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Electabuzz}} Community Day.
''Level 45 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 45.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Power up Pokémon 45 times
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Electabuzz
| Make 450 Nice Throws
| {{candy|item=yes|Electabuzz}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Spin 45 PokéStops or Gyms
| {{MSP/GO|125|Electabuzz}}
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|125|Electabuzz}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{MSP/GO|0615|Cryogonal}}, 4500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Electabuzz
| Battle in the GO Battle League 45 times
| {{candy|item=yes|Electabuzz}}×50
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Earn 45 Candies walking with your Buddy
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×500
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
| Catch 45 different species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3, 4500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Make 7 Great Throw in a row
| {{candy|item=yes|Electabuzz}}×50
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Electabuzz
| Win 45 raids
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 7 times
| 1500 XP
| 4500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4500, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, 4500 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4500
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 1500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0551|Sandile}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
| 45000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|466|Electivire}}
{{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×3, {{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}, {{Bag/GO|Prized Poké Ball female|Style (GO)|size=60px}}
|}
|}


===== No Match for Magmar =====
=====Level 48 Challenge=====
''No Match for Magmar'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on November 21, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Magmar}} Community Day.
''Level 48 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 48.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Power up Pokémon 48 times
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Magmar
| Make 480 Nice Throws
| {{candy|item=yes|Magmar}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Make 4 Excellent Throws in a row
| {{MSP/GO|126|Magmar}}
| 4800 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|126|Magmar}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{MSP/GO|0622|Golett}}, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Magmar
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader 14 times
| {{candy|item=yes|Magmar}}×50
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Earn 48 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×500
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
| Catch 480 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| 4800 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Catch 480 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Magmar}}×50
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Magmar
| Win 14 raids
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
| {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Spin a PokéStop 14 days in a row
| 1500 XP
| 4800 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, 4800 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×4800
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 1500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0448|Lucario}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
| 4800 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|467|Magmortar}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×4800, {{MSP/GO|0610|Axew}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×1
|}
|}


===== December Community Day =====
=====Level 50 Challenge=====
''December Community Day'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place from December 12, 2020; 11 a.m. to December 13, 2020, 5 p.m. local time on the days of the December 2020 Community Day.
''Level 50 Challenge'' is a Special Research that becomes available whenever a trainer reaches level 50.


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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Piplup}}
| Make 500 Great Curveball Throws
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| Visit PokéStop 15 days in a row
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Abra}}
| Make 5 Excellent Throws in a row
| 1500 XP
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{MSP/GO|0201|Unown}}{{tt|*|Random form}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Seedot}}
| Hatch 50 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Weedle}}
| Win 15 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Gastly}}
| Catch 5000 Pokémon
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Magikarp}}
| Earn 50 Candies while walking with your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Porygon}}
| Evolve 50 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Charmander}}
| Win 50 raids
| {{bag/GO|Elite Fast TM}}×1
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Upgrade}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Electabuzz}}
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×50000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{p|Magmar}}
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0714|Noibat}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Elite Charged TM}}×1
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×50000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, 1500 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000
{{bag/GO|Rare Candy XL}}×10, {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}, {{Bag/GO|Poké Ball Twist female|Style (GO)|size=60px}}
|}
|}


===== Straight to the Top, Machop! =====
====Secrets of the Jungle tie-ins====
''Straight to the Top, Machop!'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. This ticket was also available to player who have purchased a ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto before January 13, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The story event takes place on January 16, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Machop}} Community Day.
 
=====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 ''[[M23|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 {{pkmn2|Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}}.


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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Machop
| Catch 10 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Machop}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0274|Nuzleaf}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Evolve 3 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|066|Machop}}
| {{MSP/GO|0546|Cottonee}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{MSP/GO|066|Machop}}
{{MSP/GO|0050|Diglett}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Machop
| Play with your buddy 10 times
| {{candy|item=yes|Machop}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Take a snapshopt of a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|067|Machoke}}
| {{MSP/GO|0415|Combee}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Machop
| Give your buddy 10 treats
| 2000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 2/4
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|
{{MSP/GO|0127|Pinsir}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Defeat Jessie or James 4 times
| {{candy|item=yes|Machop}}×20
<br>''Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts 4 times''<ref>[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1366820595581747203 Twitter announcement]</ref>{{tt|*|After February 28, 2021}}
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Machoke
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0163|Hoothoot}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| 2500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0547|Whimsicott}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
{{MSP/GO|0329|Vibrava}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 2500 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0043|Oddish}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{MSP/GO|0590|Foongus}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|068|Machamp}}
{{MSP/GO|0251 s|Celebi|shiny=yes}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1000 XP
|}
|}


===== Stop and Smell the Roselia =====
=====Search for Zarude!=====
''Stop and Smell the Roselia'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. This ticket was also available to player who have purchased a ticket for the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto before February 03, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The story event takes place on February 07, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Roselia}} Community Day.
''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 ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.


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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power Up Pokémon 10 Times
| Catch 7 different species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Sun Stone}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Roselia
| Catch 7 Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Roselia}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0050|Diglett}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Nice Throws
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Ground}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|315|Roselia}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/5
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|315|Roselia}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×250, {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|0529|Drilbur}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 5 Great Throws in a row
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0557|Dwebble}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×250, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|0415|Combee}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Roselia
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Roselia}}×50
| {{MSP/GO|0421S|Cherrim|Sunny Cherrim}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Catch 30 {{t|Grass}}- or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500
| {{MSP/GO|0045|Vileplume}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| Completing 3/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{MSP/GO|0274|Nuzleaf}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{candy|item=yes|Roselia}}×50
| {{MSP/GO|0168|Ariados}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 1 Roselia
| Catch 15 Pokémon with Weather Boost
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2
| {{MSP/GO|0012|Butterfree}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 4/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15, {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''  
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 1500 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2, {{MSP/GO|407|Roserade}}
{{MSP/GO|0893|Zarude}}, {{candy|item=yes|Zarude}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×1000
|}
|}


===== The Bravest Bird =====
====Season of Legends====
''The Bravest Bird'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. The story event takes place on March 06, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on the day of the {{p|Fletchling}} Community Day.
''Season of Legends'' is a Special Research that became available on March 09, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.
 
==== Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020 ====
''Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020'' is available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] between June 3, 2020 1 p.m. and June 8, 2020 1 p.m. local time. It is identical to ''[[Special Research#Throwback Challenge Champion 2020|Throwback Challenge Champion 2020]]''. For players who did not complete the [[Timed Research#Throwback Challenge 2020|Throwback Challenge 2020]] line of [[Timed Research]]es, it gives the same rewards as ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020''. For players who could unlock ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'', it gives alternate rewards when doing this Special Research.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/throwbackchallengechampion-2020/ Throwback Challenge 2020 Special Research—complete the challenge on a high note!]</ref>


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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| '''1/5'''
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 15 Great Throws
| Catch {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|052G|Meowth}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Meowth}}×10{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| Make 5 Great Throws
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 15 Pokémon
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×30
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/5
| {{MSP/GO|574|Gothita}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Gothita}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 1500 XP, {{MSP/GO|0140|Kabuto}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 5 Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Ground}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 15 Eggs
| Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost
| {{MSP/GO|501|Oshawott}}
| {{bag/GO|Mossy Lure Module}}×1
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Oshawott}}×10{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 15 raids
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Landorus}}
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×10
| {{candy|Landorus}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| Completing 2/5
| {{MSP/GO|554|Darumaka}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Darumaka}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 2000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0529|Drilbur}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make an Excellent Throw
| Catch 10 {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle another Trainer 15 times{{tt|*|Prior to November 19, 2020.}}
| Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost
<br>Battle in the GO Battle League 15 times{{tt|*|After November 19, 2020.}}
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|498|Tepig}}
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Tepig}}×10{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 15 times
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Tornadus}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust}}×500
| {{candy|Tornadus}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 3/5
| {{MSP/GO|522|Blitzle}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Blitzle}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 2000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0580|Ducklett}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 15 treats
| Catch 10 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon
| Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost
| {{MSP/GO|495|Snivy}}
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Snivy}}×10{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 15 snapshots
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Thundurus}}
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1
| {{candy|Thundurus}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| Completing 4/5
| {{MSP/GO|531|Audino}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP
|
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Audino}}×10, {{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 2000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0595|Joltik}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|618G|Stunfisk}}<br>{{candy|item=yes|Stunfisk}}×10{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{MSP/GO|649|Genesect}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5, [[File:GO Professor Willow Glasses.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Professor Willow Glasses]]
5000 XP, {{bag/GO|Unova Stone}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0517|Munna}}
<br>{{candy|item=yes|Genesect}}×10, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5, {{stardust|item=yes}}×3000{{tt|*|If ''Throwback Challenge Champion 2020'' unlocked.}}
|}
|}


==== GO Fest 2020 ====
====BIDOOF====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2020 logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2020 logo]]
''BIDOOF'' is a Special Research that became available on July 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time during {{p|Bidoof}} Day. This Special Research was the first one to contain optional choice paths.
[[File:GO Ticket-GO Fest.png|160px|thumb|GO Fest Ticket]]
''GO Fest 2020'' themed Special Researches are available worldwide to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] from June 15, 2020 on. The GO Fest 2020 experience was made available worldwide and modified to fit restrictions imposed by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
 
===== GO Fest 2020: Welcome! =====
''GO Fest 2020: Welcome!'' is a Special Research that is available to ticket holders for the GO Fest 2020 event. Players who have purchased the GO Fest 2020 ticket need to play on the first day of GO Fest 2020 on July 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. local time in order to receive this Special Research. There is no time limit to complete this research once it has been obtained.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 6 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| colspan=2 | {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Bidoof}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| colspan=2 |
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 399 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×399
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| ''"Choose Bidoof!"''
| ''"Bidoof...?"''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 1 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of your buddy
| Catch 5 {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
|
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 399 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×399
|
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 399 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×399
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| ''"Nerves of steel"''
| ''"Nests near water"''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use an [[Incense (GO)|Incense]]
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×200
| {{bag/GO|Super Potion}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|006|Charizard}}
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| Catch 10  {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|009|Blastoise}}
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
|
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 399 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×399
|
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 399 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}}×399
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Catch {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|003|Venusaur}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in 2 [[raid]]s
| Catch 10  {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|443|Gible}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make a new friend
| Catch 15  {{p|Bidoof}}
| {{MSP/GO|143|Snorlax}}
| colspan=2 | {{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| 10000 XP, {{stardust|item=yes}} x10000, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
| colspan=2 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}, 3990 XP, {{bag/GO|Bidoof Hat male|Style (GO)|Bidoof Hat|size=60px}}
|}
|}


===== GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory =====
====Voltorb from the Hisui Region?!====
''GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory'' is a Special Research that is available to ticket holders for the GO Fest 2020 event. Players who have purchased the GO Fest 2020 ticket need to play on the second day of GO Fest 2020 on July 26, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. local time in order to receive this Special Research. There is no time limit to complete this research once it has been obtained.
''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 form|Hisuian]] {{p|Voltorb}} to the game.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×2
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 3 times
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×100
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2020
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
| Completing 1/2
|  
| colspan=2 |
{{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×20, {{MSP/GO|068|Machamp}}, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2020
{{MSP/GO|0100H|Voltorb|Hisuian Voltorb}}, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×3, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
| '''2/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat 2 {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}}s
| Catch 20 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|461|Weavile}}
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Rescue 2 {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Max Potion}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| Make 10 Curveball Throws
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0100|Voltorb}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
|  
| colspan=2 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{stardust|item=yes}}×2020, {{MSP/GO|076|Golem}}, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×20
{{MSP/GO|0100H|Voltorb|Hisuian Voltorb}}, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×9, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×9
|}
====Season of Alola====
These Special Researches became available during the [[Season (GO)|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.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
| '''1/4'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]]
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|146|Moltres|shadow=yes}}
| {{MSP/GO|0019A|Rattata|Alolan Rattata}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}
| Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each
| {{MSP/GO|144|Articuno|shadow=yes}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}
| Catch 5 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|145|Zapdos|shadow=yes}}
| {{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×20, {{bag/GO|Super Rocket Radar}}×1, {{stardust|item=yes}}×5000
|
{{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
| '''2/4'''
|  
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Defeat the [[Giovanni|Team GO Rocket Boss]]
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|150|Mewtwo|shadow=yes}}
| {{MSP/GO|0731|Pikipek}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
| Completing 2/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{MSP/GO|494|Victini}}, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×2
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
| '''3/9'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 6 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2020
| {{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 3 different species of {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| 2020 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2020
| {{MSP/GO|0020A|Raticate|Alolan Raticate}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20, {{candy|item=yes|Victini}}×20, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×2
|
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 5 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Victini}}
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{candy|item=yes|Victini}}×20
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×7
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon
| Win a raid
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0052A|Meowth|Alolan Meowth}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:GO Victini Tee male.png|60px|link=Style (GO)|Victini Tee]], {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×2, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15, 8000 XP, {{stardust}}×3000
|}
|}


==== Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto ====
=====An Akala Adventure=====
[[File:GO Ticket-Pokémon GO Tour.png|160px|thumb|Pokémon GO Tour Ticket]]
''An Akala Adventure'' is a Special Research that became available on March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
''Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto'' is a Special Research that is available worldwide to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] from from December 08, 2020 on. Player who acquired the ticket can unlock this research by starting their game on February 20, 2021 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. local time. There is no time limit to complete this research once it has been obtained. This research rewards a shiny {{p|Ditto}}. Once completed, this research gives access to a [[#All-in-One 151|second Special Research]] that rewards shiny {{p|Mew}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongotour-kanto/ Celebrate Pokémon’s anniversary with a brand-new event—Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto!]</ref>


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
Line 3,072: Line 3,200:
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/8'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×3
| {{MSP/GO|0025|Pikachu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Catch 7 different species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Potion}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/8
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
150 XP, {{MSP/GO|001|Bulbasaur}}, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×3{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
{{MSP/GO|0753|Fomantis}}, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
<br>150 XP, {{MSP/GO|004|Charmander}}, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×3{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/8'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use an [[Incense]]
| Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×50
| {{MSP/GO|0047|Parasect}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 Pokémon
| Catch 2 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|114|Tangela}}
| {{MSP/GO|0594|Alomomola}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of Bulbasaur{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
| Take 3 snapshots of wild {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
<br>Take a snapshot of Charmander{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Marowak}}
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/8
| Completing 2/4
|  
|
{{candy|Bulbasaur}}×25, {{MSP/GO|104|Chansey}}, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×50{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
<br>{{candy|Charmander}}×25, {{MSP/GO|104|Chansey}}, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×50{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/8'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| {{stardust}}×300
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×7
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 Pokémon
| Walk 2&nbsp;km
| 500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a Bulbasaur{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
| Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon
<br>Evolve a Charmander{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×10
| {{candy|Bulbasaur}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
<br>{{candy|Charmander}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/8
| Completing 3/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Incense}}×2, {{MSP/GO|104|Cubone}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×25
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/8'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use an Incense
| Send 5 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gifts to friends
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×7
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a raid
| {{MSP/GO|0050A|Diglett|Alolan Diglett}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade 3 Pokémon with friends
| {{candy|Bulbasaur}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
<br>{{candy|Charmander}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/8
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
|  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{stardust}}×500, {{MSP/GO|108|Lickitung}}, {{candy|Cubone}}×25
{{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15, 8000 XP, {{stardust}}×3000
|}
 
=====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.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/8'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|142|Aerodactyl}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
| {{candy|Bulbasaur}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×3
<br>{{candy|Charmander}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/8
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|143|Snorlax}}, {{candy|Cubone}}×25
{{MSP/GO|0070|Weepinbell}}, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/8'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon
| {{candy|Bulbasaur}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0043|Oddish}}
<br>{{candy|Charmander}}×25{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in 3 raids
| Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{candy|Mewtwo}}×20
| {{MSP/GO|0273|Seedot}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a Pokémon
| Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
| [[File:GO Tour Kanto Green Cap.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|GO Tour Kanto Green Cap]]{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Green version.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0191|Sunkern}}
<br>[[File:GO Tour Kanto RedCap.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|GO Tour Kanto Red Cap]]{{tt|*|If player choose Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Red version.}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 6/8
| Completing 2/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras}}, {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
{{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''7/8'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 Pokémon
| Walk 2&nbsp;km
| 3000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0074A|Geodude|Alolan Geodude}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 different species of Pokémon
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 20 Pokémon
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
| 3000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0027A|Sandshrew|Alolan Sandshrew}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 7/8
| Completing 3/4
|  
|
{{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1, {{MSP/GO|132 s|Ditto|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''8/8'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 5 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| 3000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×7
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| Win a raid
| {{stardust}}×3000
| {{MSP/GO|0037A|Vulpix|Alolan Vulpix}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 8/8
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{candy|Ditto}}×20, {{candy|Mewtwo}}×20, {{sticker|Ditto Love}}×10
{{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15, 8000 XP, {{stardust}}×3000
|}
|}


==== All-in-One 151 ====
=====A Poni Adventure=====
''All-in-One 151'' is a Special Research that is available worldwide to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]] from from December 08, 2020 on. This Special Research in unlocked when the player completes the Special Research "[[#Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto|Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto]]". This research rewards a shiny {{p|Mew}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemongotour-kanto/ Celebrate Pokémon’s anniversary with a brand-new event—Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto!]</ref>
''A Poni Adventure'' is a Special Research that became available on May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
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| '''1/4'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Get a [[List of Medals in Pokémon GO|Platinum Kanto Medal]]
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×51
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 151 Gifts to friends
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 151 Great Throws
| Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| {{stardust}}×1510
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×3
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| Completing 1/4
|  
|
51000 XP, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass}}×1, {{stardust}}×1510
{{MSP/GO|0020A|Raticate|Alolan Raticate}}, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch a Pokémon 30 Days in a row
| Catch 3 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×51
| {{MSP/GO|0073|Tentacruel}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 151 different species of Pokémon
| Take a snapshot of a {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Glacial Lure Module}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0320|Wailmer}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| 151 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0278|Wingull}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
|
{{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, 500 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| Walk 2&nbsp;km
| 151 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0241|Miltank}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| 151 XP
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
| 151 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0759|Stufful}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
|
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| Send 5 Gifts to friends
| 151 XP
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| 151 XP
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×7
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Poison}} Pokémon
| Win a raid
| 151 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0103A|Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| 151 XP
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
| Catch 30 {{type|Ground}} Pokémon
{{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15, 8000 XP, {{stardust}}×3000
| 151 XP
|}
|- style="background:#fff"
 
| Catch 30 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
=====Alola to Alola=====
| 151 XP
''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|A Melemele Adventure]], [[#An Akala Adventure|An Akala Adventure]], [[#An Ula'ula Adventure|An Ula'ula Adventure]], and [[#A Poni Adventure|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.
|- style="background:#fff"
 
| Catch 30 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
| 151 XP
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="8" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| Catch 1 Pokémon
| 151 XP
| colspan="8" | {{MSP/GO|0722|Rowlet}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| Catch 4 Pokémon
| 151 XP
| colspan="8" | {{MSP/GO|0725|Litten}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| Catch 7 Pokémon
| 151 XP
| colspan="8" | {{MSP/GO|0728|Popplio}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
| colspan="8" |
1000 XP, {{stardust}}×500, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×15
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon
| style="color:#fff; background:#ff69b4" | Choose a Path
| 151 XP
| style="background:#D7C053;" colspan="2" | Melemele Island
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#D55E8B;" colspan="2" | Akala Island
| Catch 30 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| style="background:#D75E5E;" colspan="2" | Ula'ula Island
| 151 XP
| style="background:#7765C8;" colspan="2" | Poni Island
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon
| 151 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon
| 151 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 30 {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon
| 151 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
|
5100 XP, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×1, {{stardust}}×1510
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
| Catch 10 Pokémon
|  
| colspan="8" | {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
| Make 3 Nice Throws
|  
| colspan="8" | {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|
|  
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Send 5 Gifts to friends
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Walk 2&nbsp;km
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| style="background:#7765C8;" | {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| Completing 3/4
|  
| colspan="8" |
1500 XP, {{Stardust}}×1500, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×3
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|
|  
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Send 15 Gifts to friends
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Walk 7&nbsp;km
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | Catch 30 Pokémon
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Glacial Lure Module}}×1
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times
| style="background:#7765C8;" |  {{bag/GO|Rocket Radar}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15
| style="background:#D75E5E;" |  Make 10 Curveball Throws
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Defeat 4 Team GO Rocket Grunts
| style="background:#7765C8;" | {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Trade Pokémon 3 times
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Complete 3 Field Research Tasks
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Power up Pokémon 10 times
| style="background:#7765C8;" | {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Earn 10 hearts with your buddy
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×1
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader
| style="background:#7765C8;" | {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|  
|
|  
| style="background:#D7C053;" | Make a new friend
| style="background:#D7C053;" | {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | Hatch 3 Eggs
| style="background:#D55E8B;" | {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×1
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | Catch 15 different species of Pokémon
| style="background:#D75E5E;" | {{bag/GO|Magnetic Lure Module}}×1
| style="background:#7765C8;" | Win 3 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
| style="background:#7765C8;" | {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="background:#B58F45;" colspan="2" |
{{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Raichu}}, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×4, [[File:GO Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat]]
| style="background:#B24C8C;" colspan="2" |
{{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Marowak}}, {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×2, [[File:GO P'au Style Oricorio Hat.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|P'au Style Oricorio Hat]]
| style="background:#C68A63;" colspan="2" |
{{MSP/GO|0037A|Vulpix|Alolan Vulpix}}, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×4, [[File:GO Baile Style Oricorio Hat.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Baile Style Oricorio Hat]]
| style="background:#6D78BD; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan="2" |
{{MSP/GO|0103A|Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor}}, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3, [[File:GO Sensu Style Oricorio Hat.png|60px|link=Style (GO)#Hats|Sensu Style Oricorio Hat]]
|}
|}


==== Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap... ====
====April Fool' 2-Oh?-22====
[[File:Tap Tap Tappity-Tap artwork.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for ''Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap...'']]
''April Fool' 2-Oh?-22'' is a Special Research that became available on April 1, 2022, at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. local time.
''Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap...'' is a set of Special Research that is available worldwide to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|shop]]. Players who acquired the ticket can unlock this set of research by starting their game from December 19, 2020, 10 a.m. to December 20, 2020,  10 p.m. local time. There is no time limit to complete this research once it has been obtained. This research rewards [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Mr. Mime}} and gives enough [[Candy|candies]] to evolve it into {{p|Mr. Rime}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/galarianmrmimespecialresearch/?hl=en Where’s that cold air coming from? What’s that tapping noise?]</ref>
 
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''1/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|361|Snorunt}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×25
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
| Catch 5 {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|037A|Vulpix}}
| {{bag/GO|Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Released Pokémon#Pokémon GO|Transfer]] 10 Pokémon
| Make 5 nice throws
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/3
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2,000, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{MSP/GO|124|Jynx}}
|
{{stardust}}×1000, {{Candy|Ditto}}×15, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| Catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|039|Jigglypuff}}
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×15
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin a [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}
| Catch 3 of the Transform Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|293|Whismur}}
| {{bag/GO|Super Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| 3,000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| Completing 2/3
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2,000, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×30, {{MSP/GO|358|Chimecho}}
|
1500 XP, {{Candy|Ditto}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''3/3'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
| ''Claim Reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 3 times
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 3,000 XP
| 3500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2,000, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, {{MSP/GO|122G|Mr. Mime}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a heart with your buddy
| {{candy|item=yes|Mr. Mime}}×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
| {{candy|item=yes|Mr. Mime}}×30
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a Galarian Mr. Mime
| 3,000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 3/3
| {{stardust|item=yes}}×2,000, {{bag/GO|Glacial Lure Module}}×2, {{MSP/GO|122G|Mr. Mime}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
|-  style="color:#fff"
{{stardust}}×3000, {{Candy|Ditto}}×15, {{MSP/GO|0132|Ditto}}
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 3,000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 3,000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 3,000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}, {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×5, {{bag/GO|Mime Pose female|Style (GO)|size=60px}}
|}
|}


===Event-exclusive Special Research===
====A Mega Moment====
These are sets of Special Research that are exclusive to certain [[List of events in Pokémon GO#Local events|real-world events]].
''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.


==== GO Fest 2018 ====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2018 logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2018 logo]]
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2018''' held at Chicago, Illinois on July 14 and 15, 2018.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="3" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 15 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Catch 3 Pokémon
| 500 XP
| colspan="3" | {{MSP/GO|0001|Bulbasaur}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 1 [[Candy]] walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| Catch 3 Pokémon
| 500 XP
| colspan="3" | {{MSP/GO|0004|Charmander}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| Catch 3 Pokémon
| 500 XP
| colspan="3" | {{MSP/GO|0007|Squirtle}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×3, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×50
| colspan="3" |
500 XP, {{stardust}}×200, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/4'''
| style="background:#86EAD2" | '''Choose Venusaur!'''
| style="background:#EAA176" | '''Choose Charizard!'''
| style="background:#A0D7FD" | '''Choose Blastoise!'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| Catch 5 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|324|Torkoal}}
| colspan="3" | {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|272|Ludicolo}}
| colspan="3" | {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Power up Pokémon 5 times
| {{MSP/GO|275|Shiftry}}
| colspan="3" | {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
| style="background:#86EAD2" |
{{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}×200, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0003|Venusaur}}
| style="background:#EAA176" |
{{Mega Energy|Charizard}}×200, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0006|Charizard}}
| style="background:#A0D7FD" |
{{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}×200, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0009|Blastoise}}
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|376|Metagross}}
| style="background:#86EAD2" | {{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}×50
| style="background:#EAA176" | {{Mega Energy|Charizard}}×50
| style="background:#A0D7FD" | {{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}×50
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| Power up Pokémon 10 times
| {{MSP/GO|306|Aggron}}
| style="background:#86EAD2" | {{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}×50
| style="background:#EAA176" | {{Mega Energy|Charizard}}×50
| style="background:#A0D7FD" | {{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}×50
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
|
| {{MSP/GO|365|Walrein}}
Mega Evolve a Venusaur{{tt|*|If Venusaur was chosen}}
<br>Mega Evolve a Charizard{{tt|*|If Charizard was chosen}}
<br>Mega Evolve a Blastoise{{tt|*|If Blastoise was chosen}}
| colspan="3" | {{bag/GO|Charged TM}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| Completing 3/4
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
| style="background:#86EAD2" |
1000 XP, {{stardust}}×600, {{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}×100
| style="background:#EAA176" |
1000 XP, {{stardust}}×600, {{Mega Energy|Charizard}}×100
| style="background:#A0D7FD" |
1000 XP, {{stardust}}×600, {{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}×100
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a raid
| colspan="3" |{{bag/GO|Revive}}×6
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 7 {{p|Unown}}
| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt
''Catch 7 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon'' {{tt|*|After event.}}
| colspan="3" |{{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms
| Take a snapshot of your buddy
| 1500 XP
| colspan="3" |{{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×6
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| {{MSP/GO|251|Celebi}}, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
| style="background:#86EAD2" |
|style="color:#fff"
2000 XP, {{stardust}}×1500, {{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}×100
| '''4/5'''
| style="background:#EAA176" |
|- style="background:#fff"
2000 XP, {{stardust}}×1500, {{Mega Energy|Charizard}}×100
| Catch 5 {{p|Plusle}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}} background:#A0D7FD" |
| 2000 XP
2000 XP, {{stardust}}×1500, {{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}×100
|}
 
====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 {{DL|Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense}} to the player. This research is hosted by [[Rhi]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{p|Minun}}
| ''Claim Reward''
| 2000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Daily Adventure Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
|-  style="color:#fff"
1000 XP
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3
|}
|}


==== Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA====
====A Mysterious Incense Part 2====
[[File:GO Safari Zone logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Safari Zone logo]]
''A Mysterious Incense Part 2''  is a Special Research that became available on July 25, 2022. This Special Research continues to elaborate on the {{DL|Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense}} usage. This research in unlocked after finishing "[[#A Mysterious Incense Part 1|A Mysterious Incense Part 1]]" and is again hosted by [[Rhi]].
Special Research was available to players at the ''Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA'' event held from August 29 to September 2, 2018.
 
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|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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| '''1/2'''
| '''1/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 3 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Use 1 Daily Adventure Incense
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{p|Beldum}}
| Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|376|Metagross}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{p|Ralts}}
| Walk 1&nbsp;km
| {{MSP/GO|282|Gardevoir}}
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Catch 10 {{p|Slakoth}}
| {{MSP/GO|289|Slaking}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×20, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
| colspan="3" |
{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×25, {{MSP/GO|0077|Ponyta}}, {{stardust}}×500
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Use 6 Daily Adventure Incense
| 2018 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 100 Pokémon
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Walk 10&nbsp;km
| 2018 XP
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×100000
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
2500 XP, {{MSP/GO|0085|Dodrio}}, {{stardust}}×2500
|}
|}


==== GO Fest 2019—Chicago ====
====A Cosmic Companion====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Chicago logo]]
''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 (GO)|Season of Light]] and introduces the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|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]].
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Chicago''' held at Chicago, Illinois from June 14 to 16, 2019.  
* Part 1: September 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time.
* Part 2: October 5, 2022.
* Part 3: November 23, 2022.
 
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''1/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
| {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 new friends
| Make 10 Curveball Throws
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to {{OBP|Friends|GO}}
| Catch 15 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
| {{MSP/GO|0789|Cosmog}}, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×500
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon
| Give your [[Buddy Pokémon|buddy]] 3 treats
| {{MSP/GO|282|Gardevoir}}
| {{MSP/GO|0527|Woobat}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|230|Kingdra}}
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| Catch 15 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|094|Gengar}}
| {{MSP/GO|0517|Munna}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| Completing 2/10
| {{MSP/GO|450|Hippowdon}}
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1, 2000 XP, {{stardust}}×500
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|0280|Ralts}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 10 Gifts to friends
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×25
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/10
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, 3000 XP, {{stardust}}×100
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before October 5, 2022}}
| {{MSP/GO|460|Abomasnow}}
<br>Catch 1 Pokémon
| 789 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| Completing 4/10
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
| {{candy|item=yes|Cosmog}}×25, 3000 XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''5/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon_Egg#Pokémon_GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0343|Baltoy}}
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Ralts}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Power up Pokémon 10 times
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Gastly}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Evolve a {{p|Cosmog}}
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{stardust}}×1000
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/10
| {{candy|item=yes|Cosmog}}×25, 1000 XP, {{stardust}}×750
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Hippopotas}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Complete 10 Field Research tasks
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0605|Elgyem}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Snover}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Power up Pokémon 10 times
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Horsea}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Walk 5&nbsp;km
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0203|Girafarig}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 6/10
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{candy|item=yes|Cosmog}}×25, 2000 XP, {{stardust}}×750
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
| '''7/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
| 2019 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0281|Kirlia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Hatch an Egg
| 2019 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon
| 2019 XP
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×25
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| Completing 7/10
| {{MSP/GO|385|Jirachi}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10, 3000 XP, {{stardust}}×1500
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''8/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away
| ''Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!''{{tt|*|Before November 23, 2022}}
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
<br>Catch 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
| 789 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 8/10
| {{candy|item=yes|Cosmog}}×50, 3000 XP, {{stardust}}×1500
 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''9/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve a [[Cosmoem (Pokémon)|Cosmoem]]
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 9/10
| {{MSP/GO|0121|Starmie}}, 2000 XP, {{stardust}}×500
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''10/10'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Nanab Berry}}×12
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| Walk 5&nbsp;km
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
| {{MSP/GO|0120|Staryu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of {{p|Jirachi}}
| Make 15 Great Throws
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|{{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 10/10
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| {{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}, 4000XP, {{stardust}}×1000
|}
|}


==== GO Fest 2019—Dortmund====
===Ticketed events===
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Dortmund logo]]
{{main|Ticketed event (GO)}}
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Dortmund''' held at Dortmund, Germany from July 4 to 7, 2019.  
[[File:GO Ticket-A Colossal Discovery.png|160px|thumb|Ticket]]
Ticketed Special Research tasks are available to players who purchased a ticket with real money in the in-game [[PokéCoin|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 [[List of events (GO)#Local events|real-world events]].
 
====GO Fest 2018====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2018 logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2018 logo]]
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2018''' held at Chicago, Illinois on July 14 and 15, 2018.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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| '''1/5'''
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Spin 15 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 new friends
| Earn 1 {{OBP|Candy|GO}} walking with your {{pkmn2|buddy}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to Friends
| Catch 15 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
| 500 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/5
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×1000, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×3, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×50
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Fire}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|034|Nindoking}}
| {{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|350|Milotic}}
| {{MSP/GO|0272|Ludicolo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0275|Shiftry}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|308|Medicham}}
| {{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|462|Magnezone}}
| {{MSP/GO|0306|Aggron}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| Catch 10 {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|212|Scizor}}
| {{MSP/GO|0365|Walrein}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| Completing 2/5
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×20
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
| Catch 7 {{p|Unown}}
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon_Egg#Pokémon_GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
''Catch 7 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon'' {{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| 1500 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Nidoran♂}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Feebas}} in its GO Fest habitat
| Hatch 3 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
''Take 1 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| 1500 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Scyther}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Meditite}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Magnemite}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 1 snapshots of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| Completing 3/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0251|Celebi}}, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×3000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 {{p|Plusle}}
| 2019 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 {{p|Minun}}
| 2019 XP
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| ''Claim reward!''
| Completing 4/5
| 2019 XP
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×4000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10, {{candy|item=yes|Celebi}}×20
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| {{MSP/GO|385|Jirachi}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100km away
| ''Claim reward!''
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| 2018 XP
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of {{p|Jirachi}}
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3
|}
|}


==== GO Fest 2019—Yokohama====
====Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Yokohama logo]]
[[File:GO Safari Zone logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Safari Zone logo]]
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Yokohama''' held at Yokohama, Japan from August 6 to 12, 2019.  
Special Research was available to players at the ''Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA'' event held from August 29 to September 2, 2018.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
| '''1/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 3 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 {{p|Beldum}}
| {{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| Catch 10 {{p|Ralts}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
| {{MSP/GO|0282|Gardevoir}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 new friends
| Catch 10 {{p|Slakoth}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
| {{MSP/GO|0289|Slaking}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to Friends
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
| 3000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
| {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×20, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|478|Froslass}}
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 8 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|062|Poliwrath}}
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 different species of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{MSP/GO|272|Ludicolo}}
| 2018 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|334|Altaria}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 different species of {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|277|Swellow}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5,  {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×100000
|}
 
====GO Fest 2019—Chicago====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Chicago logo]]
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Chicago''' held at Chicago, Illinois from June 14 to 16, 2019.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon_Egg#Pokémon_GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Snorunt}} in the Snowy Habitat
| Make 3 new friends
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Poliwag}} in the Ocean Habitat
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to {{OBP|Friends|GO}}
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Lotad}} in the Ocean Habitat
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0282|Gardevoir}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Swablu}} in the Cloudy Sky Habitat
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0230|Kingdra}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Taillow}} in the Cloudy Sky Habitat
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Normal}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
| {{MSP/GO|0094|Gengar}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×1, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| 2019 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0450|Hippowdon}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| 2019 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0460|Abomasnow}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| Completing 2/5
| {{MSP/GO|385|Jirachi}}
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5,  {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100km away
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After event.}}
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon Egg#Pokémon GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Ralts}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Gastly}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Hippopotas}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Snover}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Horsea}} in its GO Fest habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100&nbsp;km away
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
Line 3,834: Line 4,100:
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|}
|}


==== Safari Zone St. Louis 2020====
====GO Fest 2019—Dortmund====
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}} {{p|Teddiursa}}. The steps of the research were modified to prevent trainers from going outside or interacting with other players.
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Dortmund logo]]
 
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Dortmund''' held at Dortmund, Germany from July 4 to 7, 2019.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
| '''1/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Make 3 new friends
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to Friends
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| Completing 1/5
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0034|Nidoking}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0350|Milotic}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0308|Medicham}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
| {{MSP/GO|0462|Magnezone}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0212|Scizor}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| Completing 2/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|216 s|Teddiursa|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×20000
|-  style="color:#fff"
|}
| '''3/5'''
 
 
==== Safari Zone Liverpool 2020====
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}} {{p|Chinchou}}. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research [[#Safari Zone St. Louis 2020|Safari Zone St. Louis 2020]] with slightly altered rewards and task order.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon Egg#Pokémon GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Nidoran♂}} in its GO Fest habitat
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Ground}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Feebas}} in its GO Fest habitat
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
''Take 1 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Scyther}} in its GO Fest habitat
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Meditite}} in its GO Fest habitat
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
''Take 1 snapshot of {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Magnemite}} in its GO Fest habitat
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
''Take 1 snapshots of {{type|Steel}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| Completing 3/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×1
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|170 s|Chinchou|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
 
==== Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020====
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}} {{p|Voltorb}}. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research [[#Safari Zone St. Louis 2020|Safari Zone St. Louis 2020]] with slightly altered rewards and task order.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
| '''4/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| ''Claim reward!''
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| Completing 4/5
|  
| {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}
{{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{MSP/GO|627|Rufflet}}, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100&nbsp;km away
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| Take 3 snapshots of {{p|Jirachi}}
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1  
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|100 s|Voltorb|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
|}


==== City Spotlight 2020====
====GO Fest 2019—Yokohama====
''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]].
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2019 Yokohama logo]]
 
Special Research was available to players at the '''GO Fest 2019 Yokohama''' held at Yokohama, Japan from August 6 to 12, 2019.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 3 new friends
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 [[Gift]]s to Friends
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball|Poké Ball (item)#Pokémon GO}}×25, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×15, {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×15
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0478|Froslass}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| Catch 8 different species of {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0062|Poliwrath}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy
| Catch 3 different species of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras}}
| {{MSP/GO|0272|Ludicolo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
| Catch 5 different species of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
| {{MSP/GO|0334|Altaria}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gits to friends
| Catch 3 different species of {{type|Normal}} Pokémon
| 2000 XP
| {{MSP/GO|0277|Swellow}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing
| Completing 2/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×3, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5,  {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 3 {{p|Unown}}
''Hatch 3 [[Pokémon Egg#Pokémon GO|Eggs]]''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Snorunt}} in the Snowy Habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Ice}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Poliwag}} in the Ocean Habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Water}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Lotad}} in the Ocean Habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Swablu}} in the Cloudy Sky Habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Flying}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Taillow}} in the Cloudy Sky Habitat
''Take 5 snapshots of {{type|Normal}} Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
| {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×5000, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×1, {{bag/GO|Sinnoh Stone}}×5
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim reward!''
| 2019 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
| {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100&nbsp;km away
''Evolve 3 Pokémon''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 {{pkmn|Egg}}s
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of {{p|Jirachi}}
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|item=yes|Jirachi}}×20, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×5, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×500
|}
 
====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}} {{p|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).
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0216 s|Teddiursa|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×20000
|}
 
====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}} {{p|Chinchou}}. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research [[#Safari Zone St. Louis 2020|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).
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0170 s|Chinchou|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
 
====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}} {{p|Voltorb}}. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research [[#Safari Zone St. Louis 2020|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).
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
|
{{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0100 s|Voltorb|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
 
====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]].
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms
| {{bag/GO|Incense|Incense (GO)}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy
| {{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 3 Gits to friends
| 2000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1
{{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×3, {{stardust|item=yes}}×2000, {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1
|}
====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''.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0341 s|Corphish|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
====Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2022 Berlin logo]]
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.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 Snapshots of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Walk 1&nbsp;km
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/7
|
{{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0366|Clamperl}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Ponyta}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 5 {{type|Poison}} Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0451|Skorupi}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/7
|
{{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×22, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 3 times
| {{sticker|Pheromosa}}×22
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/7
|
{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Rufflet}} in the Windy Coast Habitat
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Darumaka}} in the Molten Rock Habitat
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Cherrim}} in the Living Meadow Habitat
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a snapshot of {{p|Lileep}} in the Electric Garden Habitat
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/7
|
{{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×2, {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×2, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch an Egg
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Complete 3 Field Research Tasks
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/7
|
{{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0143GOFest2022|Snorlax|Cowboy Hat Snorlax}},{{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/7'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 22 Pokémon
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 6/7
|
{{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2, {{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin|Sky Forme Shaymin}},{{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''7/7'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 10 gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 3 PokéStops you haven't visited before
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a Raid
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 7/7
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×2, {{candy|Shaymin|item=yes}}×25, {{bag/GO|Incense}}×2
|}
====Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle and Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo====
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Seattle logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2022 Seattle logo]]
[[File:Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo logo.png|thumb|200px|GO Fest 2022 Sapporo logo]]
Those Special Researches were available to players who purchased ticket to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle and Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo events. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle event was held at Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, USA on July 22–24, 2022. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo event was held at Nakajima Park, Sapporo, Japan on August 5–7, 2022. Unlike Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin, those 2 events had separate experience and schedule for morning and afternoon sessions and players could decide if they would start playing in the park in the morning or in the afternoon when purchasing their participation ticket.
=====Park Experience=====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take 3 snapshots of your Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Explore 1&nbsp;km
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
|
{{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×2, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Catch 5 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>Catch 5 {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|
{{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>{{MSP/GO|0296|Makuhita}}{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Catch 5 {{type|Water}} Pokémon
|
{{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Catch 5 {{type|Flying}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>Catch 5 {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|
{{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>{{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Catch 5 {{type|Poison}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>Catch 5 {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|
{{MSP/GO|0451|Skorupi}}{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>{{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Ponyta}}{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
|
{{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×22, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2, {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Take a snapshot of {{p|Abra}} in the Dreamy Mindscape habitat
<br>''Catch 5 {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon (After Event)''{{tt|*|After the event}}
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Take a snapshot of {{p|Dwebble}} in The Oasis habitat{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>''Catch 5 {{type|Rock}} Pokémon (After Event)''{{tt|*|In Seattle, after the event}}
<br>Take a snapshot of {{p|Cherrim}} in The Living Meadow habitat{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Take a snapshot of {{p|Swablu}} in the Cloud Sanctuary habitat{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>''Catch 5 {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon (After Event)''{{tt|*|In Seattle, after the event}}
<br>Take a snapshot of {{p|Hitmontop}} in the Athletic Park habitat{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
|
Take a snapshot of {{p|Lileep}} in the Electric Garden habitat{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>''Catch 5 {{type|Electric}} Pokémon (After Event)''{{tt|*|In Seattle, after the event}}
<br>Take a snapshot of {{p|Darumaka}} in the Frozen Lake habitat{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
|
{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0143GOFest2022|Snorlax|Cowboy Hat Snorlax}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×22
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 22 Pokémon
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
|
{{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×2, {{bag/GO|Razz Berry}}×2, {{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin|Sky Forme Shaymin}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 10 gifts to friends
| {{sticker|Sky Forme Shaymin}}×22
|- style="background:#fff"
| Walk 3&nbsp;km
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win a Raid
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1, {{candy|Shaymin|item=yes}}×25, {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×2
|}
=====City Experience=====
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give 3 treats to your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 3 hears with your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use an Incense
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/5
|
{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×2, {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Complete 3 Field Research Tasks
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a candy walking with your buddy
|
{{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/5
|
{{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×2, {{bag/GO|Super Incubator}}×2, {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 2 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Silver Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle in 2 raids
| 2022 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 10,000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/5
|
{{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0143GOFest2022|Snorlax|Cowboy Hat Snorlax}}, {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×2
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/5'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Power up Pokémon 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Max Revive}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/5
|
{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×22{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>{{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×22, {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}, {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×22{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/5'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 3 PokéStops you have not visited before
| {{bag/GO|Pinap Berry}}×2
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 3 Eggs
| {{stardust}}×2022
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 10 Gifts to friends
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×2
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 5/5
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
2022 XP, {{candy|Buzzwole|item=yes}}×22, {{bag/GO|Elite Charged TM}}×1{{tt|*|In Seattle}}
<br>2022 XP, {{candy|Xurkitree|item=yes}}×22, {{bag/GO|Elite Charged TM}}×1{{tt|*|In Sapporo}}
|}
====Safari Zone Goyang 2022====
This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Goyang 2022. This event was held in Goyang, South Korean on September 23 - 15, 2022.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/2'''
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Transfer 10 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×5
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/2
| {{bag/GO|Super Incubator|Egg Incubator}}×1, {{bag/GO|Fast TM}}×1, {{bag/GO|Golden Razz Berry}}×10
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/2'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Take a Snapshot of your buddy
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×100
|- style="background:#fff"
| Play with your buddy 3 times
| {{bag/GO|Star Piece}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 2/2
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
{{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×1, {{MSP/GO|0682 s|Spritzee|shiny=yes}}, {{bag/GO|Stardust|Stardust (GO)}}×30000
|}
===Promotional Research===
====Professor's Research====
This Special Research becomes available when the player registers a 16 digit code found on Professor Willow's TCG card from July 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m. UTC to August 1, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. UTC.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
| {{bag/GO|Poké Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Great Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Make 10 Great Throws
| {{bag/GO|Ultra Ball}}×10
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/6
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP, {{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 20 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0363|Spheal}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Evolve 10 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon
| {{bag/GO|Incense}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/6
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×500, 500 XP, {{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hatch 5 Eggs
| {{bag/GO|Egg Incubator}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Tade a Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0081|Magnemite}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 5 Gifts to Friends
| {{MSP/GO|0309|Electrike}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/6
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×1000, 1000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0125|Electabuzz}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Battle another Trainer 5 times
| {{bag/GO|Premium Raid Pass|Raid Pass}}×3
|- style="background:#fff"
| Win 5 Raids
| {{MSP/GO|0228|Houndour}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Mega Evolve 3 Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|0218|Slugma}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 4/6
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×1000, 1000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0078|Rapidash}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''5/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Give your buddy 3 treats
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a heart with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|0137|Porygon}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy
| {{MSP/GO|0132|Ditto}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 5/6
|
{{stardust|item=yes}}×5000, 5000 XP, {{MSP/GO|0808|Meltan}}
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''6/6'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''Claim Reward!''
| 5000 XP
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 6/6
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{candy|Meltan}}×10, {{candy|Meltan}}×10, {{candy|Meltan}}×10
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Latest revision as of 02:13, 11 March 2024

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Menu for A Mythical Discovery

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.

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
Promotional artwork for A Mythical Discovery
The Mew encounter

A Mythical Discovery is the first set of the Special Research tasks that Professor Willow will assign to the player. It is split into eight steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catch Mew. These tasks have been available since March 31, 2018.

Task Rewards
1/8
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms 500 XP
Catch 10 Pokémon 500 XP
Transfer 5 Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/8 Great Ball×10, Egg Incubator×1, Lure Module×3
2/8
Earn 2 Candies walking with your Buddy 1000 XP
Make 10 Great Throws 1000 XP
Hatch 3 Eggs 1000 XP
Completing 2/8 Stardust×1000, Incense×3, Great Ball×20
3/8
Reach level 15 1500 XP
Battle in a Gym 2 times 1500 XP
Battle in 2 raids 1500 XP
Completing 3/8 Charged TM×1, Fast TM×1, Star Piece×2
4/8
Earn a silver Kanto medal 2000 XP
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy 2000 XP
Evolve 20 Pokémon 2000 XP
Completing 4/8 Stardust×2000, Lure Module×3, Great Ball×20
5/8
Catch a Ditto 2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws 2500 XP
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon 2500 XP
Completing 5/8 Premium Raid Pass×1, Lucky Egg×1, Revive×15
6/8
Battle in 10 raids 3000 XP
Evolve a Magikarp 3000 XP
Reach level 25 3000 XP
Completing 6/8 Stardust×3000, Rare Candy×5, Incense×3
7/8
Use 50 Berries to help catch Pokémon 3500 XP
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw 3500 XP
Earn a gold Kanto medal 3500 XP
Completing 7/8 Mew, Stardust×4000, Ultra Ball×20
8/8
Claim reward! 4000 XP
Claim reward! 4000 XP
Claim reward! 4000 XP
Completing 8/8 Stardust×5000, Super Incubator×1, Mew Candy×20
A Ripple in Time
Promotional artwork for 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.

Task Rewards
1/8
Power up Pokémon 5 times 1000 XP
Battle in a Gym 2 times 1000 XP
Battle in a raid 1000 XP
Completing 1/8 Poké Ball×10, Fast TM×1, Super Incubator×1
2/8
Make 3 new Friends 1500 XP
Evolve an evolved Grass-type Pokémon 1500 XP
Catch a Pokémon 3 days in a row 1500 XP
Completing 2/8 Stardust×1500, Sun Stone×1, Premium Raid Pass×1
3/8
Reach level 25 2000 XP
Use a Sun Stone to evolve Gloom or Sunkern 2000 XP
Hatch 9 Eggs 2000 XP
Completing 3/8 Eevee, King's Rock×1, Premium Raid Pass×1
4/8
Walk 10 km with Eevee as your Buddy to earn Candy 2500 XP
Evolve Eevee into Espeon during the day 2500 XP
Send 20 Gifts to friends 2500 XP
Completing 4/8 Eevee, Stardust×2500, Metal Coat×1
5/8
Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy to earn Candy 3000 XP
Evolve Eevee into Umbreon at night 3000 XP
Trade a Pokémon 3000 XP
Completing 5/8 Star Piece×1, Pinap Berry×15, Upgrade×1
6/8
Visit PokéStops 7 days in a row 3500 XP
Use 25 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon 3500 XP
Use items to evolve Pokémon 2 times 3500 XP
Completing 6/8 Stardust×3500, Dragon Scale×1, Silver Pinap Berry×5
7/8
Catch 40 Grass- or Psychic-type Pokémon 4000 XP
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw 4000 XP
Earn a Gold Johto medal 4000 XP
Completing 7/8 Celebi, Charged TM×1, Silver Pinap Berry×10


Celebi Candy×20, Charged TM×1, Silver Pinap Berry×10 *

8/8
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Completing 8/8 Stardust×5500Stardust×, Super Incubator×1, Celebi Candy×20
A Thousand-Year Slumber
Promotional artwork for 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.

Task Rewards
1/7
Catch 25 Pokémon 1000 XP
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Jigglypuff
Make 3 new friends Feebas
Completing 1/7 Mossy Lure Module×1, Glacial Lure Module×1, Magnetic Lure Module×1
2/7
Catch 3 Whismur Whismur Candy×10
Evolve a Feebas 1500 XP
Win a gold Hoenn medal 1500 XP
Completing 2/7 Stardust×2000, Poké Ball×10, Incense×3
3/7
Take a snapshot of Loudred Snorlax
Make 3 Great Throws in a row 2000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy 2000 XP
Completing 3/7 Silver Pinap Berry×20, Star Piece×3, Stardust×2000
4/7
Catch 50 Psychic- or Steel-type Pokémon 2500 XP
Power up Pokémon 10 times 2500 XP
Send 10 gifts to friends 2500 XP
Completing 4/7 Fast TM×1, Premium Raid Pass×1, Charged TM×1
5/7
Battle a team leader 3 times Kricketune
Win against another Trainer 7 times 3000 XP
Win 5 raids 3000 XP
Completing 5/7 Rare Candy×3, Ultra Ball×20, Stardust×3000
6/7
Take 5 snapshots of Steel- or Psychic-type Pokémon Chimecho
Make 3 excellent Curveball throws Bronzong
Spin a PokéStop 7 days in a row 4000 XP
Completing 6/7 Silver Pinap Berry×10, Star Piece×10, Stardust×5000
7/7
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Completing 7/7 Jirachi, Jirachi Candy×20, Jirachi Shirt


Jirachi Candy×20, Jirachi Candy×20, Jirachi Shirt *

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Catch 30 Pokémon Pinap Berry×3
Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms 1000 XP
Send 10 Gifts to friends GO Stardust.png×1000
Completing 1/6 Great Ball×30, Ralts, GO Stardust.png ×1000
2/6
Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon Elgyem
Catch 30 Fire-type Pokémon Darumaka
Hatch 3 Eggs Egg Incubator×1
Completing 2/6 1000 XP, Torchic, Great Ball×30
3/6
Take a snapshot of your buddy Poffin×1
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy GO Stardust.png×1000
Power up Pokémon 3 times Hyper Potion×3
Completing 3/6

Revive×3, Espeon, GO Stardust.png×1000

4/6
Win 3 Gym Battles 1000 XP
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Lure Module×1
Win 3 raids GO Stardust.png×1000
Completing 4/6

Max Potion×3, Victini, Max Revive×3
Max Potion×3, Victini Candy×20, Max Revive×3 *

5/6
Take a snapshot of Victini Victini Candy×20
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon Incense×1
Send 3 Gifts to Friends 1000 XP
Completing 5/6 GO sticker pgo fest victini 05.png×5, GO Stardust.png×3000, Star Piece×1
6/6
Claim reward! 3000 XP
Claim reward! GO Stardust.png×3000
Claim reward! 3000 XP
Completing 6/6 Lure Module×1, Victini Candy×20, Lucky Egg×1
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.

Task Rewards
1/16
Make 10 Nice Throws Incense×1
Use an Incense Poké Ball×10
Take 3 snapshots of wild Psychic-type Pokémon Nanab Berry×10
Completing 1/16

Gothita, GO Stardust icon.png×1000, 500 XP

2/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 2/16

720 XP

3/16
Make 5 Curveball Throws Poké Ball×15
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon Great Ball×5
Earn 5000 Stadust Max Revive×3
Completing 3/16

Hoopa, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

4/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 4/16

720 XP

5/16
Power up Pokémon 10 times Great Ball×15
Catch 20 Psychic-type Pokémon Abra
Evolve 3 Psychic-type Pokémon Revive×10
Completing 5/16

Wobbuffet, Hyper Potion×10, Inkay Candy×10

6/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 6/16 720 XP
7/16
Take a snapshot of your buddy Furfrou
Catch a Furfrou Fast TM×1
Earn a heart with your buddy Charged TM×1
Completing 7/16

Minccino, Unova Stone×1, Furfrou Candy×15

8/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 8/16 720 XP
9/16
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws Slowpoke Candy
Transfer 30 Pokémon Slowpoke (Galarian Slowpoke)
Evolve one Slowpoke 1990 XP
Completing 9/16 Shedinja, Max Potion×5, Slowbro Mega Energy×40
10/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 10/16 720 XP
11/16
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy Yamask Candy×10
Catch 30 Ghost-type Pokémon Phantump Candy×10
Catch 30 Dark-type Pokémon Pumpkaboo Candy×10
Completing 11/16 Pikachu (Mimikyu costume), Ultra Ball×15, Gengar Mega Energy×40
12/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 12/16 720 XP
13/16
Make a new friend Meditite
Send 10 Gifts to friends Chinchou
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon Silver Pinap Berry×2
Completing 13/16 Blitzle, Poffin×1, Dedenne Candy×10
14/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Claim Reward!

GO Stardust icon.png×720
Completing 14/16 720 XP
15/16
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts Rocket Radar×1
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Leaders Super Rocket Radar×1
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Lucky Egg×1
Completing 15/16 Absol, Golden Razz Berry×2, Houndoom Mega Energy×40
16/16
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Completing 16/16

Dusknoir, Hoopa Candy×20, Star Piece×1

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Take a snapshot of your buddy 1000 XP
Catch 30 Normal-type Pokémon Glameow
Evolve 15 Pokémon Poké Ball×30
Completing 1/6

Eevee, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

2/6
Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon Pinap Berry×20
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy Poffin×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Chansey
Completing 2/6

Slugma, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

3/6
Win 3 Gym battles Monferno
Battle in 3 raids Max Potion×3
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Premium Raid Pass×2
Completing 3/6

Hariyama, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

4/6
Ean 20000 Stardust Chimecho
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon Loudred
Spin 3 PokéStops Kricketune
Completing 4/6

Meloetta, 2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×2000
Meloetta Candy×20, 2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×2000*

5/6
Take a snapshot of Meloetta Meloetta Candy×20
Make a new friend Lucky Egg×1
Send 3 Gifts to Friends Revive×3
Completing 5/6

GO sticker pgoFest2021 meloetta 1.png×5; 2500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×2500

6/6
Claim reward! 3000 XP
Claim reward! 3000 XP
Claim reward! 3000 XP
Completing 6/6 Lure Module×1, Meloetta Candy×20, Rare Candy×3

Let's GO, Meltan

Promotional artwork of 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.

Task Rewards
1/9
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms 500 XP
Catch 10 Pokémon 500 XP
Transfer 5 Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/9 Stardust×1000, Poké Ball×10, Egg Incubator×1
2/9
Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy 1000 XP
Make 10 Great Throws 1000 XP
Hatch 3 Eggs 1000 XP
Completing 2/9 Stardust×2000, Lucky Egg×2, Fast TM×1
3/9
Catch a Ditto 1500 XP
Win 2 Gym battles 1500 XP
Battle in 2 raids 1500 XP
Completing 3/9 Great Ball×10, Incense×3, Max Revive×3
4/9
Catch 5 Steel-type Pokémon 2000 XP
Catch 5 Electric-type Pokémon 2000 XP
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy 2000 XP
Completing 4/9 Stardust×4000, Pinap Berry×5, Rare Candy×5
5/9
Evolve a Grimer 2500 XP
Catch 5 Slugma or Gulpin 2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws 2500 XP
Completing 5/9 Stardust×5000, Great Ball×20, Lure Module×5
6/9
Evolve a Magnemite 3000 XP
Catch 5 Exeggcute 3000 XP
Battle in 10 raids 3000 XP
Completing 6/9 Silver Pinap Berry×1, Metal Coat×1, Ultra Ball×10
7/9
Evolve 1 Drowzee 3500 XP
Catch 1 Cubone 3500 XP
Evolve 1 Scyther 3500 XP
Completing 7/9 Ultra Ball×10, Charged TM×1, Premium Raid Pass×3
8/9
Catch 2 Omanyte or Kabuto 4000 XP
Catch 2 Lileep or Anorith 4000 XP
Catch an Aerodactyl 4000 XP
Completing 8/9

Stardust×8000, Meltan, Star Piece×1

9/9
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Claim reward! 4500 XP
Completing 9/9 Stardust×9000, Super Incubator×1, Meltan Candy×5

Halloween Special Research

A Spooky Message
Promotional artwork for Halloween 2018

A Spooky Message is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2018. This special research introduced Spiritomb into the game.

Task Rewards
1/3
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon Duskull
Make 8 Great Throws 1080 XP
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon Lickitung
Completing 1/3 Poké Ball×10, Stardust×1080, Silver Pinap Berry×8
2/3
Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon Misdreavus
Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before 1080 XP
Catch 108 Pokémon Spiritomb
Completing 2/3 Poké Ball×10, Stardust×1080, Silver Pinap Berry×8
3/3
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Completing 3/3 Spiritomb Candy×10, Spiritomb Candy×8, Stardust×1080
A Spooky Message 2019
Promotional artwork for Halloween 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.

Task Rewards
1/3
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon Litwick
Make 8 Great Throws 1080 XP
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon Sableye
Completing 1/3 Poké Ball×10, Stardust×1080, Silver Pinap Berry×8
2/3
Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon Yamask
Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before 1080 XP
Catch 108 Pokémon Spiritomb
Completing 2/3 Poké Ball×10, Stardust×1080, Silver Pinap Berry×8
3/3
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Completing 3/3 Spiritomb Candy×10, Spiritomb Candy×8, Stardust×1080
A Spooky Message Unmasked
Promotional artwork for Halloween 2020

A Spooky Message Unmasked is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 23, 2020. It allows Trainers to catch Spiritomb as well as Galarian Yamask.[1]

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 30 Ghost-type Pokémon Duskull
Transfer 4 Pokémon GO Stardust.png×340
Catch 34 Pokémon 340 XP
Completing 1/4 Yamask, Pinap Berry×3, Razz Berry×4
2/4
Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon Sableye
Make 8 Nice Throws Poké Ball×10
Catch 108 Pokémon 1080 XP
Completing 2/4 Spiritomb, Potion×10, Great Ball×8
3/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon Litwick
Make 9 Great Throws GO Stardust.png×490
Catch 49 Pokémon 490 XP
Completing 3/4 Yamask, Silver Pinap Berry×4, Golden Razz Berry×9
4/4
Claim reward! 3400 XP
Claim reward! 1080 XP
Claim reward! 4900 XP
Completing 4/4 Yamask Candy×4, Yamask Candy×9, Stardust×4900
What Lies Beneath the Mask
Promotional artwork for Halloween 2021

What Lies Beneath the Mask is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. local time.

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×400
Transfer 9 Pokémon Duskull
Make 49 Nice Throws Ultra Ball×9
Completing 1/4 Yamask, 4000 XP, Nanab Berry×9
2/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon Pikachu (Halloween Mischief Pichachu)
Make 9 Curveball Throws GO Stardust.png×490
USe 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon Banette
Completing 2/4 Yamask (Galarian Yamask), 4000 XP, Razz Berry×9
3/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×490
Catch 9 different species of Ghost-type Pokémon Marowak (Alolan Marowak)
Make 49 Great Throws Poké Ball×49
Completing 3/4 Yamask, 4000 XP, Pinap Berry×9
4/4
Claim reward! 49 XP
Claim reward! 49 XP
Claim reward! 49 XP
Completing 4/4 Yamask Candy×4, Yamask Candy×9, Stardust×4900
Mysterious Masks
File:GO Halloween 2022.png
Promotional artwork for Halloween 2022

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×1313
Make 9 Curveball Throws Yamask
Make 49 Nice Throws Ultra Ball×9
Completing 1/4 Yamask (Galarian Yamask), 4900 XP, GO Stardust.png×490
2/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×1313
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy Yamask
Send 13 Gifts to friends Great Ball×40
Completing 2/4 Yamask (Galarian Yamask), 4900 XP, GO Stardust.png×490
3/4
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×1313
Catch 9 different species of Ghost-type Pokémon Yamask
Use 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon Poké Ball×49
Completing 3/4 Yamask (Galarian Yamask), 4900 XP, GO Stardust.png×490
4/4
Claim reward! 49 XP
Claim reward! 490 XP
Claim reward! 4900 XP
Completing 4/4 Yamask (Galarian Yamask), 4900 XP, GO Stardust.png×490

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Make a new friend 5000 XP
Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost 5000 XP
Hatch an Egg 5000 XP
Completing 1/6

Lucky Egg×2, Dratini, Stardust×15000

2/6
Evolve a Dratini 10000 XP
Take a snapshot of Dratini Dratini Candy×30
Earn a Candy with your Buddy Dratini Candy×30
Completing 2/6 Premium Raid Pass×1, Stardust×15000, Lucky Egg×2
3/6
Power up Pokémon 10 times 15000 XP
Battle a Trainer in the Great League 15000 XP
Battle in a raid 15000 XP
Completing 3/6 Lucky Egg×2, 15000 XP, Star Piece×2
4/6
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Chimchar
Catch a Legendary from a Field Research Breakthrough or raid Piplup
Hatch 3 Eggs Turtwig
Completing 4/6

Lucky Egg×2, EeveeShiny, Stardust×15000

5/6
Take a Snapshot of Eevee 30000 XP
Send 5 Gifts to friends 30000 XP
Trade 3 Pokémon with a friend 30000 XP
Completing 5/6 Lapras, 30000 XP, Lucky Egg×2
6/6
Make a new friend Dratini Candy×60
Win a level 3 or higher raid Dratini Candy×60
Evolve a Dragonair 100000 XP
Completing 6/6 Lucky Egg×2, 100000 XP, Stardust×15000

A Troubling Situation

Promotional artwork of Team GO Rocket

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Evolve 2 Pokémon Murkrow
Power up a Pokémon 5 times Sableye
Completing 1/4 Stardust×1000, 2000 XP
2/4
Catch 2 Shadow Pokémon Koffing
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Ekans
Completing 2/4 Stardust×2000, 2000 XP, Golden Razz Berry×5
3/4
Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon Stardust×3000
Purify a Fire, Water, or Grass-type Shadow Pokémon 3000 XP
Completing 3/4 Stardust×2000, Silver Pinap Berry×5, Rare Candy×1
4/4
Claim reward! Stardust×1000
Claim reward! 1000 XP
Claim reward! Stardust×1000
Completing 4/4 Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1, Rare Candy×3


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
Promotional artwork of the Team GO Rocket Leaders

Looming in the Shadows is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting November 7, 2019, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks rewards players with a Super Rocket Radar to find Giovanni.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops 500 XP
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts 500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/6 Stardust×500, Poké Ball×10, Razz Berry×10
2/6
Spin a PokéStop 5 days in a row 750 XP
Purify 15 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Win 5 raids 750 XP
Completing 2/6 Stardust×1000, Hyper Potion×3, Revive×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gym battles 1000 XP
Win 3 Great League Trainer Battles against another Trainer 1000 XP
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Completing 3/6 Stardust×1500, Great Ball×15, Pinap Berry×5
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6 Stardust×2000, Super Rocket Radar×1, Golden Razz Berry×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Stardust×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Silver Pinap Berry×3
Completing 5/6 Stardust×3000, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1
6/6
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6 Max Revive×3, Ultra Ball×20, Rare Candy×3
A Challenging Development
Promotional artwork of Giovanni with Shadow Articuno, Shadow Zapdos and Shadow Moltres

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops Sudowoodo
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts 500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/6 Stardust×500, Poké Ball×10, Razz Berry×10
2/6
Spin a PokéStop 3 days in a row 750 XP
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Win 5 raids 750 XP
Completing 2/6 Stardust×1000, Hyper Potion×3, Revive×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gym battles 1000 XP
Win 3 Great League Trainer Battles against another Trainer 1000 XP
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Completing 3/6 Stardust×1500, Great Ball×15, Pinap Berry×5
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6 Stardust×2000, Super Rocket Radar×1, Golden Razz Berry×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Stardust×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Silver Pinap Berry×3
Completing 5/6 Stardust×3000, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1
6/6
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6 Max Revive×3, Ultra Ball×20, Rare Candy×3
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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops Sandslash
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts 500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/6 Stardust×500, Poké Ball×10, Razz Berry×10
2/6
Spin a PokéStop 3 days in a row 750 XP
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Win 5 raids 750 XP
Completing 2/6 Stardust×1000, Hyper Potion×3, Revive×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gym battles 1000 XP
Win 3 Great League Trainer Battles against another Trainer 1000 XP
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Completing 3/6 Stardust×1500, Great Ball×15, Pinap Berry×5
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6 Stardust×2000, Super Rocket Radar×1, Golden Razz Berry×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Stardust×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Silver Pinap Berry×3
Completing 5/6 Stardust×3000, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1
6/6
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6 Max Revive×3, Ultra Ball×20, Rare Candy×3
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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops Golem
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts 500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/6 Stardust×500, Poké Ball×10, Razz Berry×10
2/6
Spin a PokéStop 3 days in a row 750 XP
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Win 5 raids 750 XP
Completing 2/6 Stardust×1000, Hyper Potion×3, Revive×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gym battles 1000 XP
Win 3 Great League Trainer Battles against another Trainer 1000 XP
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Completing 3/6 Stardust×1500, Great Ball×15, Pinap Berry×5
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6 Stardust×2000, Super Rocket Radar×1, Golden Razz Berry×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Stardust×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Silver Pinap Berry×3
Completing 5/6 Stardust×3000, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1
6/6
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Claim reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6 Max Revive×3, Ultra Ball×20, Rare Candy×3
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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 5 PokéStops GO Stardust icon.png
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts 500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon Meowth
Completing 1/6 Stardust×500, Poké Ball×10, Razz Berry×10
2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row 750 XP
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 750 XP
Completing 2/6

Stardust×1500, Great Ball×10, Larvitar

3/6
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 3 times 1000 XP
Hatch 3 Eggs 1000 XP
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy 1000 XP
Completing 3/6

Stardust×1500, Golden Razz Berry×3, Toxicroak

4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6 Hyper Potion×5, Super Rocket Radar×1, Revive×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Stardust×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Silver Pinap Berry×3
Completing 5/6 Stardust×3000, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1
6/6
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6 Max Revive×3, Ultra Ball×20, Elite Charged TM×1
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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Win a raid Poké Ball×15
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×3
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon Revive×1
Completing 1/6

Pinap Berry×10, Nanab Berry×10, Razz Berry×10

2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon Sun Stone×1
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Great Ball×15
Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon Doduo
Completing 2/6

1500 XP, Stardust×500, Pidgeot Mega Energy×10

3/6
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon Pidgeot Mega Energy×30
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Pidgeot Mega Energy×30
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy Pidgeot Mega Energy×30
Completing 3/6

2000 XP, Rocket Radar×1, Pidgeot

4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1250 XP
Completing 4/6

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Super Rocket Radar×1

5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potion×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss Ultra Ball×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Revive×5
Completing 5/6

3000 XP, Fast TM×1, Charged TM×1

6/6
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6

Golden Razz Berry×2, Silver Pinap Berry×2, Premium Raid Pass×1

A Seven-Colored Shadow
Promotional artwork of Shadow Ho-Oh

A Seven-Colored Shadow is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting from June 17, 2021, at 12 a.m. to September 1, 2021, at 12 a.m. local time for players level 8 or higher who have finished The Shadow Threat Grows.

Task Rewards
1/6
Catch 10 Pokémon Teddiursa
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Sun Stone×1
Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon Poké Ball×15
Completing 1/6

1500 XP, Stardust×500, Gloom

2/6
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×5
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon Revive×5
Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon Great Ball×15
Completing 2/6

2000 XP, Stardust×500, Xatu

3/6
Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gyms Fast TM×1
Battle another Trainer in the Great League Charged TM×1
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon Ultra Ball×15
Completing 3/6

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Rocket Radar×1

4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo Flareon
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff Vaporeon
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra Jolteon
Completing 4/6

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Super Rocket Radar×1

5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potion×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Revive×5
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss King's Rock×1
Completing 5/6

3000 XP, Stardust×2000, Larvitar

6/6
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Completing 6/6

Silver Pinap Berry×2, Stardust×2000, Lucky Egg×1

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Win a raid Breloom
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×3
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon Revive×1
Completing 1/6

1000 XP, Poké Ball×15, Rare Candy×3

2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon Pinap Berry×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Razz Berry×10
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts Nanab Berry×10
Completing 2/6

1500 XP, Stardust×1000, Great Ball×10

3/6
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 1000 XP
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy 1000 XP
Completing 3/6

2000 XP, Great Ball×15, Rocket Radar×1

4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1500 XP
Completing 4/6

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Super Rocket Radar×1

5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potion×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss Ultra Ball×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Revive×5
Completing 5/6

3000 XP, Lucky Egg×1, Golden Razz Berry×2

6/6
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Completing 6/6

Charged TM×1, Fast TM×1, Silver Pinap Berry×2

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.

Task Rewards
1/6
Win a raid Darumaka
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×3
Catch a Shadow Pokémon Darumaka (Galarian Darumaka)
Completing 1/6

1000 XP, Poké Ball×15, Rare Candy×3

2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon Pinap Berry×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Razz Berry×10
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts Nanab Berry×10
Completing 2/6

1500 XP, Stardust×1000, Great Ball×10

3/6
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon 1000 XP
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts 1000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy 1000 XP
Completing 3/6

2000 XP, Great Ball×15, Rocket Radar×1

4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1500 XP
Completing 4/6

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Super Rocket Radar×1

5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potion×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss Ultra Ball×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Revive×5
Completing 5/6

3000 XP, Lucky Egg×1, Golden Razz Berry×2

6/6
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Completing 6/6

Charged TM×1, Fast TM×1, Silver Pinap Berry×2

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×10
Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon Pinap Berry×10
Completing 1/4

2000 XP, Great Ball×15, Rocket Radar×1

2/4
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff 1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra 1500 XP
Completing 2/4

2500 XP, Stardust×1000, Super Rocket Radar×1

3/4
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potion×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss Ultra Ball×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Revive×5
Completing 3/4

3000 XP, Lucky Egg×1, Golden Razz Berry×2

4/4
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Completing 4/4

5000 XP, Stardust×2500, Silver Pinap Berry×2

Celebrate 2019

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

Task Rewards
Celebrate 2019
Catch 19 Pokémon 2019 XP
Catch 19 Pokémon 2019 XP
Catch 19 Pokémon 2019 XP
Completing Ultra Ball×20, Unova Stone×1, Rare Candy×9

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.

Task Rewards
1/5
Make 15 Great Throws Meowth
Catch 15 Pokémon Incense×1
Transfer 15 Pokémon Ultra Ball×30
Completing 1/5 Gothita, GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP
2/5
Evolve 5 Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Hatch 15 Eggs Oshawott
Win 15 raids Max Revive×10
Completing 2/5 Darumaka, GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP
3/5
Make an Excellent Throw Rare Candy×5
Battle another Trainer 15 times*


Battle in the GO Battle League 15 times*

Tepig
Power up Pokémon 15 times Stardust×500
Completing 3/5 Blitzle, GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP
4/5
Give your buddy 15 treats Golden Razz Berry×1
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon Snivy
Take 15 snapshots Silver Pinap Berry×1
Completing 4/5 Audino, GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP
5/5
Claim reward! Fast TM×1
Claim reward! Stunfisk
Claim reward! Charged TM×1
Completing 5/5 Genesect, Rare Candy×5, Professor Willow Glasses

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Send 3 Gifts to friends Poké Ball×10
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Super Potion×10
Catch 15 Pokémon Beedrill Mega Energy×25
Completing 1/4 Weedle, Rare Candy×3, 5000 XP
2/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times Weedle Candy×20
Evolve 1 Weedle GO Stardust.png×2000
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Premium Raid Pass×1
Completing 2/4 Beedrill Mega Energy×100, Charged TM×1, 5000 XP
3/4
Win a raid Revive×6
Battle in a Mega Raid Silver Pinap Berry×2
Catch 10 Pokémon Hyper Potion×6
Completing 3/4 Beedrill Mega Energy×25, Rare Candy×3, 5000 XP
4/4
Claim reward! GO Stardust.png×1500
Claim reward! GO Stardust.png×1500
Claim reward! GO Stardust.png×1500
Completing 4/4 Beedrill Mega Energy×25, GO Stardust.png×1500, 5000 XP

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 43 times GO Stardust.png×4300
Catch 430 Pokémon Incense×3
Hatch 14 Eggs 4300 XP
Completing 1/4

GO Stardust.png×4300, Pawniard, 4300 XP

2/4
Battle 43 Team GO Rocket Grunts GO Stardust.png×4300
Win 14 raids Rare Candy×3
Use 43 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon 4300 XP
Completing 2/4 GO Stardust.png×4300, Premium Battle Pass×3, 4300 XP
3/4
Make 43 Great Curveball Throws GO Stardust.png×4300
Evolve 43 Pokémon Poffin×3
Transfer 430 Pokémon 4300 XP
Completing 3/4 GO Stardust.png×4300, Super Incubator×3, 4300 XP
4/4
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.png×4300
Claim Reward! Shedinja
Claim Reward! 43000 XP
Completing 4/4

GO Stardust.png×4300, Rare Candy XL×3, Tirtouga

Level 45 Challenge

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 45 times GO Stardust.png×4500
Make 450 Nice Throws Star Piece×3
Spin 45 PokéStops or Gyms 4500 XP
Completing 1/4

GO Stardust.png×4500, Cryogonal, 4500 XP

2/4
Battle in the GO Battle League 45 times GO Stardust.png×4500
Earn 45 Candies walking with your Buddy Rare Candy×3
Catch 45 different species of Pokémon 4500 XP
Completing 2/4

GO Stardust.png×4500, Premium Raid Pass×3, 4500 XP

3/4
Make 7 Great Throw in a row GO Stardust.png×4500
Win 45 raids Lucky Egg×3
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 7 times 4500 XP
Completing 3/4

GO Stardust.png×4500, Super Incubator×3, 4500 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.png×4500
Claim Reward! Sandile
Claim Reward! 45000 XP
Completing 4/4

Rare Candy XL×3, Chimecho, Prized Poké Ball female

Level 48 Challenge

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 48 times GO Stardust.png×4800
Make 480 Nice Throws Rocket Radar×3
Make 4 Excellent Throws in a row 4800 XP
Completing 1/4

GO Stardust.png×4800, Golett, 4800 XP

2/4
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader 14 times GO Stardust.png×4800
Earn 48 Candies walking with your buddy Rare Candy×3
Catch 480 Pokémon 4800 XP
Completing 2/4

GO Stardust.png×4800, Premium Raid Pass×3, 4800 XP

3/4
Catch 480 Normal-type Pokémon GO Stardust.png×4800
Win 14 raids Lure Module×3
Spin a PokéStop 14 days in a row 4800 XP
Completing 3/4

GO Stardust.png×4800, Super Incubator×3, 4800 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.png×4800
Claim Reward! Lucario
Claim Reward! 4800 XP
Completing 4/4

GO Stardust.png×4800, Axew, Rare Candy XL×1

Level 50 Challenge

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Make 500 Great Curveball Throws GO Stardust.png×5000
Visit PokéStop 15 days in a row Star Piece×10
Make 5 Excellent Throws in a row GO Stardust.png×5000
Completing 1/4

GO Stardust.png×5000, Unown*, GO Stardust.png×5000

2/4
Hatch 50 Eggs GO Stardust.png×5000
Win 15 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League Rare Candy×10
Catch 5000 Pokémon GO Stardust.png×5000
Completing 2/4

GO Stardust.png×5000, Premium Raid Pass×10, GO Stardust.png×5000

3/4
Earn 50 Candies while walking with your buddy GO Stardust.png×5000
Evolve 50 Pokémon Incense×10
Win 50 raids GO Stardust.png×5000
Completing 3/4

GO Stardust.png×5000, Super Incubator×10, GO Stardust.png×5000

4/4
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.png×50000
Claim Reward! Noibat
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.png×50000
Completing 4/4

Rare Candy XL×10, Mewtwo, Poké Ball Twist female

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Transfer 10 Pokémon Ultra Ball×10
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon Nuzleaf
Evolve 3 Grass-type Pokémon Cottonee
Completing 1/4

Diglett, GO Stardust.png×500, 1000 XP

2/4
Play with your buddy 10 times Poffin×1
Take a snapshopt of a Grass-type Pokémon Combee
Give your buddy 10 treats Cherubi
Completing 2/4

Pinsir, GO Stardust.png×500, 1000 XP

3/4
Defeat Jessie or James 4 times


Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts 4 times[4]*

Max Revive×5
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws Hoothoot
Hatch 3 Eggs Whimsicott
Completing 3/4

Vibrava, GO Stardust.png×500, 1000 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! 500 XP
Claim Reward! Oddish
Claim Reward! Foongus
Completing 4/4

CelebiShiny, GO Stardust.png×500, 1000 XP

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.

Task Rewards
1/5
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon Sun Stone×1
Catch 7 Pokémon Diglett
Take 3 snapshots of wild Ground-type Pokémon Poké Ball×15
Completing 1/5

GO Stardust.png×250, Nanab Berry×10, Drilbur

2/5
Make 5 Great Throws in a row Pinap Berry×5
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon Dwebble
Take 3 snapshots of wild Bug-type Pokémon Great Ball×10
Completing 2/5

GO Stardust.png×250, Razz Berry×10, Combee

3/5
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon Cherrim (Sunny Cherrim)
Catch 30 Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon Vileplume
Take 3 snapshots of wild Grass-type Pokémon Great Ball×10
Completing 3/5

GO Stardust.png×500, Pinap Berry×10, Nuzleaf

4/5
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts Ariados
Catch 15 Pokémon with Weather Boost Butterfree
Take 3 snapshots of wild Flying-type Pokémon Ultra Ball×10
Completing 4/5

GO Stardust.png×500, Poffin×1, Rufflet

5/5
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Completing 5/5

Zarude, Zarude Candy×10, GO Stardust.png×1000

Season of Legends

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

Task Rewards
1/5
Catch Rock-type Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Make 5 Great Throws Great Ball×10
Transfer 10 Pokémon Pinap Berry×10
Completing 1/5

GO Stardust.png×500, 1500 XP, Kabuto

2/5
Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon Hyper Potion×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost Mossy Lure Module×1
Take a snapshot of Landorus Landorus Candy×10
Completing 2/5

GO Stardust.png×500, 2000 XP, Drilbur

3/5
Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon Max Revive×5
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost Fast TM×1
Take a snapshot of Tornadus Tornadus Candy×10
Completing 3/5

GO Stardust.png×500, 2000 XP, Ducklett

4/5
Catch 10 Electric-type Pokémon Ultra Ball×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost Charged TM×1
Take a snapshot of Thundurus Thundurus Candy×10
Completing 4/5

GO Stardust.png×500, 2000 XP, Joltik

5/5
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Claim Reward! 2000 XP
Completing 5/5

5000 XP, Unova Stone×1, Munna

BIDOOF

BIDOOF is a Special Research that became available on July 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. local time during Bidoof Day. This Special Research was the first one to contain optional choice paths.

Task Rewards
1/4
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon Bidoof
Catch 6 Normal-type Pokémon Pinap Berry×3
Catch 3 Bidoof Bidoof
Completing 1/4

Bidoof, 399 XP, GO Stardust.png×399

2/4 "Choose Bidoof!" "Bidoof...?"
Catch 1 Normal-type Pokémon Bidoof Bidoof
Take a snapshot of Bidoof Pinap Berry×3 Razz Berry×5
Catch 5 Bidoof Bidoof Bidoof
Completing 2/4

Bidoof, 399 XP, GO Stardust.png×399

Bidoof, 399 XP, GO Stardust.png×399

3/4 "Nerves of steel" "Nests near water"
Transfer 10 Pokémon Super Potion×10 Poké Ball×10
Take a snapshot of Bidoof Bidoof Bidoof
Catch 10 Bidoof Razz Berry×5 Pinap Berry×3
Completing 3/4

Bidoof, 399 XP, GO Stardust.png×399

Bidoof, 399 XP, GO Stardust.png×399

4/4
Catch 5 Bidoof Bidoof
Catch 10 Bidoof Bidoof
Catch 15 Bidoof Bidoof
Completing 4/4

Bidoof, 3990 XP, Bidoof Hat

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.

Task Rewards
1/2
Catch 10 Pokémon Voltorb
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon Voltorb
Give your buddy 3 treats Voltorb
Completing 1/2

Voltorb (Hisuian Voltorb), Pinap Berry×3, Razz Berry×3

2/2
Catch 20 Pokémon Voltorb
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon Voltorb
Make 10 Curveball Throws Voltorb
Completing 2/2

Voltorb (Hisuian Voltorb), Pinap Berry×9, Razz Berry×9

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Rattata (Alolan Rattata)
Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each Poké Ball×10
Catch 5 Normal-type Pokémon Yungoos
Completing 1/4

Pinap Berry×10, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

2/4
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon Razz Berry×5
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon Great Ball×10
Catch 10 Pokémon Pikipek
Completing 2/4

Charged TM×1, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

3/9
Catch 6 Normal-type Pokémon Yungoos
Catch 3 different species of Normal-type Pokémon Yungoos
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms Raticate (Alolan Raticate)
Completing 3/4

Premium Raid Pass×1, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends Great Ball×10
Catch 15 Pokémon Pinap Berry×7
Win a raid Meowth (Alolan Meowth)
Completing 4/4

Ultra Ball×15, 8000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×3000

An Akala Adventure

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Pikachu
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon Pinap Berry×5
Completing 1/4

Fomantis, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

2/4
Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon Parasect
Catch 2 Water-type Pokémon Alomomola
Take 3 snapshots of wild Fire-type Pokémon Marowak (Alolan Marowak)
Completing 2/4

Charged TM×1, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

3/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times Razz Berry×7
Walk 2 km Poké Ball×10
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon Nanab Berry×10
Completing 3/4

Premium Raid Pass×1, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends Great Ball×10
Catch 15 Pokémon Pinap Berry×7
Win a raid Diglett (Alolan Diglett)
Completing 4/4

Ultra Ball×15, 8000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×3000

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Pinap Berry×5
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy Razz Berry×3
Completing 1/4

Weepinbell, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

2/4
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon Oddish
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon Seedot
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost Sunkern
Completing 2/4

Charged TM×1, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

3/4
Walk 2 km Geodude (Alolan Geodude)
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Poké Ball×10
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Sandshrew (Alolan Sandshrew)
Completing 3/4

Premium Raid Pass×1, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends Great Ball×10
Catch 15 Pokémon Pinap Berry×7
Win a raid Vulpix (Alolan Vulpix)
Completing 4/4

Ultra Ball×15, 8000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×3000

A Poni Adventure

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

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Power up Pokémon 5 times Razz Berry×5
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts Hyper Potion×3
Completing 1/4

Raticate (Alolan Raticate), 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

2/4
Catch 3 Water-type Pokémon Tentacruel
Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokémon Wailmer
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon Wingull
Completing 2/4

Fast TM×1, 500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500

3/4
Walk 2 km Miltank
Catch 15 Pokémon Great Ball×10
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms Stufful
Completing 3/4

Premium Raid Pass×1, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends Great Ball×10
Catch 15 Pokémon Pinap Berry×7
Win a raid Exeggutor (Alolan Exeggutor)
Completing 4/4

Ultra Ball×15, 8000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×3000

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 1 Pokémon Rowlet
Catch 4 Pokémon Litten
Catch 7 Pokémon Popplio
Completing 1/4

1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500, Poké Ball×15

2/4
Choose a Path Melemele Island Akala Island Ula'ula Island Poni Island
3/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Razz Berry×5
Make 3 Nice Throws Great Ball×15
Send 5 Gifts to friends Poffin×1 Walk 2 km Incense×1 Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Lure Module×1 Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts Rocket Radar×1
Completing 3/4

1500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500, Silver Pinap Berry×3

4/4
Send 15 Gifts to friends Poffin×1 Walk 7 km Incense×1 Catch 30 Pokémon Glacial Lure Module×1 Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times Rocket Radar×1
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon Ultra Ball×15 Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Ultra Ball×15 Make 10 Curveball Throws Ultra Ball×15 Defeat 4 Team GO Rocket Grunts Ultra Ball×15
Trade Pokémon 3 times Star Piece×1 Complete 3 Field Research Tasks Star Piece×1 Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon Star Piece×1 Power up Pokémon 10 times Star Piece×1
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy Golden Razz Berry×1 Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon Golden Razz Berry×3 Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Golden Razz Berry×3 Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader Golden Razz Berry×3
Make a new friend Lure Module×1 Hatch 3 Eggs Super Incubator×1 Catch 15 different species of Pokémon Magnetic Lure Module×1 Win 3 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League Premium Raid Pass×1
Completing 4/4

Raichu (Alolan Raichu), Lucky Egg×4, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat

Marowak (Alolan Marowak), Egg Incubator×2, P'au Style Oricorio Hat

Vulpix (Alolan Vulpix), Incense×4, Baile Style Oricorio Hat

Exeggutor (Alolan Exeggutor), Star Piece×3, Sensu Style Oricorio Hat

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.

Task Rewards
1/3
Catch 10 Pokémon Poké Ball×25
Catch 5 Normal-type Pokémon Potion×5
Make 5 nice throws Nanab Berry×5
Completing 1/3

GO Stardust icon.png×1000, Ditto Candy×15, Razz Berry×5

2/3
Catch 10 Pokémon Great Ball×15
Catch 3 of the Transform Pokémon Super Potion×5
Transfer 10 Pokémon Pinap Berry×5
Completing 2/3

1500 XP, Ditto Candy×15, Silver Pinap Berry×1

3/3
Claim Reward! Ultra Ball×10
Claim Reward! Hyper Potion×5
Claim Reward! 3500 XP
Completing 3/3

GO Stardust icon.png×3000, Ditto Candy×15, Ditto

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.

Task Rewards
1/4
Catch 3 Pokémon Bulbasaur
Catch 3 Pokémon Charmander
Catch 3 Pokémon Squirtle
Completing 1/4

500 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×200, Poké Ball×10

2/4 Choose Venusaur! Choose Charizard! Choose Blastoise!
Catch 5 Pokémon Poké Ball×10
Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon Great Ball×10
Power up Pokémon 5 times Razz Berry×10
Completing 2/4

Venusaur Mega Energy×200, Premium Raid Pass×1, Venusaur

Charizard Mega Energy×200, Premium Raid Pass×1, Charizard

Blastoise Mega Energy×200, Premium Raid Pass×1, Blastoise

3/4
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy Venusaur Mega Energy×50 Charizard Mega Energy×50 Blastoise Mega Energy×50
Power up Pokémon 10 times Venusaur Mega Energy×50 Charizard Mega Energy×50 Blastoise Mega Energy×50

Mega Evolve a Venusaur*
Mega Evolve a Charizard*
Mega Evolve a Blastoise*

Charged TM×1
Completing 3/4

1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×600, Venusaur Mega Energy×100

1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×600, Charizard Mega Energy×100

1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×600, Blastoise Mega Energy×100

4/4
Win a raid Revive×6
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt Silver Pinap Berry×2
Take a snapshot of your buddy Hyper Potion×6
Completing 4/4

2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500, Venusaur Mega Energy×100

2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500, Charizard Mega Energy×100

2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500, Blastoise Mega Energy×100

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.

Task Rewards
Claim Reward Daily Adventure Incense×1
Completing

1000 XP

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.

Task Rewards
1/2
Use 1 Daily Adventure Incense 1000 XP
Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 10 Pokémon 1000 XP
Walk 1 km 1000 XP
Completing 1/2

Poké Ball×25, Ponyta, GO Stardust icon.png×500

2/2
Use 6 Daily Adventure Incense 1000 XP
Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 100 Pokémon 1000 XP
Walk 10 km 1000 XP
Completing 2/2

2500 XP, Dodrio, GO Stardust icon.png×2500

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.
Task Rewards
1/10
Catch 15 Pokémon Razz Berry×5
Make 10 Curveball Throws Staryu
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon Pinap Berry×5
Completing 1/10 Cosmog, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500
2/10
Give your buddy 3 treats Woobat
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy Staryu
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon Munna
Completing 2/10 Poffin×1, 2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500
3/10
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy Ralts
Send 10 Gifts to friends Staryu
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon Poké Ball×25
Completing 3/10 Pinap Berry×5, 3000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×100
4/10
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Catch 1 Pokémon

789 XP
Completing 4/10 Cosmog Candy×25, 3000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000
5/10
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Baltoy
Power up Pokémon 10 times Staryu
Evolve a Cosmog GO Stardust icon.png×1000
Completing 5/10 Cosmog Candy×25, 1000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×750
6/10
Complete 10 Field Research tasks Elgyem
Power up Pokémon 10 times Staryu
Walk 5 km Girafarig
Completing 6/10 Cosmog Candy×25, 2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×750
7/10
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy Kirlia
Hatch an Egg Staryu
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon Great Ball×25
Completing 7/10 Poké Ball×10, 3000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500
8/10
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!*


Catch 3 Pokémon

789 XP
Completing 8/10 Cosmog Candy×50, 3000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1500
9/10
Evolve a Cosmoem Staryu
Completing 9/10 Starmie, 2000 XP, GO Stardust icon.png×500
10/10
Evolve 3 Pokémon Nanab Berry×12
Walk 5 km Staryu
Make 15 Great Throws Pinap Berry×10
Completing 10/10 Solrock, 4000XP, GO Stardust icon.png×1000

Ticketed events

Main article: Ticketed event (GO)
Ticket

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

GO Fest 2018 logo

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

Task Rewards
1/5
Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms 500 XP
Earn 1 Candy walking with your buddy 500 XP
Catch 15 Pokémon 500 XP
Completing 1/5 Stardust×1000, Incense×3, Poké Ball×50
2/5
Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon Torkoal
Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon Ludicolo
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon Shiftry
Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon Metagross
Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon Aggron
Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon Walrein
Completing 2/5 Stardust×2000, Super Incubator×3, Ultra Ball×20
3/5
Catch 7 Unown

Catch 7 Psychic-type Pokémon *

1500 XP
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms 1500 XP
Hatch 3 Eggs 1500 XP
Completing 3/5 Celebi, Golden Razz Berry×10, Stardust×3000
4/5
Catch 5 Plusle 2000 XP
Catch 5 Minun 2000 XP
Completing 4/5 Stardust×4000, Pinap Berry×10, Celebi Candy×20
5/5
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Completing 5/5 Stardust×5000, Premium Raid Pass×3, Lucky Egg×3

Pokémon GO Safari Zone in YOKOSUKA

GO Safari Zone logo

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

Task Rewards
1/2
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Super Incubator×3
Catch 10 Beldum Metagross
Catch 10 Ralts Gardevoir
Catch 10 Slakoth Slaking
Hatch 3 Eggs 3000 XP
Completing 1/2 Golden Razz Berry×10, Rare Candy×20, Ultra Ball×10
2/2
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Claim reward! 2018 XP
Completing 2/2 Stardust×100000

GO Fest 2019—Chicago

GO Fest 2019 Chicago logo

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

Task Rewards
1/5
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms Poké Ball×25
Make 3 new friends Pinap Berry×10
Send 3 Gifts to Friends Super Incubator×1
Completing 1/5 Poké Ball×25, Lure Module×15, Silver Pinap Berry×15
2/5
Catch 5 different species of Fairy-type Pokémon Gardevoir
Catch 5 different species of Water-type Pokémon Kingdra
Catch 5 different species of Grass-type Pokémon Gengar
Catch 5 different species of Steel-type Pokémon Hippowdon
Catch 5 different species of Rock-type Pokémon Abomasnow
Completing 2/5 Super Incubator×3, Golden Razz Berry×5, Incense×5
3/5
Catch 3 Unown

Hatch 3 Eggs*

Star Piece×1
Take a snapshot of Ralts in its GO Fest habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Fairy-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Gastly in its GO Fest habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Ghost-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Hippopotas in its GO Fest habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Ground-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Snover in its GO Fest habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Ice-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Horsea in its GO Fest habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Water-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Completing 3/5 Stardust×5000, Pinap Berry×5, Sinnoh Stone×1
4/5
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Completing 4/5 Jirachi
5/5
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away

Evolve 3 Pokémon*

Premium Raid Pass×3
Hatch 5 Eggs Star Piece×3
Take 3 snapshots of Jirachi Super Incubator×1
Completing 5/5 Jirachi Candy×20, Golden Razz Berry×5, Stardust×5000

GO Fest 2019—Dortmund

GO Fest 2019 Dortmund logo

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

Task Rewards
1/5
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms Poké Ball×25
Make 3 new friends Pinap Berry×10
Send 3 Gifts to Friends Super Incubator×1
Completing 1/5 Poké Ball×25, Lure Module×15, Silver Pinap Berry×15
2/5
Catch 5 different species of Ground-type Pokémon Nidoking
Catch 5 different species of Water-type Pokémon Milotic
Catch 5 different species of Psychic-type Pokémon Medicham
Catch 5 different species of Steel-type Pokémon Magnezone
Catch 5 different species of Bug-type Pokémon Scizor
Completing 2/5 Super Incubator×3, Golden Razz Berry×5, Incense×5
3/5
Catch 3 Unown

Hatch 3 Eggs*

Star Piece×1
Take a snapshot of Nidoran♂ in its GO Fest habitat

Take 1 snapshot of Ground-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Feebas in its GO Fest habitat

Take 1 snapshots of Water-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Scyther in its GO Fest habitat

Take 1 snapshot of Grass-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Meditite in its GO Fest habitat

Take 1 snapshot of Psychic-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Magnemite in its GO Fest habitat

Take 1 snapshots of Steel-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Completing 3/5 Stardust×5000, Pinap Berry×5, Sinnoh Stone×1
4/5
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Completing 4/5 Jirachi
5/5
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away

Evolve 3 Pokémon*

Premium Raid Pass×3
Hatch 5 Eggs Star Piece×3
Take 3 snapshots of Jirachi Super Incubator×1
Completing 5/5 Jirachi Candy×20, Golden Razz Berry×5, Stardust×5000

GO Fest 2019—Yokohama

GO Fest 2019 Yokohama logo

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

Task Rewards
1/5
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms Poké Ball×25
Make 3 new friends Pinap Berry×10
Send 3 Gifts to Friends Super Incubator×1
Completing 1/5 Poké Ball×25, Lure Module×15, Silver Pinap Berry×15
2/5
Catch 5 different species of Ice-type Pokémon Froslass
Catch 8 different species of Water-type Pokémon Poliwrath
Catch 3 different species of Grass-type Pokémon Ludicolo
Catch 5 different species of Flying-type Pokémon Altaria
Catch 3 different species of Normal-type Pokémon Swellow
Completing 2/5 Super Incubator×3, Golden Razz Berry×5, Incense×5
3/5
Catch 3 Unown

Hatch 3 Eggs*

Star Piece×1
Take a snapshot of Snorunt in the Snowy Habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Ice-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Poliwag in the Ocean Habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Water-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Lotad in the Ocean Habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Grass-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Swablu in the Cloudy Sky Habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Flying-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Take a snapshot of Taillow in the Cloudy Sky Habitat

Take 5 snapshots of Normal-type Pokémon*

Stardust×5000
Completing 3/5 Stardust×5000, Pinap Berry×1, Sinnoh Stone×5
4/5
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Claim reward! 2019 XP
Completing 4/5 Jirachi
5/5
Trade for 3 Pokémon from at least 100 km away

Evolve 3 Pokémon*

Premium Raid Pass×3
Hatch 5 Eggs Star Piece×3
Take 3 snapshots of Jirachi Super Incubator×1
Completing 5/5 Jirachi Candy×20, Golden Razz Berry×5, Stardust×500

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).

Task Rewards
1/2
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ball×100
Transfer 10 Pokémon Incense×1
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Completing 1/2 Super Incubator×1, Fast TM×1, Golden Razz Berry×10
2/2
Take a Snapshot of your buddy Lucky Egg×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Great Ball×100
Play with your buddy 3 times Star Piece×1
Completing 2/2

Premium Raid Pass×1, TeddiursaShiny, Stardust×20000

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).

Task Rewards
1/2
Transfer 10 Pokémon Incense×1
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ball×100
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Completing 1/2 Super Incubator×1, Fast TM×1, Golden Razz Berry×10
2/2
Take a Snapshot of your buddy Lucky Egg×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Great Ball×100
Play with your buddy 3 times Star Piece×1
Completing 2/2

Premium Raid Pass×1, ChinchouShiny, Stardust×30000

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).

Task Rewards
1/2
Transfer 10 Pokémon Incense×1
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ball×100
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Completing 1/2

Super Incubator×1, Rufflet, Fast TM×1

2/2
Take a Snapshot of your buddy Lucky Egg×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Great Ball×100
Play with your buddy 3 times Star Piece×1
Completing 2/2

Premium Raid Pass×1, VoltorbShiny, Stardust×30000

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.

Task Rewards
Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms Incense×1
Hatch 3 Eggs Super Incubator×1
Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy Lapras
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy Poffin×1
Send 3 Gits to friends 2000 XP
Completing

Lucky Egg×3, GO Stardust.png×2000, Lure Module×1

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.

Task Rewards
1/2
Transfer 10 Pokémon Incense×1
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ball×100
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Completing 1/2 Super Incubator×1, Fast TM×1, Golden Razz Berry×10
2/2
Take a Snapshot of your buddy Lucky Egg×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Great Ball×100
Play with your buddy 3 times Star Piece×1
Completing 2/2

Premium Raid Pass×1, CorphishShiny, Stardust×30000

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.

Task Rewards
1/7
Take 3 Snapshots of Pokémon Rare Candy×2
Walk 1 km GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms 2022 XP
Completing 1/7

Star Piece×1, Poké Ball×22, Lucky Egg×2

2/7
Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon Clamperl
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon Darumaka
Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon Ponyta (Galarian Ponyta)
Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon Skorupi
Completing 2/7

Great Ball×22, Rare Candy×2, Poké Ball×22

3/7
Power up Pokémon 3 times File:GO sticker Pheromosa.png×22
Completing 3/7

Poké Ball×22, Pheromosa, Ultra Ball×22

4/7
Take a snapshot of Rufflet in the Windy Coast Habitat GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Take a snapshot of Darumaka in the Molten Rock Habitat GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Take a snapshot of Cherrim in the Living Meadow Habitat GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Take a snapshot of Lileep in the Electric Garden Habitat GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Completing 4/7

Super Incubator×2, Poffin×2, Ultra Ball×22

5/7
Hatch an Egg Silver Pinap Berry×2
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy 2022 XP
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks Rare Candy×2
Completing 5/7

Great Ball×22, Snorlax (Cowboy Hat Snorlax),Hyper Potion×22

6/7
Catch 22 Pokémon 2022 XP
Completing 6/7

Golden Razz Berry×2, Shaymin (Sky Forme Shaymin),Razz Berry×2

7/7
Send 10 gifts to friends Lucky Egg×1
Spin 3 PokéStops you haven't visited before 2022 XP
Win a Raid GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Completing 7/7

Lure Module×2, Shaymin Candy×25, Incense×2

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle and Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo

Those Special Researches were available to players who purchased ticket to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle and Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo events. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Seattle event was held at Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, USA on July 22–24, 2022. The Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Sapporo event was held at Nakajima Park, Sapporo, Japan on August 5–7, 2022. Unlike Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin, those 2 events had separate experience and schedule for morning and afternoon sessions and players could decide if they would start playing in the park in the morning or in the afternoon when purchasing their participation ticket.

Park Experience
Task Rewards
1/5
Take 3 snapshots of your Pokémon Rare Candy×2
Explore 1 km GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms 2022 XP
Completing 1/5

Star Piece×2, Poké Ball×22, Egg Incubator×2

2/5

Catch 5 Psychic-type Pokémon*
Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokémon*

Litwick*
Makuhita*

Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon

Lapras

Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon*
Catch 5 Psychic-type Pokémon*

Rufflet*
Litwick*

Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon*
Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon*

Skorupi*
Ponyta (Galarian Ponyta)*

Completing 2/5

Great Ball×22, Rare Candy×2, Poké Ball×22

3/5

Take a snapshot of Abra in the Dreamy Mindscape habitat
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon (After Event)*

GO Stardust icon.png×2022

Take a snapshot of Dwebble in The Oasis habitat*
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon (After Event)*
Take a snapshot of Cherrim in The Living Meadow habitat*

GO Stardust icon.png×2022

Take a snapshot of Swablu in the Cloud Sanctuary habitat*
Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon (After Event)*
Take a snapshot of Hitmontop in the Athletic Park habitat*

GO Stardust icon.png×2022

Take a snapshot of Lileep in the Electric Garden habitat*
Catch 5 Electric-type Pokémon (After Event)*
Take a snapshot of Darumaka in the Frozen Lake habitat*

GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Completing 3/5

Poké Ball×22, Snorlax (Cowboy Hat Snorlax), Ultra Ball×22

4/5
Catch 22 Pokémon 2022 XP
Completing 4/5

Golden Razz Berry×2, Razz Berry×2, Shaymin (Sky Forme Shaymin)

5/5
Send 10 gifts to friends File:GO sticker Sky Forme Shaymin.png×22
Walk 3 km 2022 XP
Win a Raid GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Completing 5/5

Lure Module×1, Shaymin Candy×25, Egg Incubator×2

City Experience
Task Rewards
1/5
Give 3 treats to your buddy Poffin×2
Earn 3 hears with your buddy Incense×2
Use an Incense Poké Ball×22
Completing 1/5

Poké Ball×22, Pinap Berry×2, Lucky Egg×2

2/5
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms 2022 XP
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Earn a candy walking with your buddy

Lapras

Completing 2/5

Egg Incubator×2, Super Incubator×2, Premium Raid Pass×2

3/5
Hatch 2 Eggs Silver Pinap Berry×2
Battle in 2 raids 2022 XP
Earn 10,000 XP Rare Candy×2
Completing 3/5

Great Ball×22, Snorlax (Cowboy Hat Snorlax), Hyper Potion×2

4/5
Power up Pokémon 3 times Max Revive×2
Completing 4/5

Poké Ball×22, Buzzwole, Ultra Ball×22*
Poké Ball×22, Xurkitree, Ultra Ball×22*

5/5
Spin 3 PokéStops you have not visited before Pinap Berry×2
Hatch 3 Eggs GO Stardust icon.png×2022
Send 10 Gifts to friends Rare Candy×2
Completing 5/5

2022 XP, Buzzwole Candy×22, Elite Charged TM×1*
2022 XP, Xurkitree Candy×22, Elite Charged TM×1*

Safari Zone Goyang 2022

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Goyang 2022. This event was held in Goyang, South Korean on September 23 - 15, 2022.

Task Rewards
1/2
Transfer 10 Pokémon Incense×1
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ball×100
Catch 10 Different Species of Pokémon Rare Candy×5
Completing 1/2 Super Incubator×1, Fast TM×1, Golden Razz Berry×10
2/2
Take a Snapshot of your buddy Lucky Egg×1
Give your buddy 3 treats Great Ball×100
Play with your buddy 3 times Star Piece×1
Completing 2/2

Premium Raid Pass×1, SpritzeeShiny, Stardust×30000

Promotional Research

Professor's Research

This Special Research becomes available when the player registers a 16 digit code found on Professor Willow's TCG card from July 1, 2021 at 12:00 a.m. UTC to August 1, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. UTC.

Task Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Poké Ball×10
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon Great Ball×10
Make 10 Great Throws Ultra Ball×10
Completing 1/6

GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP, Klink

2/6
Catch 20 Pokémon Spheal
Evolve 10 Pokémon Feebas
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon Incense×1
Completing 2/6

GO Stardust.png×500, 500 XP, Lapras

3/6
Hatch 5 Eggs Egg Incubator×1
Tade a Pokémon Magnemite
Send 5 Gifts to Friends Electrike
Completing 3/6

GO Stardust.png×1000, 1000 XP, Electabuzz

4/6
Battle another Trainer 5 times Premium Raid Pass×3
Win 5 Raids Houndour
Mega Evolve 3 Pokémon Slugma
Completing 4/6

GO Stardust.png×1000, 1000 XP, Rapidash

5/6
Give your buddy 3 treats Poffin×1
Earn a heart with your buddy Porygon
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy Ditto
Completing 5/6

GO Stardust.png×5000, 5000 XP, Meltan

6/6
Claim Reward! 5000 XP
Claim Reward! 5000 XP
Claim Reward! 5000 XP
Completing 6/6 Meltan Candy×10, Meltan Candy×10, Meltan Candy×10

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 特殊調查 Dahksyùh Diuhchàh
Mandarin 特殊調查 Tèshū Diàochá
France Flag.png French Études spéciales
Germany Flag.png German Spezialforschung
Italy Flag.png Italian Ricerca speciale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스페셜리서치 Special Research
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pesquisa especial
Spain Flag.png Spanish Investigación especial
Thailand Flag.png Thai งานวิจัยพิเศษ Nganwichai Phiset
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Özel Araştırma

See also

References


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