Timed Research

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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 Poké Ballx10
Take a snapshot of a Bug-type Pokémon Pinap Berryx5
Catch a Rock-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 1/9

Rare Candyx1, Onix, Golden Razz Berryx2

2/9
Battle in a raid Clefairy
Transfer 3 Pokémon Super Potionx10
Catch a Water-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 2/9

Rare Candyx1, Starmie, Silver Pinap Berryx2

3/9
Evolve 3 Pokémon Great Ballx10
Hatch an Egg Snorlax
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 3/9

Rare Candyx1, Raichu, Golden Razz Berryx2

4/9
Give your buddy a treat Gastly
Send a Gift to a friend Dratini
Catch a Grass-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 4/9

Rare Candyx1, Tangela, Silver Pinap Berryx2

5/9
Earn a candy walking with your buddy Ultra Ballx10
Make 3 Great Throws Chansey
Catch a Poison-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 5/9

Rare Candyx1, Weezing, Golden Razz Berryx2

6/9
Take a snapshot of a Ghost-type Pokémon Hitmonchan
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon Lapras
Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 6/9

Rare Candyx1, Alakazam, Silver Pinap Berryx2

7/9
Take a snapshot of an Ice-type Pokémon Hyper Potionx10
Evolve a Pokémon Aerodactyl
Catch a Fire-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 7/9

Rare Candyx1, Arcanine, Golden Razz Berryx2

8/9
Power up a Pokémon 6 times Charged TMx1
Battle another Trainer Star Piecex1
Catch a Ground-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 8/9

Rare Candyx1, Nidoking, Silver Pinap Berryx2

9/9
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Completing 9/9

Rare Candyx10, Mewtwo

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 Poké Ballx10
Send a Gift to a friend Dunsparce
Catch a Flying-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 1/9

Silver Pinap Berryx1, Xatu, Golden Razz Berryx2

2/9
Play with your buddy Spinarak
Give your buddy 3 treats Razz Berryx5
Catch a Bug-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 2/9

Golden Razz Berryx1, Pineco, Silver Pinap Berryx2

3/9
Make 3 Great Throws Charged TMx1
Hatch an Egg Snubbull
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 3/9

Silver Pinap Berryx1, Miltank, Golden Razz Berryx2

4/9
Evolve a Pokémon Sudowoodo
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Great Ballx10
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 4/9

Golden Razz Berryx1, Misdreavus, Silver Pinap Berryx2

5/9
Take a Snapshots of your buddy Shuckle
Make 4 Nice Curveball Throws Mantine
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 5/9

Silver Pinap Berryx1, Hitmontop, Golden Razz Berryx2

6/9
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon Incensex1
Power up Pokémon 3 times Mareep
Catch a Steel-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 6/9

Golden Razz Berryx1, Skarmory, Silver Pinap Berryx2

7/9
Evolve a Pokémon King's Rockx1
Catch a Water-type Pokémon Gligar
Catch an Ice-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 7/9

Silver Pinap Berryx1, Piloswine, Golden Razz Berryx2

8/9
Take a Snapshot of Ice-type Pokémon Dragon Scalex1
Battle another Trainer Ultra Ballx10
Power up Pokémon 6 times Stardustx500
Completing 8/9

Golden Razz Berryx2, Donphan, Silver Pinap Berryx1

9/9
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Completing 9/9

Rare Candyx5, Ho-Oh

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 Poké Ballx10
Claim Reward! Rare Candyx5
Catch a Rock-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 1/9

Pinap Berryx1, Nosepass, Razz Berryx2

2/9
Power up a Pokémon Pinap Berryx5
Make 3 Nice Throws Lairon
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 2/9

Razz Berryx1, Hariyama, Pinap Berryx2

3/9
Send a Gift to a friend Incensex1
Make 3 Curveball Throws Wailmer
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 3/9

Pinap Berryx1, Manectric, Razz Berryx2

4/9
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Trapinch
Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost Bagon
Catch a Fire-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 4/9

Razz Berryx1, Camerupt, Pinap Berryx2

5/9
Make 3 Great Throws Shedinja
Power up Pokémon 3 times Great Ballx10
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 5/9

Pinap Berryx1, Slakoth, Razz Berryx2

6/9
Catch a Water, Electric, or Bug-type Pokémon Ultra Ballx10
Battle another Trainer Absol
Catch a Flying-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 6/9

Razz Berryx1, Swellow, Pinap Berryx2

7/9
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon Revivex5
Give your buddy 3 treats Charged TMx1
Catch a Psychic-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 7/9

Pinap Berryx1, Claydol, Razz Berryx2

8/9
Take a snapshot of a Water-type Pokémon Clamperl
Evolve a Pokémon Star Piecex1
Catch a Water-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 8/9

Razz Berryx1, Sealeo, Pinap Berryx2

9/9
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Completing 9/9

Rare Candyx10, Groudon

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 Poké Ballx10
Power Up a Pokémon Burmy
Take a snapshot of a Rock-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 1/9

Pinap Berryx1, Cranidos, Razz Berryx2

2/9
Take a snapshot of a Grass-type Pokémon Razz Berryx5
Send a Gift to a friend Combee
Catch a Grass-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 2/9

Razz Berryx1, Grotle, Pinap Berryx2

3/9
Make 3 Nice Throws Magnetic Lure Modulex1
Hatch an Egg Bronzor
Catch a Fighting-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 3/9

Pinap Berryx1, Monferno, Razz Berryx2

4/9
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Great Ballx10
Catch a Ground-type Pokémon Skorupi
Catch a Water-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 4/9

Razz Berryx1, Prinplup, Pinap Berryx2

5/9
Battle another Trainer Charged TMx1
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon Sinnoh Stonex1
Catch a Ghost-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 5/9

Pinap Berryx1, Drifloon, Razz Berryx2

6/9
Take a snapshot of a Steel-type Pokémon Ultra Ballx10
Give your buddy 3 treats Hippopotas
Catch a Steel-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 6/9

Razz Berryx1, Shieldon, Pinap Berryx2

7/9
Evolve a Pokémon Gible
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Glacial Lure Modulex1
Catch an Ice-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 7/9

Pinap Berryx1, Abomasnow, Razz Berryx2

8/9
Power up Pokémon 3 times Star Piecex1
Make 3 Great Throws Fast TMx1
Catch an Electric-type Pokémon Stardustx500
Completing 8/9

Razz Berryx1, Shinx, Pinap Berryx2

9/9
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Claim Reward! 3000 XP
Completing 9/9

Rare Candyx10, Cresselia

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 Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Nice Throws Snubbull
Completing 1/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
2/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 2/20

GO Stardust.pngx300, Snubbull, 300 XP

3/20
Catch 3 Pokemon Snubbull
Take 3 Snapshots Snubbull
Make 3 Great Throws Snubbull
Completing 3/20 Pinap Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
4/20
Battle another Trainer Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 4/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
5/20
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Curveball Throws Snubbull
Give your Buddy 3 Treats Snubbull
Completing 5/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
6/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws Snubbull
Catch 1 Fairy-type Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 6/20 Razz Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
7/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve a Fairy-type Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 7/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
8/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 8/20 Nanab Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
9/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row Snubbull
Completing 9/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
10/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve a Snubbull Snubbull
Completing 10/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
11/20
Power up Pokémon 3 times Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Nice Throws Snubbull
Completing 11/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
12/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 12/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
13/20
Make 3 Great Throws Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Take 3 Snapshots Snubbull
Completing 13/20 Pinap Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
14/20
Battle another Trainer Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 14/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
15/20
Give your Buddy 3 treats Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Curveball Throws Snubbull
Completing 15/20 Razz Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
16/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokemon Snubbull
Catch 1 Fairy-type Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 16/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
17/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve a Fairy-type Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 17/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
18/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Snubbull
Completing 18/20 Nanab Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
19/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row Snubbull
Completing 19/20 Snubbull, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
20/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row Snubbull
Catch 3 Pokémon Snubbull
Evolve a Snubbull Snubbull
Completing 20/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx300, 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 Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Nice Throws Meowth
Completing 1/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
2/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve 3 Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Completing 2/20

GO Stardust.pngx500, Meowth, 500 XP

3/20
Catch 3 Pokemon Meowth
Take 3 Snapshots Meowth
Make 3 Great Throws Meowth
Completing 3/20 Pinap Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
4/20
Battle another Trainer Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Completing 4/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
5/20
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Curveball Throws Meowth
Give your Buddy 3 Treats Meowth
Completing 5/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
6/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws Meowth
Catch 1 Dark-type Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Completing 6/20 Razz Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
7/20
se 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon Meowth
Completing 7/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
8/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Meowth
Completing 8/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
9/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row Meowth
Completing 9/20 Nanab Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
10/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve a Meowth Meowth
Completing 10/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
11/20
Power up Pokémon 3 times Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Nice Throws Meowth
Completing 11/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
12/20
Transfer 3 Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve 3 Pokémon Meowth
Completing 12/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
13/20
Make 3 Great Throws Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Take 3 Snapshots Meowth
Completing 13/20 Pinap Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
14/20
Battle another Trainer Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Completing 14/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
15/20
Give your Buddy 3 treats Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Curveball Throws Meowth
Completing 15/20 Razz Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
16/20
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws Meowth
Catch 3 Pokemon Meowth
Catch 1 Dark-type Pokémon Meowth
Completing 16/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
17/20
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve a Dark-type Pokémon Meowth
Completing 17/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
18/20
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Catch a Normal-type Pokémon Meowth
Completing 18/20 Meowth, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
19/20
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row Meowth
Completing 19/20 Nanab Berryx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP
20/20
Make 3 Great Throws in a row Meowth
Catch 3 Pokémon Meowth
Evolve a Meowth Meowth
Completing 20/20 Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx500, 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 Nidoran♂
Catch a Pokémon Nidoran♂
Make 2 Nice Throws Nidoran♂
Completing 1/16

Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

2/16
Transfer a Pokémon Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Make a Nice Throw Nidoran♀
Completing 2/16

Pinap Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

3/16
Use 2 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Make 3 Nice Throws Nidoran♂
Completing 3/16

Pinap Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

4/16
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Make a Nice Throw Nidoran♀
Completing 4/16

Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

5/16
Make 2 Great Throws Nidoran♂
Catch a Pokémon Nidoran♂
Transfer 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Completing 5/16

Poké Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

6/16
Make 2 Great Throws Nidoran♀
Catch 4 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Transfer 2 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Completing 6/16

Razz Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

7/16
Use 3 Razz Berries to help Pokémon Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Transfer a Pokémon Nidoran♂
Completing 7/16

Razz Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

8/16
Use 2 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon Nidoran♀
Completing 8/16 Nidoran♀, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP
9/16
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Transfer a Pokémon Nidoran♂
Completing 9/16

Nidoran♂, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

10/16
Make 2 Nice Curveball Throws Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Transfer a Pokémon Nidoran♀
Completing 10/16

Great Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

11/16
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon Nidoran♂
Completing 11/16

Great Ballx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

12/16
Make 2 Nice Throws in a row Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon Nidoran♀
Completing 12/16

Nanab Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

13/16
Use 2 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row Nidoran♂
Completing 13/16

Nanab Berryx10, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

14/16
Use 2 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Nidoran♀
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Make 2 Curveball Throws in a row Nidoran♀
Completing 14/16

Nidoran♀, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

15/16
Make 3 Great Throws in a row Nidoran♂
Catch 2 Pokémon Nidoran♂
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon Nidoran♂
Completing 15/16

Nidoran♂, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

16/16
Make 2 Great Throws in a row Nidoran♀
Catch 3 Pokémon Nidoran♀
Evolve a Poison-type Pokémon Nidoran♀
Completing 16/16 3000 XP, Nidoran♀ Candyx25, Nidoran♂ Candyx25,

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 emblem.png Team Instinct Chimecho
Team Mystic emblem.png Team Mystic Alomomola
Team Valor emblem.png Team Valor Chansey


Task Rewards
1/3
Catch 20 Pokémon Stardustx100
Make 5 Nice Throws Poké Ballx10
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon Pinap Berryx5
Completing 1/3 100 XP, Golden Razz Berryx1, Great Ballx10
2/3
Catch 30 Pokémon Stardustx300
Make 10 Great Throws Great Ballx10
Transfer 20 Pokémon Poké Ballx20
Completing 2/3

300 XP, Ducklett, Silver Pinap Berryx1

3/3
Catch 50 Pokémon Stardustx1000
Make an Excellent Throw Ultra Ballx10
Catch 15 different species of Pokémon Great Ballx20
Completing 3/3

Rare Candyx1, Pikachu,Star Piecex1

GO Fest Elite Skill Challenge

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

Task Rewards
Catch 100 Pokémon Poké Ballx5
Catch 25 different species of Pokémon Great Ballx5
Make 50 Excellent Throws Ultra Ballx5
Completing 500 XP, Stardustx500, Razz Berryx5

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 emblem.png Team Instinct Ferroseed
Team Mystic emblem.png Team Mystic Grimer
Team Valor emblem.png Team Valor Marowak


Task Rewards
1/3
Power up a Pokémon Stardustx100
Evolve a Pokémon Rare Candyx1
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt Hyper Potionx2
Completing 1/3 100 XP, Revivex5, Hyper Potionx5
2/3
Power up a Pokémon 2 times Stardustx200
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts Max Potionx2
Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon Max Revivex2
Completing 2/3

Max Potionx3, Hitmonlee, Max Revivex3

3/3
Power up a Pokémon 3 times Rare Candyx1
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Max Potionx3
Rescue 3 Shadow Pokémon Max Revivex3
Completing 3/3

Rare Candyx1, Absol,Super Rocket Radarx1

GO Fest Elite Battle Challenge

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

Task Rewards
Defeat 15 Team GO Rocket Grunts Super Potionx5
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 5 times Hyper Potionx5
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss Max Potionx5
Completing 500 XP, Stardustx500, Razz Berryx5

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 emblem.png Team Instinct Togetic
Team Mystic emblem.png Team Mystic Dratini
Team Valor emblem.png Team Valor Litwick


Task Rewards
1/3
Earn a heart with your buddy Razz Berryx1
Send a Gift to a friend GO Stardust.pngx100
Play with your buddy Pinap Berryx1
Completing 1/3 100 XP, GO Stardust.pngx100, Poké Ballx10
2/3
Send 5 Gifts to friends Pinap Berryx10
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy Razz Berryx10
Ear a Candy walking with your buddy Rare Candyx1
Completing 2/3

300 XP, Raichu,GO Stardust.pngx300

3/3
Take a snapshot of your buddy Pinap Berryx10
Send 10 Gifts to friends GO Stardust.pngx500
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy Razz Berryx20
Completing 3/3

Rare Candyx1, Petilil, Lucky Eggx1


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 Nanab Berryx5
Send 30 Gifts to friends Razz Berryx5
Earn 30 hearts with your buddy Pinap Berryx5
Completing GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP, Razz Berryx5


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*

Hyper Potionx3
Make 5 Nice Throws

Make 2 Nice Throws*

500 XP
Catch 3 Dragon-type Pokémon

Catch 2 Pokémon*

Poké Ballx5
Completing 1/5

GO Stardust.pngx500, Dratini, Silver Pinap Berryx1

2/5
Evolve 3 Pokémon

Evolve 1 Pokémon*

Revivex3
Make 7 Great Throws

Make 4 Nice Throws*

300 XP
Catch 5 Dragon-type Pokémon

Catch 4 Pokémon*

Poké Ballx7
Completing 2/5

GO Stardust.pngx500, Bagon, Silver Pinap Berryx1

3/5
Win a raid Charged TMx1
Make an Excellent Throw

Make 2 Great Throws*

1000 XP
Catch 7 Dragon-type Pokémon

Catch 6 Pokémon*

Great Ballx5
Completing 3/5

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Deino, Silver Pinap Berryx1

4/5
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts

Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts*

Dragon Scalex1
Make 3 Excellent Throws

Make 4 Great Throws*

1500 XP
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon

Catch 8 different species of Pokémon*

Great Ballx7
Completing 4/5

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Exeggutor, Silver Pinap Berryx1

5/5
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Claim Reward! 2500 XP
Completing 5/5

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Deino, Silver Pinap Berryx1

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 Revivex3
Catch 7 Bug-type Pokémon Poké Ballx5
Power up Pokémon 7 times Upgradex1
Completing 1/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx35, GO Stardust.pngx500, 1000 XP

2/4
Battle in a raid Revivex3
Battle in a Mega Raid Golden Razz Berryx3
Battle another Trainer Sinnoh Stonex1
Completing 2/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx40, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 2000 XP

3/4
Battle in 3 raids Pinsir
Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Revivex5
Mega Evolve a Pokémon Silver Pinap Berryx3
Completing 3/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx60, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 2000 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! Poké Ballx10
Claim Reward! Max Revivex3
Claim Reward! Hyper Potionx3
Completing 4/4 Roserade, GO Stardust.pngx2500, 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 Upgradex1
Catch 5 Porygon Upgradex2
Make 3 Nice Throws Sinnoh Stonex2
Completing 1000 XP, Sinnoh Stonex1

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 Charizard Mega Energyx50
Catch 5 Charmander Charizard Mega Energyx50
Make 3 Nice Throws Charizard Mega Energyx50
Completing Charizard Mega Energyx150, 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 Sinnoh Stonex1
Catch 5 Electabuzz Sinnoh Stonex1
Make 3 Nice Throws Sinnoh Stonex1
Completing Sinnoh Stonex1, 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 Great Ballx60
Catch 5 Magmar Sinnoh Stonex1
Make 3 Nice Throws Sinnoh Stonex1
Completing 1000 XP, Sinnoh Stonex1, Sinnoh Stonex1

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 Poké Ballx10
Catch 12 different species of Pokémon Great Ballx15
Catch 40 Pokémon Ultra Ballx10
Completing 2000 XP, Elite Charged TMx1, Poké Ballx25

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 Razz Berryx3
Make 5 Great Throws Poké Ballx3
Give your buddy 3 treats Houndour
Completing 1/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx35, GO Stardust.pngx500, 1000 XP

2/4
Catch 10 Pokémon Pinap Berryx3
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon Poké Ballx5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Buneary
Completing 2/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx40, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 2000 XP

3/4
Catch 9 different species of Pokémon Golden Razz Berryx3
Mega Evolve a Pokémon Great Ballx3
Earn 7 hearts with your buddy Haunter
Completing 3/4

Beedrill Mega Energyx60, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 2000 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! Silver Pinap Berryx3
Claim Reward! Poké Ballx10
Claim Reward! Ultra Ballx5
Completing 4/4 Snorlax, GO Stardust.pngx2500, 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 Poké Ballx10
Catch 13 Ghost-type Pokémon Gastly
Catch 13 Dark-type Pokémon Houndour
Completing 1/3 Gengar Mega Energyx50, Gastly Candy×5, GO Stardust.pngx500
2/3
Make 9 Nice Throws in a row Gastly
Evolve 4 Pokémon Haunter
Catch 94 Pokémon Gengar
Completing 2/3 Gengar Mega Energyx50, Gastly Candy×5, GO Stardust.pngx1000
3/3
Claim Reward! Gengar Mega Energyx20
Claim Reward! Gengar Mega Energyx20
Claim Reward! Gengar Mega Energyx20
Completing 3/3 Gengar Mega Energyx100, Gastly Candy×10, GO Stardust.pngx1500

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 Pinap Berryx3
Catch 5 Pokémon Razz Berryx3
Make 3 Nice Throws Nanab Berryx3
Completing 1/4

Incensex1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 1000 XP

2/4
Transfer 5 Pokémon GO Stardust.pngx750
Power up Pokémon 3 times GO Stardust.pngx750
Evolve a Pokémon GO Stardust.pngx750
Completing 2/4

Egg Incubatorx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 1000 XP

3/4
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Potionx5
Hatch an Egg Super Potionx5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Hyper Potionx5
Completing 3/4

Lucky Eggx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 1000 XP

4/4
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt Revivex5
Win a Gym battle Fast TMx1
Win a raid Charged TMx1
Completing 4/4 Star Piecex1, GO Stardust.pngx2000, 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 Poké Ballx10
Make 5 Nice throws Zigzagoon
Make 3 Nice Throws Shroomish
Completing 1/4

Vulpix, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

2/4
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon Razz Berryx5
Use 3 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon Nanab Berryx5
Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon Pinap Berryx5
Completing 2/4

Revivex3, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

3/4
Give your buddy 2 treats GO Stardust.pngx750
Earn 1 hearts with your buddy GO Stardust.pngx750
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy GO Stardust.pngx750
Completing 3/4

Silver Pinap Berryx1, GO Stardust.pngx750, 750 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Completing 4/4 Deerling (Autumn), GO Stardust.pngx1000, 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 Drifloon
Catch 3 Ghost-type Pokémon Razz Berryx5
Make 3 Nice Throws Poké Ballx10
Completing 1/10 Drifloon, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
2/10
Make 5 Nice Throws Drifloon
Catch 3 Drifloon Nanab Berryx5
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon Drifloon
Completing 2/10 Drifloon, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP
3/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws Drifloon
Catch 5 Drifloon Razz Berryx5
Use 3 Nanab Berry while catching Pokémon Drifloon
Completing 3/10

Drifloon, GO Stardust.pngx300, 300 XP

4/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Poké Ballx10
Catch 5 Drifloon Pinap Berryx5
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon Poké Ballx10
Completing 4/10

Drifloon, 300 XP; Drifloon Candyx20

5/10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row Drifloon
Catch 5 Drifloon Pinap Berryx5
Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon Great Ballx5
Completing 5/10

Drifloon, 500 XP; Star Piecex1

6/10
Make 3 Great Throws Drifloon
Catch 5 Drifloon Nanab Berryx5
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon Drifloon
Completing 6/10

Haunter, 500 XP, Gengar Mega Energyx20

7/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws Drifloon
Catch 10 Drifloon Razz Berryx5
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon Great Ballx10
Completing 7/10

Banette, 500 XP, Rare Candyx2

8/10
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws Drifloon
Catch 10 Drifloon Pinap Berryx5
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon Ultra Ballx5
Completing 8/10

Dusclops, 800 XP, Gengar Mega Energyx20

9/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row Drifloon
Catch 10 Drifloon Drifloon
Make an Excellent Throw Drifloon
Completing 9/10

Drifblim, GO Stardust.pngx1500, 1500 XP

10/10
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row Golden Razz Berryx1
Catch 15 Drifloon Silver Pinap Berryx1
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw Ultra Ballx10
Completing 10/10 Gengar, 1500 XP, Gengar Mega Energyx40


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 Razz Berryx3
Transfer a Pokémon Super Potionx3
Make 3 Nice Throws Poké Ballx5
Completing 1/11

Pikachu, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

2/11
Battle another Trainer Hyper Potionx3
Battle in a raid Revivex3
Win a raid Incensex1
Completing 2/11

Sinnoh Stonex1, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

3/11
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts Venusaur Mega Energyx20
Catch 2 Pokémon with Weather Boost Venusaur Mega Energyx20
Catch 3 Grass-type Pokémon Venusaur Mega Energyx20
Completing 3/11

Ivysaur, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

4/11
Give your buddy 3 threats Razz Berryx5
Earn a heart with your buddy Pinap Berryx5
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy Nanab Berryx5
Completing 4/11

Snorlax, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

5/11
Catch 3 Bug-type Pokémon Pinap Berryx3
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon Great Ballx3
Make an Excellent Throw Venonat
Completing 5/11

Scyther, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

6/11
Battle in a Gym 2 times Fast TMx1
Win a Gym battle Hariyama
Battle another Trainer Hyper Potionx3
Completing 6/11

Charged TMx1, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

7/11
Hatch an Egg Tentacool
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Croagunk
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms Piplup
Completing 7/11

Psyduck, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

8/11
Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Cyndaquil
Catch 1 Flying-type Pokémon Hoothoot
Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon Lucky Eggx1
Completing 8/11

Fearow, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

9/11
Evolve 3 Pokémon Silver Pinap Berryx2
Power up Pokémon 3 times Dratini
Transfer 5 Pokémon Dewgong
Completing 9/11

Dragon Scalex1, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

10/11
Catch 5 Pokémon Ultra Ballx10
Make 3 Great Throws Magnemite
Battle in a raid Max Revivex3
Completing 10/11

Gengar, GO Stardust.pngx500, 500 XP

11/11
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Completing 11/11 Pikachu, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 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 Spoink
Give your buddy 3 treats GO Stardust.png x1000
Completing 1/4

Incensex3, Chansey, GO Stardust.pngx1000

2/4
Make 15 Nice Throws 1000 XP
Catch 20 Pokémon Sunkern
Evolve 5 Pokémon GO Stardust.pngx1000
Completing 2/4

Star Piecex1, Sewaddle, GO Stardust.pngx1000

3/4
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws 1000 XP
Catch 15 Pokémon Bronzor
Power Up 10 Pokémon GO Stardust.pngx1000
Completing 3/4

Lucky Eggx1, Ferroseed, GO Stardust.pngx1000

4/4
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! Charizard
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.pngx1000
Completing 4/4

Charizard Mega Energyx100, Gibble, GO Stardust.pngx1000


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 Poké Ballx10
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon Nidoran♀
Catch 10 Pokémon Razz Berryx3
Completing 1/4

Pidgeot Mega Energyx20, Slowpoke, GO Stardust.pngx500

2/4
Evolve 3 Pokémon Poké Ballx20
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon Nidoran♂
Catch 20 Pokémon Pinap Berryx3
Completing 2/4

Pidgeot Mega Energyx30, Ponyta, GO Stardust.pngx1000

3/4
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon Great Ballx15
Win 2 Raids Litwick
Catch 30 Pokémon Slowpoke
Completing 3/4

Pidgeot Mega Energyx50, Absol, GO Stardust.pngx1000

4/4
Claim Reward! Pidgeot Mega Energyx10
Claim Reward! Pidgeot Mega Energyx10
Claim Reward! Pidgeot Mega Energyx10
Completing 4/4

Pidgeot Mega Energyx50, Gible, GO Stardust.pngx1000


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 Unown
Take a snapshot near Albert Park Lapras
Take a snapshot near Auckland Domain Stunfisk
Take a snapshot near Takutai Square Ferroseed
Take a snapshot near Commercial Bay Deino
Take a snapshot near Wynyard Quarter Darumaka
Completing

Poffinx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, Lucky Eggx1

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 Unown
Take a snapshot near Yongdusan Park Lapras
Take a snapshot near Democracy Park Stunfisk
Take a snapshot near Jungang Park Ferroseed
Take a snapshot near Yurari Plaza Deino
Take a snapshot near Busan Station Darumaka
Completing

Poffinx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, Lucky Eggx1

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 Unown
Take a snapshot near Tainan Park Lapras
Take a snapshot near Confucius Temple, Tainan Stunfisk
Take a snapshot near Blueprint Culture & Creative Park Ferroseed
Take a snapshot near Tainan Sports Park & Municipal Baseball Stadium Deino
Take a snapshot near Koxinga Museum & Koxinga Shrine Darumaka
Completing

Poffinx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, Lucky Eggx1

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 GO Stardust.pngx1000
Catch 15 Pokémon Star Piecex3
Make 5 Nice Throws 1000 XP
Completing 1/4

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Rufflet, 1000 XP

2/4
Catch 15 different species of Pokémon GO Stardust.pngx1000
Transfer 10 Pokémon Unova Stonex1
Use 15 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon 1000 XP
Completing 2/4

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Premium Raid Passx3, 1000 XP

3/4
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws GO Stardust.pngx1000
Win 3 raids Sinnoh Stonex3
Give your buddy 10 threats 1000 XP
Completing 3/4

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Super Incubatorx3, 1000 XP

4/4
Claim Reward! GO Stardust.pngx5000
Claim Reward! Deino
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Completing 4/4

GO Stardust.pngx1000, Archen, 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 Poké Ballx10
Catch a Fletchling 600 XP
Give your buddy 3 threats GO Stardust.pngx600
Completing 1/6

Charizard Mega Energyx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 800 XP

2/6
Power up Pokémon 5 times Poké Ballx10
Catch a Litleo Hyper Potionx5
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon Revivex5
Completing 2/6

Charizard Mega Energyx15, GO Stardust.pngx500, 800 XP

3/6
Catch 10 Pokémon Poké Ballx10
Catch a Chespin Venusaur Mega Energyx30
Make 5 Nice Throws Nanab Berryx10
Completing 3/6

Charizard Mega Energyx15, GO Stardust.pngx750, 1000 XP

4/6
Catch 15 Pokémon Poké Ballx10
Catch a Fennekin Charizard Mega Energyx30
Make 7 Nice Throws Razz Berryx10
Completing 4/6

Charizard Mega Energyx15, GO Stardust.pngx750, 1000 XP

5/6
Catch 20 Pokémon Poké Ballx15
Catch a Froakie Blastoise Mega Energyx30
Make 7 Great Throws Pinap Berryx10
Completing 5/6

Charizard Mega Energyx15, GO Stardust.pngx750, 1000 XP

6/6
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Claim Reward! 1000 XP
Completing 6/6

Lucky Eggx1, GO Stardust.pngx1000, 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 Groudon Candyx10
Catch 2 Kyogre Kyogre Candyx10
Catch 30 Pokémon Poké Ballx30
Completing

3000 XP, Silver Pinap Berryx1, Rayquaza

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
Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon Great Ballx5
Catch 15 Shadow Pokémon Revivex5
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 3 times Ho-Oh
Completing

Poké Ballx15, Incensex1, 5000 XP

See also

References

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