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A Timed Research is a set of tasks assigned in Pokémon GO that has a specific time period during which it may be completed. The format for Timed Research is nearly identical to that of Special Research, except for the given deadline. In addition, Timed Researches are instead accessed through the "Today" tab of the Research view and does not include dialogs with Professor Willow. If completed, a Timed Research is listed in the "Special" tab alongside the completed Special Researches.

List of Timed Research

Throwback Challenge 2020

These sets of Timed Research were available in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic with matching in-game event for the duration of each challenge. During those events, Pokémon spawns on the world map as well those appearing in Raid Battle or given as Field Researches rewards were adjusted to Pokémon originating from the specific region of each challenge. Players who completed all 4 Time Researches gained access to Special Research Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 in June 2020.

Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto

Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto was a time-limited set of research tasks that ran from May 1, 2020, 1 p.m. until May 8, 2020, at 1 p.m. local time. This challenge was unwittingly released on April 27, 2020, to some players and was subsequently removed from the game^[1]. It is a nine-part challenge that runs for a limited period of time and gives various Kanto Pokémon for rewards, including Mewtwo with Psystrike as a final reward.

Task	Rewards
1/9
Catch 3 Grass, Water, or Fire-type Pokémon	×10
Take a snapshot of a Bug-type Pokémon	×5
Catch a Rock-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 1/9	×1, , ×2
2/9
Battle in a raid
Transfer 3 Pokémon	×10
Catch a Water-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 2/9	×1, , ×2
3/9
Evolve 3 Pokémon	×10
Hatch an Egg
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 3/9	×1, , ×2
4/9
Give your buddy a treat
Send a Gift to a friend
Catch a Grass-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 4/9	×1, , ×2
5/9
Earn a candy walking with your buddy	×10
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch a Poison-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 5/9	×1, , ×2
6/9
Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon
Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 6/9	×1, , ×2
7/9
Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon	×10
Evolve a Pokémon
Catch a Fire-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 7/9	×1, , ×2
8/9
Power up a Pokémon 6 times	×1
Battle another Trainer	×1
Catch a Ground-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 8/9	×1, , ×2
9/9
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Completing 9/9	×10,

Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto

Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto was a time-limited set of research tasks that ran from May 8, 2020, 1 p.m. until May 15, 2020, at 1 p.m. local time. It was released early to players before the official starting time.^[2] It is a nine-part challenge that runs for a limited period of time and gives various Johto Pokémon for rewards as well, including Ho-Oh with Earthquake as a final reward.

Task	Rewards
1/9
Catch 3 Grass, Water, or Fire-type Pokémon	×10
Send a Gift to a friend
Catch a Flying-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 1/9	×1, , ×2
2/9
Play with your buddy
Give your buddy 3 treats	×5
Catch a Bug-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 2/9	×1, , ×2
3/9
Make 3 Great Throws	×1
Hatch an Egg
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 3/9	×1, , ×2
4/9
Evolve a Pokémon
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon	×10
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 4/9	×1, , ×2
5/9
Take a Snapshots of your buddy
Make 4 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 5/9	×1, , ×2
6/9
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon	×1
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Catch a Steel-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 6/9	×1, , ×2
7/9
Evolve a Pokémon	×1
Catch a Water-type Pokémon
Catch an Ice-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 7/9	×1, , ×2
8/9
Take a Snapshot of Ice-type Pokémon	×1
Battle another Trainer	×10
Power up Pokémon 6 times	×500
Completing 8/9	×2, , ×1
9/9
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Completing 9/9	×5,

Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn

Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn was a time-limited set of research tasks that ran from May 15, 2020, 1 p.m. until May 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. local time. It is a nine-part challenge that runs for a limited period of time and gives various Hoenn Pokémon for rewards, including Groudon with Fire Punch as a final reward.

Task	Rewards
1/9
Catch 3 Grass, Water, or Fire-type Pokémon	×10
Claim Reward!	×5
Catch a Rock-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 1/9	×1, , ×2
2/9
Power up a Pokémon	×5
Make 3 Nice Throws
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 2/9	×1, , ×2
3/9
Send a Gift to a friend	×1
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 3/9	×1, , ×2
4/9
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost
Catch a Fire-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 4/9	×1, , ×2
5/9
Make 3 Great Throws
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×10
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 5/9	×1, , ×2
6/9
Catch a Water, Electric, or Bug-type Pokémon	×10
Battle another Trainer
Catch a Flying-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 6/9	×1, , ×2
7/9
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon	×5
Give your buddy 3 treats	×1
Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 7/9	×1, , ×2
8/9
Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokémon
Evolve a Pokémon	×1
Catch a Water-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 8/9	×1, , ×2
9/9
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Completing 9/9	×10,

Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh

Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh was a time-limited set of research tasks that ran from May 22, 2020, 1 p.m. until May 29, 2020, at 1 p.m. local time. It is a nine-part challenge that runs for a limited period of time and gives various Sinnoh Pokémon for rewards, including Cresselia with Grass Knot as a final reward.

Task	Rewards
1/9
Catch 3 different species of Pokémon	×10
Power Up a Pokémon
Take a snapshot of a Rock-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 1/9	×1, , ×2
2/9
Take a snapshot of a Grass-type Pokémon	×5
Send a Gift to a friend
Catch a Grass-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 2/9	×1, , ×2
3/9
Make 3 Nice Throws	×1
Hatch an Egg
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 3/9	×1, , ×2
4/9
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×10
Catch a Ground-type Pokémon
Catch a Water-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 4/9	×1, , ×2
5/9
Battle another Trainer	×1
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×1
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 5/9	×1, , ×2
6/9
Take a snapshot of a Steel-type Pokémon	×10
Give your buddy 3 treats
Catch a Steel-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 6/9	×1, , ×2
7/9
Evolve a Pokémon
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×1
Catch an Ice-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 7/9	×1, , ×2
8/9
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×1
Make 3 Great Throws	×1
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon	×500
Completing 8/9	×1, , ×2
9/9
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Claim Reward!	3000 XP
Completing 9/9	×10,

Research Day

Snubbull Limited Research

Snubbull Limited Research was a time-limited set of research tasks that runs on May 9, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time. It is a set of 20 parts that cycles back to the first part whenever the last part is completed. All of the rewards include Snubbull encounters.

Task	Rewards
1/20
Power up Pokémon 3 Times
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 1/20	×10, ×300, 300 XP
2/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Completing 2/20	×300, , 300 XP
3/20
Catch 3 Pokemon
Take 3 Snapshots
Make 3 Great Throws
Completing 3/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
4/20
Battle another Trainer
Catch 3 Pokémon
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Completing 4/20	, ×300, 300 XP
5/20
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Give your Buddy 3 Treats
Completing 5/20	×10, ×300, 300 XP
6/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 1 Fairy-type Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Completing 6/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
7/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Fairy-type Pokémon
Completing 7/20	, ×300, 300 XP
8/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon
Completing 8/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
9/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 9/20	, ×300, 300 XP
10/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Snubbull
Completing 10/20	×10, ×300, 300 XP
11/20
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 11/20	×10, ×300, 300 XP
12/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Completing 12/20	, ×300, 300 XP
13/20
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch 3 Pokémon
Take 3 Snapshots
Completing 13/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
14/20
Battle another Trainer
Catch 3 Pokémon
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Completing 14/20	, ×300, 300 XP
15/20
Give your Buddy 3 treats
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Completing 15/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
16/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 3 Pokemon
Catch 1 Fairy-type Pokémon
Completing 16/20	, ×300, 300 XP
17/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Fairy-type Pokémon
Completing 17/20	, ×300, 300 XP
18/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon
Completing 18/20	×15, ×300, 300 XP
19/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 19/20	, ×300, 300 XP
20/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Snubbull
Completing 20/20	×10, ×300, 300 XP

Meowth Limited Research

Meowth Limited Research is a time-limited set of research tasks that runs on October 10, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time. It is a set of 20 parts that cycles back to the first part whenever the last part is completed. All of the rewards include Meowth encounters, most of which are its Alola form with a few Kanto and Galar forms.

Task	Rewards
1/20
Power up Pokémon 3 Times
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 1/20	×10, ×500, 500 XP
2/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Completing 2/20	×500, , 500 XP
3/20
Catch 3 Pokemon
Take 3 Snapshots
Make 3 Great Throws
Completing 3/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
4/20
Battle another Trainer
Catch 3 Pokémon
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Completing 4/20	, ×500, 500 XP
5/20
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Give your Buddy 3 Treats
Completing 5/20	×10, ×500, 500 XP
6/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 1 Dark-type Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Completing 6/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
7/20
se 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 7/20	, ×500, 500 XP
8/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon
Completing 8/20	, ×500, 500 XP
9/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 9/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
10/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Meowth
Completing 10/20	×10, ×500, 500 XP
11/20
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 11/20	×10, ×500, 500 XP
12/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Completing 12/20	, ×500, 500 XP
13/20
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch 3 Pokémon
Take 3 Snapshots
Completing 13/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
14/20
Battle another Trainer
Catch 3 Pokémon
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Completing 14/20	, ×500, 500 XP
15/20
Give your Buddy 3 treats
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Completing 15/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
16/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 3 Pokemon
Catch 1 Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 16/20	, ×500, 500 XP
17/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 17/20	, ×500, 500 XP
18/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon
Completing 18/20	, ×500, 500 XP
19/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 19/20	×15, ×500, 500 XP
20/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Meowth
Completing 20/20	×10, ×500, 500 XP

Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ Limited Research

Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ Limited Research was a time-limited set of research tasks that runs on November 27, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/16
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Catch a Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throws
Completing 1/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
2/16
Transfer a Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make a Nice Throw
Completing 2/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
3/16
Use 2 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 3/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
4/16
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make a Nice Throw
Completing 4/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
5/16
Make 2 Great Throws
Catch a Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 5/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
6/16
Make 2 Great Throws
Catch 4 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 6/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
7/16
Use 3 Razz Berries to help Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer a Pokémon
Completing 7/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
8/16
Use 2 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 8/16	, ×750, 750 XP
9/16
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer a Pokémon
Completing 9/16	, ×750, 750 XP
10/16
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 3 Pokémon
Transfer a Pokémon
Completing 10/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
11/16
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 2 Pokémon
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 11/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
12/16
Make 2 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 12/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
13/16
Use 2 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 13/16	×10, ×750, 750 XP
14/16
Use 2 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 14/16	, ×750, 750 XP
15/16
Make 3 Great Throws in a row
Catch 2 Pokémon
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 15/16	, ×750, 750 XP
16/16
Make 2 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 16/16	3000 XP, ×25, ×25,

Sneasel Limited Research

Sneasel Limited Research was a time-limited set of research tasks that runs on January 30, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/20
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throws
Completing 1/20	×10, ×500, 1000 XP
2/20
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throw
Completing 2/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
3/20
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throws
Completing 3/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
4/20
Make 2 Great Throws
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 4/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
5/20
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Completing 5/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
6/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 6/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
7/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 7/20	×10, ×500, 1000 XP
8/20
Make 2 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 8/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
9/20
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 9/20	×1, ×500, 1000 XP
10/20
Make 2 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 10/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
Task	Rewards
11/20
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throws
Completing 11/20	×10, ×500, 1000 XP
12/20
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throw
Completing 12/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
13/20
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Nice Throws
Completing 13/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
14/20
Make 2 Great Throws
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 14/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
15/20
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch 3 Pokémon
Make 3 Curveball Throws
Completing 15/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
16/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 16/20	, ×500, 1000 XP
17/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 17/20	×10, ×500, 1000 XP
18/20
Make 2 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 2 Pokémon
Transfer 2 Pokémon
Completing 18/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP
19/20
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 2 Pokémon
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row
Completing 19/20	×1, ×500, 1000 XP
20/20
Make 2 Great Throws in a row
Catch 3 Pokémon
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 20/20	×15, ×500, 1000 XP

GO Fest 2020

Those Timed Researches were available in the weeks ahead of GO Fest 2020. During that time, special goals were also set so that if 1 million trainers of a team would complete the research, it would unlock additional Pokémon spawns during the GO Fest.^[3]

GO Fest Skill Challenge

This Timed Research was available from July 03, 2020, from 8 a.m. to July 08, 2020, at 10 p.m. local time. This research focuses on skill-based tasks. Players who completed this Timed Research unlock GO Fest Elite Skill Challenge. When completed, this Timed Research does not appear in the Special tab.

When 1 million trainers of a specific team complete this research, it unlocks the following additional spawns during GO Fest 2020:

Team	GO Fest 2020 Rewards
Team Instinct
Team Mystic
Team Valor

Task	Rewards
1/3
Catch 20 Pokémon	×100
Make 5 Nice Throws	×10
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Completing 1/3	100 XP, ×1, ×10
2/3
Catch 30 Pokémon	×300
Make 10 Great Throws	×10
Transfer 20 Pokémon	×20
Completing 2/3	300 XP, , ×1
3/3
Catch 50 Pokémon	×1000
Make an Excellent Throw	×10
Catch 15 different species of Pokémon	×20
Completing 3/3	×1, ,×1

GO Fest Elite Skill Challenge

This Timed Research is unlocked by completing GO Fest Skill Challenge.

Task	Rewards
Catch 100 Pokémon	×5
Catch 25 different species of Pokémon	×5
Make 50 Excellent Throws	×5
Completing	500 XP, ×500, ×5

GO Fest Battle Challenge

This Timed Research was available from July 10, 2020, 8 a.m. to July 15, 2020, at 10 p.m. local time. This research focuses on battles against Team GO Rocket. Players who complete this Timed Research unlock GO Fest Elite Battle Challenge. When completed, this Timed Research does not appear in the Special tab.

When 1 million trainers of a specific team complete this research, it unlocks the following additional spawns during GO Fest 2020:

Team	GO Fest 2020 Rewards
Team Instinct
Team Mystic
Team Valor

Task	Rewards
1/3
Power up a Pokémon	×100
Evolve a Pokémon	×1
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt	×2
Completing 1/3	100 XP, ×5, ×5
2/3
Power up a Pokémon 2 times	×200
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×2
Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon	×2
Completing 2/3	×3, , ×3
3/3
Power up a Pokémon 3 times	×1
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Rescue 3 Shadow Pokémon	×3
Completing 3/3	×1, ,×1

GO Fest Elite Battle Challenge

This Timed Research is unlocked by completing GO Fest Battle Challenge.

Task	Rewards
Defeat 15 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×5
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 5 times	×5
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Completing	500 XP, ×500, ×5

GO Fest Friendship Challenge

This Timed Research was available from July 17, 2020, from 8 a.m. to July 22, 2020, at 10 p.m. local time. This research focuses on friendship based tasks. Players who complete this Timed Research unlock GO Fest Elite Friendship Challenge. When completed, this Timed Research does not appear in the Special tab.

When 1 million trainers of a specific team complete this research, it unlocks the following additional spawns during GO Fest 2020:

Team	GO Fest 2020 Rewards
Team Instinct
Team Mystic
Team Valor

Task	Rewards
1/3
Earn a heart with your buddy	×1
Send a Gift to a friend	×100
Play with your buddy	×1
Completing 1/3	100 XP, ×100, ×10
2/3
Send 5 Gifts to friends	×10
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy	×10
Ear a Candy walking with your buddy	×1
Completing 2/3	300 XP, ,×300
3/3
Take a snapshot of your buddy	×10
Send 10 Gifts to friends	×500
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy	×20
Completing 3/3	×1, , ×1

GO Fest Elite Friendship Challenge

This Timed Research is unlocked by completing GO Fest Friendship Challenge.

Task	Rewards
Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Send 30 Gifts to friends	×5
Earn 30 hearts with your buddy	×5
Completing	×500, 500 XP, ×5

Ultra Unlock 2020

This Timed Research was available from July 31, 2020, from 1 p.m. PDT to August 07, 2020, at 1 p.m. PDT. Due to a bug, it expired earlier at 1 p.m. local time in some countries instead. This research was unlocked globally to all trainers by players who could complete 8 challenges during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Day 1. Trainers who did not purchase a GO Fest 2020 could access this Timed Research regardless. The original Time Research focuses on Dragon-type Pokémon.

Due to the early expiration bug, this Timed Research was made available again with altered task steps requirements from August 21, 2020, 8 a.m. to August 26, 2020, 10 p.m. local time as part of the Dragon Week makeup event. Trainers who had already completed the Timed Research during its original run could do it again during this makeup event. Once completed, this second version of Ultra Unlock 2020 is displayed under a separate entry in the "Special" tab.

Task	Rewards
1/5
Power up Pokémon 5 fimes Power up Pokémon 3 fimes*	×3
Make 5 Nice Throws Make 2 Nice Throws*	500 XP
Catch 3 Dragon-type Pokémon Catch 2 Pokémon*	×5
Completing 1/5	×500, , ×1
2/5
Evolve 3 Pokémon Evolve 1 Pokémon*	×3
Make 7 Great Throws Make 4 Nice Throws*	300 XP
Catch 5 Dragon-type Pokémon Catch 4 Pokémon*	×7
Completing 2/5	×500, , ×1
3/5
Win a raid	×1
Make an Excellent Throw Make 2 Great Throws*	1000 XP
Catch 7 Dragon-type Pokémon Catch 6 Pokémon*	×5
Completing 3/5	×1000, , ×1
4/5
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts*	×1
Make 3 Excellent Throws Make 4 Great Throws*	1500 XP
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon Catch 8 different species of Pokémon*	×7
Completing 4/5	×1000, , ×1
5/5
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completing 5/5	×1000, , ×1

Mega Battle Challenge

This Timed Research was available from September 11, 2020 8 a.m. to September 17, 2020 10 p.m. local time. This Timed Research focuses on getting additional Mega Energy to Mega Evolve Mega Beedrill and rewards evolution items in preparation of the Porygon Community Day on September 20, 2020.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Battle in a raid	×3
Catch 7 Bug-type Pokémon	×5
Power up Pokémon 7 times	×1
Completing 1/4	×35, ×500, 1000 XP
2/4
Battle in a raid	×3
Battle in a Mega Raid	×3
Battle another Trainer	×1
Completing 2/4	×40, ×1000, 2000 XP
3/4
Battle in 3 raids
Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×5
Mega Evolve a Pokémon	×3
Completing 3/4	×60, ×1000, 2000 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×10
Claim Reward!	×3
Claim Reward!	×3
Completing 4/4	, ×2500, 5000 XP

Community Day

Community Day: Porygon

This Timed Research was available on September 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This Timed Research rewards additional Evolution items needed to Evolve Porygon into Porygon2 and then Porygon-Z as part of the Porygon Community Day.

Task	Rewards
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×1
Catch 5 Porygon	×2
Make 3 Nice Throws	×2
Completing	1000 XP, ×1

Community Day: Charmander

This Timed Research was available on October 17, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time during the Charmander Community Day. This Timed Research rewards additional Mega Energy needed to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y.

Task	Rewards
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×50
Catch 5 Charmander	×50
Make 3 Nice Throws	×50
Completing	×150, 1000 XP

Community Day: Electabuzz

This Timed Research was available on November 15, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time during the Electabuzz Community Day. This Timed Research rewards additional Sinnoh Stone needed to Evolve Electabuzz into Electivire.

Task	Rewards
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×1
Catch 5 Electabuzz	×1
Make 3 Nice Throws	×1
Completing	×1, 1000 XP

Community Day: Magmar

This Timed Research was available on November 21, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time during the Magmar Community Day. This Timed Research rewards additional Sinnoh Stone needed to Evolve Magmar into Magmortar.

Task	Rewards
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×60
Catch 5 Magmar	×1
Make 3 Nice Throws	×1
Completing	1000 XP, ×1, ×1

December Community Day

This Timed Research was available from December 12, 2020, 11 a.m. to December 13, 2020, 6 p.m. local time during the December 2020 Community Day.

Task	Rewards
Transfer 20 Pokémon	×10
Catch 12 different species of Pokémon	×15
Catch 40 Pokémon	×10
Completing	2000 XP, ×1, ×25

Community Day: Roselia

This Timed Research was available on February 07, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time during the Roselia Community Day. This Timed Research rewards additional Sinnoh Stone needed to Evolve Roselia into Roserade.

Task	Rewards
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×1
Catch 5 Roselia	×1
Make 5 Nice Throws	×1
Completing	1000 XP, ×1

Mega Buddy Challenge

This Timed Research was available from September 22, 2020, at 8 a.m. to September 28, 2020, at 10 p.m. local time. This Timed Research focuses on getting additional Mega Energy to Mega Evolve Mega Beedrill.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 5 Pokémon	×3
Make 5 Great Throws	×3
Give your buddy 3 treats
Completing 1/4	×35, ×500, 1000 XP
2/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×3
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy
Completing 2/4	×40, ×1000, 2000 XP
3/4
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon	×3
Mega Evolve a Pokémon	×3
Earn 7 hearts with your buddy
Completing 3/4	×60, ×1000, 2000 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×3
Claim Reward!	×10
Claim Reward!	×5
Completing 4/4	, ×2500, 5000 XP

Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar is a Timed Research that is available from October 23, 2020, 6:00 p.m. PDT until Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:00 p.m. PST for players who have completed Mega Buddy Challenge^[4]. It rewards Mega Energy so Gengar can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

Task	Rewards
1/3
Transfer 13 Pokémon	×10
Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon
Catch 13 Dark-type Pokémon
Completing 1/3	×50, ×5, ×500
2/3
Make 9 Nice Throws in a row
Evolve 4 Pokémon
Catch 94 Pokémon
Completing 2/3	×50, ×5, ×1000
3/3
Claim Reward!	×20
Claim Reward!	×20
Claim Reward!	×20
Completing 3/3	×100, ×10, ×1500

Niantic Birthday Event

This Timed Research was available on October 04, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time in order to celebrate Niantic's fifth anniversary.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×3
Catch 5 Pokémon	×3
Make 3 Nice Throws	×3
Completing 1/4	×1, ×1000, 1000 XP
2/4
Transfer 5 Pokémon	×750
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×750
Evolve a Pokémon	×750
Completing 2/4	×1, ×1000, 1000 XP
3/4
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms	×5
Hatch an Egg	×5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×5
Completing 3/4	×1, ×1000, 1000 XP
4/4
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt	×5
Win a Gym battle	×1
Win a raid	×1
Completing 4/4	×1, ×2000, 2000 XP

The Season Changes Part 1

This Timed Research was available from October 09, 2020, 8 a.m. to October 19, 2020, 10 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×10
Make 5 Nice throws
Make 3 Nice Throws
Completing 1/4	, ×500, 500 XP
2/4
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Use 3 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Completing 2/4	×3, ×500, 500 XP
3/4
Give your buddy 2 treats	×750
Earn 1 hearts with your buddy	×750
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×750
Completing 3/4	×1, ×750, 750 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Completing 4/4	, ×1000, 1000 XP

Catch Mastery: Ghost

Catch Mastery: Ghost is a Timed Research that was available on October 25, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/10
Catch 1 Drifloon
Catch 3 Ghost-type Pokémon	×5
Make 3 Nice Throws	×10
Completing 1/10	, ×300, 300 XP
2/10
Make 5 Nice Throws
Catch 3 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 2/10	, ×300, 300 XP
3/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
Catch 5 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Nanab Berry while catching Pokémon
Completing 3/10	, ×300, 300 XP
4/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×10
Catch 5 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon	×10
Completing 4/10	, 300 XP; ×20
5/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row
Catch 5 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Completing 5/10	, 500 XP; ×1
6/10
Make 3 Great Throws
Catch 5 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 6/10	, 500 XP, ×20
7/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws
Catch 10 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon	×10
Completing 7/10	, 500 XP, ×2
8/10
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws
Catch 10 Drifloon	×5
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Completing 8/10	, 800 XP, ×20
9/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row
Catch 10 Drifloon
Make an Excellent Throw
Completing 9/10	, ×1500, 1500 XP
10/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row	×1
Catch 15 Drifloon	×1
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw	×10
Completing 10/10	, 1500 XP, ×40

Animation Week Research

Animation Week Research is a Timed Research that was available from November 6, 2020, 8 a.m. to November 12, 2020, 10 p.m. local time. This Timed Research is themed after Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Task	Rewards
1/11
Catch 5 Pokémon	×3
Transfer a Pokémon	×3
Make 3 Nice Throws	×5
Completing 1/11	, ×500, 500 XP
2/11
Battle another Trainer	×3
Battle in a raid	×3
Win a raid	×1
Completing 2/11	×1, ×500, 500 XP
3/11
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×20
Catch 2 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×20
Catch 3 Grass-type Pokémon	×20
Completing 3/11	, ×500, 500 XP
4/11
Give your buddy 3 threats	×5
Earn a heart with your buddy	×5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×5
Completing 4/11	, ×500, 500 XP
5/11
Catch 3 Bug-type Pokémon	×3
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×3
Make an Excellent Throw
Completing 5/11	, ×500, 500 XP
6/11
Battle in a Gym 2 times	×1
Win a Gym battle
Battle another Trainer	×3
Completing 6/11	×1, ×500, 500 XP
7/11
Hatch an Egg
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
Completing 7/11	, ×500, 500 XP
8/11
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
Catch 1 Flying-type Pokémon
Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 8/11	, ×500, 500 XP
9/11
Evolve 3 Pokémon	×2
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Transfer 5 Pokémon
Completing 9/11	×1, ×500, 500 XP
10/11
Catch 5 Pokémon	×10
Make 3 Great Throws
Battle in a raid	×3
Completing 10/11	, ×500, 500 XP
11/11
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Completing 11/11	, ×1000, 1000 XP

Special Weekend (sponsor)

This Timed Research was available during sponsored events on November 07, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and November 08, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time in participating countries. There is one Timed Research per participating sponsor. The list of sponsors includes:

• Softbank & 7-Eleven Japan (Japan, November 07, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time)
• Matsumoto Kiyoshi (Japan, November 08, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time)
• 7-Eleven México (Mexico, November 07, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time)
• Verizon (USA, November 07, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time)
• Grubhub (USA, November 08, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time)

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 10 times	1000 XP
Catch 15 Pokémon
Give your buddy 3 treats	x1000
Completing 1/4	×3, , ×1000
2/4
Make 15 Nice Throws	1000 XP
Catch 20 Pokémon
Evolve 5 Pokémon	×1000
Completing 2/4	×1, , ×1000
3/4
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws	1000 XP
Catch 15 Pokémon
Power Up 10 Pokémon	×1000
Completing 3/4	×1, , ×1000
4/4
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	×1000
Completing 4/4	×100, , ×1000

Pokémon HOME Event

Pokémon HOME Event is a Timed Research that was available from November 17, 2020, 8 a.m. to November 23, 2020, 8 a.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Transfer 5 Pokémon	×10
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 10 Pokémon	×3
Completing 1/4	×20, , ×500
2/4
Evolve 3 Pokémon	×20
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 20 Pokémon	×3
Completing 2/4	×30, , ×1000
3/4
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon	×15
Win 2 Raids
Catch 30 Pokémon
Completing 3/4	×50, , ×1000
4/4
Claim Reward!	×10
Claim Reward!	×10
Claim Reward!	×10
Completing 4/4	×50, , ×1000

City Spotlight

These Timed Researches were available at no cost to any players participating 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.

City Spotlight (Auckland)

This Timed Research was available at no cost as part of the City Spotlight event in Auckland, New Zeland on November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
Take a snapshot near Victoria Park
Take a snapshot near Albert Park
Take a snapshot near Auckland Domain
Take a snapshot near Takutai Square
Take a snapshot near Commercial Bay
Take a snapshot near Wynyard Quarter
Completing	×1, ×1000, ×1

City Spotlight (Busan)

This Timed Research was available at no cost as part of the City Spotlight event in Busan, South Korea on November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
Take a snapshot near Jagalchi Market
Take a snapshot near Yongdusan Park
Take a snapshot near Democracy Park
Take a snapshot near Jungang Park
Take a snapshot near Yurari Plaza
Take a snapshot near Busan Station
Completing	×1, ×1000, ×1

City Spotlight (Tainan)

This Timed Research was available at no cost as part of the City Spotlight event in Tainan, Taiwan on November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
Take a snapshot near National Cheng Kung University Main Library
Take a snapshot near Tainan Park
Take a snapshot near Confucius Temple, Tainan
Take a snapshot near Blueprint Culture & Creative Park
Take a snapshot near Tainan Sports Park & Municipal Baseball Stadium
Take a snapshot near Koxinga Museum & Koxinga Shrine
Completing	×1, ×1000, ×1

Legacy 40 Challenge

Legacy 40 Challenge is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from November 30, 2020, to December 31, 2020, 11:59 p.m. local time for any Trainer that had reached level 40 before December 31, 2020, 11:59 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 10 times	×1000
Catch 15 Pokémon	×3
Make 5 Nice Throws	1000 XP
Completing 1/4	×1000, , 1000 XP
2/4
Catch 15 different species of Pokémon	×1000
Transfer 10 Pokémon	×1
Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon	1000 XP
Completing 2/4	×1000, ×3, 1000 XP
3/4
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws	×1000
Win 3 raids	×3
Give your buddy 10 threats	1000 XP
Completing 3/4	×1000, ×3, 1000 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×5000
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Completing 4/4	×1000, , Gyarados Hat

Kalos Celebration Event

Kalos Celebration Event is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from December 02, 2020, at 10 a.m. to December 08, 2020, at 10 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Transfer 5 Pokémon	×10
Catch a Fletchling	600 XP
Give your buddy 3 threats	×600
Completing 1/6	×15, ×500, 800 XP
2/6
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×10
Catch a Litleo	×5
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×5
Completing 2/6	×15, ×500, 800 XP
3/6
Catch 10 Pokémon	×10
Catch a Chespin	×30
Make 5 Nice Throws	×10
Completing 3/6	×15, ×750, 1000 XP
4/6
Catch 15 Pokémon	×10
Catch a Fennekin	×30
Make 7 Nice Throws	×10
Completing 4/6	×15, ×750, 1000 XP
5/6
Catch 20 Pokémon	×15
Catch a Froakie	×30
Make 7 Great Throws	×10
Completing 5/6	×15, ×750, 1000 XP
6/6
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Completing 6/6	×1, ×1000, 2000 XP

Hoenn Celebration Research

Hoenn Celebration Research is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from January 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. to January 24, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
Catch 2 Groudon	×10
Catch 2 Kyogre	×10
Catch 30 Pokémon	×30
Completing	3000 XP, ×1,

Johto Celebration Research

Hoenn Celebration Research is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from January 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. to February 7, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/2
Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon	×5
Catch 15 Shadow Pokémon	×5
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 3 times
Completing 1/2	×15, ×1, 5000 XP
2/2
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo	×2
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff	×2
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra	×2
Completing 2/2

Team GO Rocket Celebration

Team GO Rocket Celebration is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from February 02, 2021, at 10 a.m. to February 7, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/2
Defeat 1 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×10
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×5
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×3
Completing 1/2	×1, , ×15
2/2
Defeat 1 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×10
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×5
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunt	×3
Completing 2/2	×1, , ×15

Lunar New Year 2021

Lunar New Year 2021 is a set of Timed Research tasks that was available from February 09, 2021, at 10 a.m. to February 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Transfer 12 Pokémon	×10
Catch 7 Fire-type Pokémon
Send 1 Gift to Friends
Completing 1/4	, 1000 XP, ×20
2/4
Power up Pokémon 12 times	×5
Evolve 3 Fire-type Pokémon
Send 3 Gifts to Friends
Completing 2/4	, 1000 XP, ×30
3/4
Use 12 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×10
Catch 15 Fire-type Pokémon
Send 5 Gifts to Friends
Completing 3/4	, 1000 XP, ×50
4/4
Make 12 Great Curveball Throws	×3
Catch 20 Fire-type Pokémon
Send 7 Gifts to Friends
Completing 4/4	, 1500 XP, ×100

Go Tour Kanto: Defeat all Challengers

Go Tour Kanto: Defeat all Challengers is a Timed Research that was available to ticket holders during the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto ticketed event on February 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 20 Pokémon	×500
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×15
Battle 2 GO Tour Challengers
Completing 1/4	×5, ×20, ×5
2/4
Evolve 3 Pokémon	500 XP
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×500
Battle 3 GO Tour Challengers	500 XP
Completing 2/4	×3, ×1, ×3
3/4
Battle in a raid	1000 XP
Win a raid
Defeat 3 GO Tour Challengers	×1
Completing 3/4	1000 XP, ×20, ×1000
4/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times
Defeat 3 GO Tour Challengers with your buddy	×20
Defeat 5 GO Tour Challengers	×1
Completing 4/4	×1, ×1, ×1

Kanto Celebration Event

Kanto Celebration Event is a Timed Research that ran from February 21, 2021, 10 a.m. to February 27, 2021, 8 p.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times
Transfer 6 Pokémon
Catch 20 Pokémon
Completing 1/4	, ×3, ×40
2/4
Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket Grunts
Catch 2 Shadow Pokémon
Catch 20 Pokémon
Completing 2/4	, 1000 XP, ×40
3/4
Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokémon
Catch 20 Water-type Pokémon
Catch 25 Pokémon
Completing 3/4	, ×3, ×40
4/4
Power up Pokémon 10 times
Send 3 Gifts to friends
Catch 25 Pokémon
Completing 4/4	, 2500 XP, ×1

See also

• Collection Challenge
• Field Research
• Special Research

References

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