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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	×10, ×1, ×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	×1000, ×3, ×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	×1, ×1, ×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	×2000, ×3, ×20
5/8
Catch a Ditto	2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws	2500 XP
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon	2500 XP
Completing 5/8	×1, ×1, ×15
6/8
Battle in 10 raids	3000 XP
Evolve a Magikarp	3000 XP
Reach level 25	3000 XP
Completing 6/8	×3000, ×5, ×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	, ×4000, ×20
8/8
Claim reward!	4000 XP
Claim reward!	4000 XP
Claim reward!	4000 XP
Completing 8/8	×5000, ×1, ×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	×10, ×1, ×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	×1500, ×1, ×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	, ×1, ×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	, ×2500, ×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	×1, ×15, ×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	×3500, ×1, ×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	, ×1, ×10 ×20, ×1, ×10 *
8/8
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Completing 8/8	×5500×, ×1, ×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
Make 3 new friends
Completing 1/7	×1, ×1, ×1
2/7
Catch 3 Whismur	×10
Evolve a Feebas	1500 XP
Win a gold Hoenn medal	1500 XP
Completing 2/7	×2000, ×10, ×3
3/7
Take a snapshot of Loudred
Make 3 Great Throws in a row	2000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy	2000 XP
Completing 3/7	×20, ×3, ×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	×1, ×1, ×1
5/7
Battle a team leader 3 times
Win against another Trainer 7 times	3000 XP
Win 5 raids	3000 XP
Completing 5/7	×3, ×20, ×3000
6/7
Take 5 snapshots of Steel- or Psychic-type Pokémon
Make 3 excellent Curveball throws
Spin a PokéStop 7 days in a row	4000 XP
Completing 6/7	×10, ×10, ×5000
7/7
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Completing 7/7	, ×20, ×20, ×20, *

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	×3
Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms	1000 XP
Send 10 Gifts to friends	×1000
Completing 1/6	×30, , ×1000
2/6
Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon
Catch 30 Fire-type Pokémon
Hatch 3 Eggs	×1
Completing 2/6	1000 XP, , ×30
3/6
Take a snapshot of your buddy	×1
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy	×1000
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×3
Completing 3/6	×3, , ×1000
4/6
Win 3 Gym Battles	1000 XP
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×1
Win 3 raids	×1000
Completing 4/6	×3, , ×3 ×3, ×20, ×3 *
5/6
Take a snapshot of Victini	×20
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon	×1
Send 3 Gifts to Friends	1000 XP
Completing 5/6	×5, ×3000, ×1
6/6
Claim reward!	3000 XP
Claim reward!	×3000
Claim reward!	3000 XP
Completing 6/6	×1, ×20, ×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	×1
Use an Incense	×10
Take 3 snapshots of wild Psychic-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 1/16	, ×1000, 500 XP
2/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 2/16	720 XP
3/16
Make 5 Curveball Throws	×15
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon	×5
Earn 5000 Stadust	×3
Completing 3/16	, 1000 XP, ×500
4/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 4/16	720 XP
5/16
Power up Pokémon 10 times	×15
Catch 20 Psychic-type Pokémon
Evolve 3 Psychic-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 5/16	, ×10, ×10
6/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 6/16	720 XP
7/16
Take a snapshot of your buddy
Catch a Furfrou	×1
Earn a heart with your buddy	×1
Completing 7/16	, ×1, ×15
8/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 8/16	720 XP
9/16
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
Transfer 30 Pokémon
Evolve one Slowpoke	1990 XP
Completing 9/16	, ×5, ×40
10/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 10/16	720 XP
11/16
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy	×10
Catch 30 Ghost-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 30 Dark-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 11/16	, ×15, ×40
12/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 12/16	720 XP
13/16
Make a new friend
Send 10 Gifts to friends
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×2
Completing 13/16	, ×1, ×10
14/16
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!* Claim Reward!	×720
Completing 14/16	720 XP
15/16
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×1
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Leaders	×1
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×1
Completing 15/16	, ×2, ×40
16/16
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Completing 16/16	, ×20, ×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
Evolve 15 Pokémon	×30
Completing 1/6	, 1000 XP, ×1000
2/6
Use 30 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×20
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy	×1
Give your buddy 3 treats
Completing 2/6	, 1000 XP, ×1000
3/6
Win 3 Gym battles
Battle in 3 raids	×3
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×2
Completing 3/6	, 1000 XP, ×1000
4/6
Ean 20000 Stardust
Catch 30 different species of Pokémon
Spin 3 PokéStops
Completing 4/6	, 2000 XP, ×2000 ×20, 2000 XP, ×2000*
5/6
Take a snapshot of Meloetta	×20
Make a new friend	×1
Send 3 Gifts to Friends	×3
Completing 5/6	×5; 2500 XP, ×2500
6/6
Claim reward!	3000 XP
Claim reward!	3000 XP
Claim reward!	3000 XP
Completing 6/6	×1, ×20, ×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	×1000, ×10, ×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	×2000, ×2, ×1
3/9
Catch a Ditto	1500 XP
Win 2 Gym battles	1500 XP
Battle in 2 raids	1500 XP
Completing 3/9	×10, ×3, ×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	×4000, ×5, ×5
5/9
Evolve a Grimer	2500 XP
Catch 5 Slugma or Gulpin	2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws	2500 XP
Completing 5/9	×5000, ×20, ×5
6/9
Evolve a Magnemite	3000 XP
Catch 5 Exeggcute	3000 XP
Battle in 10 raids	3000 XP
Completing 6/9	×1, ×1, ×10
7/9
Evolve 1 Drowzee	3500 XP
Catch 1 Cubone	3500 XP
Evolve 1 Scyther	3500 XP
Completing 7/9	×10, ×1, ×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	×8000, , ×1
9/9
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Claim reward!	4500 XP
Completing 9/9	×9000, ×1, ×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.

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.

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]

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.

Mysterious Masks

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

Jump-Start Research

Jump-Start Research is a time-limited set of tasks that may be unlocked between June 28 to September 2, 2019 for players level 10 or higher. This research became available again to new trainers on July 03, 2020 as part of the GO Fest 2020 leading up events.

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	×2, , ×15000
2/6
Evolve a Dratini	10000 XP
Take a snapshot of Dratini	×30
Earn a Candy with your Buddy	×30
Completing 2/6	×1, ×15000, ×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	×2, 15000 XP, ×2
4/6
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Catch a Legendary from a Field Research Breakthrough or raid
Hatch 3 Eggs
Completing 4/6	×2, , ×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	, 30000 XP, ×2
6/6
Make a new friend	×60
Win a level 3 or higher raid	×60
Evolve a Dragonair	100000 XP
Completing 6/6	×2, 100000 XP, ×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.

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	×500, ×10, ×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	×1000, ×3, ×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	×1500, ×15, ×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	×2000, ×1, ×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×3
Completing 5/6	×3000, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×3, ×20, ×3

A Challenging Development

A Challenging Development is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting December 1, 2019, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks is identical to and offers the same rewards as Looming in the Shadows.

The Take-Over Continues

The Take-Over Continues is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting January 1, 2020, for players level 8 or higher who have finished A Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks presents some changes from the previous 2 Special Research sets.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 10 PokéStops
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500, ×10, ×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	×1000, ×3, ×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	×1500, ×15, ×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	×2000, ×1, ×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×3
Completing 5/6	×3000, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×3, ×20, ×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
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500, ×10, ×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	×1000, ×3, ×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	×1500, ×15, ×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	×2000, ×1, ×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×3
Completing 5/6	×3000, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×3, ×20, ×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
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500, ×10, ×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	×1000, ×3, ×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	×1500, ×15, ×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	×2000, ×1, ×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×3
Completing 5/6	×3000, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Claim reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×3, ×20, ×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
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon
Completing 1/6	×500, ×10, ×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	×1500, ×10,
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	×1500, ×3,
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	×5, ×1, ×3
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×3
Completing 5/6	×3000, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×3, ×20, ×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	×15
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 1/6	×10, ×10, ×10
2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon	×1
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×15
Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon
Completing 2/6	1500 XP, ×500, ×10
3/6
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon	×30
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×30
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy	×30
Completing 3/6	2000 XP, ×1,
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, ×1000, ×1
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Completing 5/6	3000 XP, ×1, ×1
6/6
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×2, ×2, ×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
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms	×1
Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon	×15
Completing 1/6	1500 XP, ×500,
2/6
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×5
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon	×5
Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon	×15
Completing 2/6	2000 XP, ×500,
3/6
Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks in Gyms	×1
Battle another Trainer in the Great League	×1
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon	×15
Completing 3/6	2500 XP, ×1000, ×1
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra
Completing 4/6	2500 XP, ×1000, ×1
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×1
Completing 5/6	3000 XP, ×2000,
6/6
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Completing 6/6	×2, ×2000, ×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
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch 1 Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 1/6	1000 XP, ×15, ×3
2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon	×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×10
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×10
Completing 2/6	1500 XP, ×1000, ×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, ×15, ×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, ×1000, ×1
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Completing 5/6	3000 XP, ×1, ×2
6/6
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completing 6/6	×1, ×1, ×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
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch a Shadow Pokémon
Completing 1/6	1000 XP, ×15, ×3
2/6
Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon	×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×10
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×10
Completing 2/6	1500 XP, ×1000, ×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, ×15, ×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, ×1000, ×1
5/6
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Completing 5/6	3000 XP, ×1, ×2
6/6
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completing 6/6	×1, ×1, ×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.

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	×20, ×1, ×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
Catch 15 Pokémon	×1
Transfer 15 Pokémon	×30
Completing 1/5	, ×500, 500 XP
2/5
Evolve 5 Pokémon	×5
Hatch 15 Eggs
Win 15 raids	×10
Completing 2/5	, ×500, 500 XP
3/5
Make an Excellent Throw	×5
Battle another Trainer 15 times* Battle in the GO Battle League 15 times*
Power up Pokémon 15 times	×500
Completing 3/5	, ×500, 500 XP
4/5
Give your buddy 15 treats	×1
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Take 15 snapshots	×1
Completing 4/5	, ×500, 500 XP
5/5
Claim reward!	×1
Claim reward!
Claim reward!	×1
Completing 5/5	, ×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 Trainers and allows the player to earn some amount of Beedrill Mega Energy so Mega Beedrill can be obtained.

Level Up Challenges

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

Level 43 Challenge

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

Level 45 Challenge

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

Level 48 Challenge

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

Level 50 Challenge

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

Secrets of the Jungle tie-ins

Distracted by Something Shiny

Distracted by Something Shiny is a Special Research that became available from December 14, 2020 at 8 a.m. local time until February 28, 2021 at 8 p.m. This research is a promotional tie-in for the Japanese release of Secrets of the Jungle. Unlike other Special Researches, it is given to the player by Jessie and James instead of Professor Willow. This research allows the player to catch a Shiny Celebi.

Search for Zarude!

Search for Zarude! is a Special Research that became available on October 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. until October 10, 2021 at 8 p.m. local time. This research is a promotional tie-in for the worldwide Netflix release of Secrets of the Jungle.

Task	Rewards
1/5
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon	×1
Catch 7 Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wild Ground-type Pokémon	×15
Completing 1/5	×250, ×10,
2/5
Make 5 Great Throws in a row	×5
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wild Bug-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 2/5	×250, ×10,
3/5
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 30 Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wild Grass-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 3/5	×500, ×10,
4/5
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts
Catch 15 Pokémon with Weather Boost
Take 3 snapshots of wild Flying-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 4/5	×500, ×1,
5/5
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Claim Reward!	1000 XP
Completing 5/5	, ×10, ×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	×10
Make 5 Great Throws	×10
Transfer 10 Pokémon	×10
Completing 1/5	×500, 1500 XP,
2/5
Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot of Landorus	×10
Completing 2/5	×500, 2000 XP,
3/5
Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon	×5
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot of Tornadus	×10
Completing 3/5	×500, 2000 XP,
4/5
Catch 10 Electric-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot of Thundurus	×10
Completing 4/5	×500, 2000 XP,
5/5
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Claim Reward!	2000 XP
Completing 5/5	5000 XP, ×1,

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
Catch 6 Normal-type Pokémon	×3
Catch 3 Bidoof
Completing 1/4	, 399 XP, ×399
2/4	"Choose Bidoof!"	"Bidoof...?"
Catch 1 Normal-type Pokémon
Take a snapshot of Bidoof	×3	×5
Catch 5 Bidoof
Completing 2/4	, 399 XP, ×399	, 399 XP, ×399
3/4	"Nerves of steel"	"Nests near water"
Transfer 10 Pokémon	×10	×10
Take a snapshot of Bidoof
Catch 10 Bidoof	×5	×3
Completing 3/4	, 399 XP, ×399	, 399 XP, ×399
4/4
Catch 5 Bidoof
Catch 10 Bidoof
Catch 15 Bidoof
Completing 4/4	, 3990 XP,

Voltorb from the Hisui Region?!

Voltorb from the Hisui Region?! is a Special Research that became available on January 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. local time. This research introduced Hisuian Voltorb to the game.

Season of Alola

These Special Researches became available during the Season of Alola and need to be completed to access the end of season reward.

A Melemele Adventure

A Melemele Adventure is a Special Research that became available on March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time. This research inaugurates the Season of Alola.

An Akala Adventure

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

An Ula'ula Adventure

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

A Poni Adventure

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

Alola to Alola

Alola to Alola is a Special Research with branching paths that became available on May 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time for players who completed A Melemele Adventure, An Akala Adventure, An Ula'ula Adventure, and A Poni Adventure during the Season of Alola. Players who did not get this reasearch for free, can purchase it in the in game shop before June 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Players who got this research for free can also purchase a second copy of it but they will not receive an additional copy of the reward hat should they opt for the same research path in both copies of the Special Research.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 1 Pokémon
Catch 4 Pokémon
Catch 7 Pokémon
Completing 1/4	1000 XP, ×500, ×15
2/4
Choose a Path	Melemele Island		Akala Island		Ula'ula Island		Poni Island
3/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×5
Make 3 Nice Throws	×15
	Send 5 Gifts to friends	×1	Walk 2 km	×1	Catch 5 different species of Pokémon	×1	Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×1
Completing 3/4	1500 XP, ×1500, ×3
4/4
	Send 15 Gifts to friends	×1	Walk 7 km	×1	Catch 30 Pokémon	×1	Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times	×1
	Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon	×15	Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms	×15	Make 10 Curveball Throws	×15	Defeat 4 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×15
	Trade Pokémon 3 times	×1	Complete 3 Field Research Tasks	×1	Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×1	Power up Pokémon 10 times	×1
	Earn 10 hearts with your buddy	×1	Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon	×3	Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×3	Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader	×3
	Make a new friend	×1	Hatch 3 Eggs	×1	Catch 15 different species of Pokémon	×1	Win 3 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League	×1
Completing 4/4	, ×4, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat		, ×2, P'au Style Oricorio Hat		, ×4, Baile Style Oricorio Hat		, ×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.

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
Catch 3 Pokémon
Catch 3 Pokémon
Completing 1/4	500 XP, ×200, ×10
2/4	Choose Venusaur!	Choose Charizard!	Choose Blastoise!
Catch 5 Pokémon	×10
Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon	×10
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×10
Completing 2/4	×200, ×1,	×200, ×1,	×200, ×1,
3/4
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy	×50	×50	×50
Power up Pokémon 10 times	×50	×50	×50
Mega Evolve a Venusaur* Mega Evolve a Charizard* Mega Evolve a Blastoise*	×1
Completing 3/4	1000 XP, ×600, ×100	1000 XP, ×600, ×100	1000 XP, ×600, ×100
4/4
Win a raid	×6
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt	×2
Take a snapshot of your buddy	×6
Completing 4/4	2000 XP, ×1500, ×100	2000 XP, ×1500, ×100	2000 XP, ×1500, ×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	×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.

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	×5
Make 10 Curveball Throws
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon	×5
Completing 1/10	, 1000 XP, ×500
2/10
Give your buddy 3 treats
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon
Completing 2/10	×1, 2000 XP, ×500
3/10
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Send 10 Gifts to friends
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon	×25
Completing 3/10	×5, 3000 XP, ×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	×25, 3000 XP, ×1000
5/10
Complete 5 Field Research tasks
Power up Pokémon 10 times
Evolve a Cosmog	×1000
Completing 5/10	×25, 1000 XP, ×750
6/10
Complete 10 Field Research tasks
Power up Pokémon 10 times
Walk 5 km
Completing 6/10	×25, 2000 XP, ×750
7/10
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Hatch an Egg
Catch 20 different species of Pokémon	×25
Completing 7/10	×10, 3000 XP, ×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	×50, 3000 XP, ×1500
9/10
Evolve a Cosmoem
Completing 9/10	, 2000 XP, ×500
10/10
Evolve 3 Pokémon	×12
Walk 5 km
Make 15 Great Throws	×10
Completing 10/10	, 4000XP, ×1000

Ticketed events

Main article: Ticketed event (GO)

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	×1000, ×3, ×50
2/5
Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Steel-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon
Catch 10 Ice-type Pokémon
Completing 2/5	×2000, ×3, ×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	, ×10, ×3000
4/5
Catch 5 Plusle	2000 XP
Catch 5 Minun	2000 XP
Completing 4/5	×4000, ×10, ×20
5/5
Claim reward!	2018 XP
Claim reward!	2018 XP
Claim reward!	2018 XP
Completing 5/5	×5000, ×3, ×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.

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.

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.

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.

Safari Zone St. Louis 2020-2021

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone St Louis 2020. This event was supposed to be held in St Louis, Missouri, USA on March 27–29, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on March 27–29, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Teddiursa. The steps of the research were modified to prevent trainers from going outside or interacting with other players. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in St Louis, Missouri, USA on November 12–14, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on November 12–14, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday March 27, 2020 would translate to Friday November 12, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time).

Safari Zone Liverpool 2020-2021

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Liverpool 2020. This event was supposed to be held in Liverpool, UK on April 17–19, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on April 17–19, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Chinchou. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research Safari Zone St. Louis 2020 with slightly altered rewards and task order. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in Liverpool, UK on October 15–17, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on October 15–17, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday April 17, 2020 would translate to Friday October 15, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time).

Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020-2021

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020. This event was supposed to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 8–10, 2020. This event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Special Research was instead made available worldwide to all ticket holders on May 8–10, 2020, local time at the same time and date of their original event ticket. It's a two-part Special Research that, upon completion, rewards a Shiny Voltorb. The steps of the research are identical to those from the Special Research Safari Zone St. Louis 2020 with slightly altered rewards and task order. This event was later rescheduled for ticket holders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on October 29–31, 2021. People with tickets from 2020 could also play worldwide at their location on October 29–31, 2021 on the same day and time as their original event ticket (i.e. ticket for Friday May 8, 2020 would translate to Friday October 29, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time).

City Spotlight 2020

City Spotlight 2020 is a Special Research that was available to players who purchased ticket to City Spotlight events held in Auckland, New Zealand or Busan, South Korea or Tainan, Taiwan on November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. A fourth City Spotlight event was supposed to be held in Kyoto, Japan on the same date and time but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safari Zone Seville 2022

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Safari Zone Seville 2022. This event was held in Seville, Spain on May 13–15, 2022. This Special Research was initially mislabelled Safari Zone Seville 2020.

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin

This Special Research was available to players who purchased ticket to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin. This event was held at Britzer Garten, Berlin, Germany on July 1–3, 2022.

Task	Rewards
1/7
Take 3 Snapshots of Pokémon	×2
Walk 1 km	×2022
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms	2022 XP
Completing 1/7	×1, ×22, ×2
2/7
Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon
Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon
Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon
Completing 2/7	×22, ×2, ×22
3/7
Power up Pokémon 3 times	File:GO sticker Pheromosa.png×22
Completing 3/7	×22, , ×22
4/7
Take a snapshot of Rufflet in the Windy Coast Habitat	×2022
Take a snapshot of Darumaka in the Molten Rock Habitat	×2022
Take a snapshot of Cherrim in the Living Meadow Habitat	×2022
Take a snapshot of Lileep in the Electric Garden Habitat	×2022
Completing 4/7	×2, ×2, ×22
5/7
Hatch an Egg	×2
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy	2022 XP
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks	×2
Completing 5/7	×22, ,×22
6/7
Catch 22 Pokémon	2022 XP
Completing 6/7	×2, ,×2
7/7
Send 10 gifts to friends	×1
Spin 3 PokéStops you haven't visited before	2022 XP
Win a Raid	×2022
Completing 7/7	×2, ×25, ×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	×2
Explore 1 km	×2022
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms	2022 XP
Completing 1/5	×2, ×22, ×2
2/5
Catch 5 Psychic-type Pokémon* Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokémon*	* *
Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon
Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon* Catch 5 Psychic-type Pokémon*	* *
Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon* Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon*	* *
Completing 2/5	×22, ×2, ×22
3/5
Take a snapshot of Abra in the Dreamy Mindscape habitat Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon (After Event)*	×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*	×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*	×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*	×2022
Completing 3/5	×22, , ×22
4/5
Catch 22 Pokémon	2022 XP
Completing 4/5	×2, ×2,
5/5
Send 10 gifts to friends	File:GO sticker Sky Forme Shaymin.png×22
Walk 3 km	2022 XP
Win a Raid	×2022
Completing 5/5	×1, ×25, ×2

City Experience

Task	Rewards
1/5
Give 3 treats to your buddy	×2
Earn 3 hears with your buddy	×2
Use an Incense	×22
Completing 1/5	×22, ×2, ×2
2/5
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms	2022 XP
Complete 3 Field Research Tasks	×2022
Earn a candy walking with your buddy
Completing 2/5	×2, ×2, ×2
3/5
Hatch 2 Eggs	×2
Battle in 2 raids	2022 XP
Earn 10,000 XP	×2
Completing 3/5	×22, , ×2
4/5
Power up Pokémon 3 times	×2
Completing 4/5	×22, , ×22* ×22, , ×22*
5/5
Spin 3 PokéStops you have not visited before	×2
Hatch 3 Eggs	×2022
Send 10 Gifts to friends	×2
Completing 5/5	2022 XP, ×22, ×1* 2022 XP, ×22, ×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.

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	×10
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×10
Make 10 Great Throws	×10
Completing 1/6	×500, 500 XP,
2/6
Catch 20 Pokémon
Evolve 10 Pokémon
Purify 5 Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 2/6	×500, 500 XP,
3/6
Hatch 5 Eggs	×1
Tade a Pokémon
Send 5 Gifts to Friends
Completing 3/6	×1000, 1000 XP,
4/6
Battle another Trainer 5 times	×3
Win 5 Raids
Mega Evolve 3 Pokémon
Completing 4/6	×1000, 1000 XP,
5/6
Give your buddy 3 treats	×1
Earn a heart with your buddy
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy
Completing 5/6	×5000, 5000 XP,
6/6
Claim Reward!	5000 XP
Claim Reward!	5000 XP
Claim Reward!	5000 XP
Completing 6/6	×10, ×10, ×10

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