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Special Research (Japanese:スペシャルリサーチSpecial Research) are tasks inPokémon GO.Usually, they are assigned byProfessor Willow. However, in multiple casesRhi of theGO Ultra Recon Squad has taken Willow's stead. In some special storylines, a leader ofTeam GO Rocket,Arlo,Cliff, orSierra, have given tasks to the player. UnlikeField Research, Special Research tasks have separate, fixed objectives outlined by the assigner, and they cannot be obtained from spinningPokéStops.

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 minimumIV of 10 in each stat and an initialpower up level of 15. Special Research is currently the only method of obtainingMew (and itsShiny variant),Celebi (and its Shiny variant),Jirachi (and itsShiny variant),Shaymin (and itsShiny variant),Victini,Keldeo (and itsShiny variant),Aria FormeMeloetta (and itsShiny variant),Zygarde,Diancie (and itsShiny variant),Hoopa Confined,Volcanion,Cosmog,Marshadow,Poipole,Kubfu, andZarude. These Pokémon are programmed to have a 100% catch rate.

Most Special Research tasks are available once the player reacheslevel 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 uniqueMythical Pokémon. These researches reward a single non-Shiny Mythical Pokémon that cannot betraded or sent back to Professor Willow. With the exception ofMew, those Mythical Pokémon are introduced first as exclusive rewards during the payingGO Fest annual event before being available to other players, free of charge, through a different Special Research that becomes available a few months later.

A Mythical Discovery

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

Task	Rewards
1/8
Spin 5PokéStops orGyms	500 XP
Catch 10 Pokémon	500 XP
Transfer 5 Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/8	×10,×1,×3
2/8
Earn 2Candies walking with yourBuddy	1000 XP
Make 10 Great Throws	1000 XP
Hatch 3Eggs	1000 XP
Completing 2/8	×1000,×3,×20
3/8
Reach level 15	1500 XP
Battle in aGym 2 times	1500 XP
Battle in 2raids	1500 XP
Completing 3/8	×1,×1,×2
4/8
Earn a silverKantomedal	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 aDitto	2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws	2500 XP
Catch 10Ghost-type Pokémon	2500 XP
Completing 5/8	×1,×1,×15
6/8
Battle in 10 raids	3000 XP
Evolve aMagikarp	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

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 ofA Mythical Discovery. Much like the first Special Research task, it is split into eight steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catchCelebi.

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 aGym 2 times	1000 XP
Battle in araid	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 aSun Stone to evolveGloom orSunkern	2000 XP
Hatch 9Eggs	2000 XP
Completing 3/8	,×1,×1
4/8
Walk 10 km withEevee as yourBuddy to earnCandy	2500 XP
Evolve Eevee intoEspeon 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 intoUmbreon at night	3000 XP
Trade a Pokémon	3000 XP
Completing 5/8	×1,×15,×1
6/8
VisitPokéStops 7 days in a row	3500 XP
Use 25Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon	3500 XP
Use items to evolve Pokémon 2 times	3500 XP
Completing 6/8	×3500,×1,×5
7/8
Catch 40Grass- orPsychic-type Pokémon	4000 XP
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw	4000 XP
Earn a GoldJohtomedal	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

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 catchJirachi. These tasks have been available since August 20, 2019.

Task	Rewards
1/7
Catch 25 Pokémon	1000 XP
Spin 10PokéStops orGyms
Make 3 new friends
Completing 1/7	×1,×1,×1
2/7
Catch 3Whismur	×10
Evolve aFeebas	1500 XP
Win a goldHoennmedal	1500 XP
Completing 2/7	×2000,×10,×3
3/7
Take asnapshot ofLoudred
Make 3 Great Throws in a row	2000 XP
Earn 3Candies walking with yourbuddy	2000 XP
Completing 3/7	×20,×3,×2000
4/7
Catch 50Psychic- orSteel-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 5snapshots ofSteel- orPsychic-type Pokémon
Make 3 excellent Curveball throws
Spin aPokéStop 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 asThe 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 catchVictini. These tasks have been available since September 29, 2020.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Catch 30 Pokémon	×3
Spin 30PokéStops orGyms	1000 XP
Send 10 Gifts to friends	×1000
Completing 1/6	×30,, ×1000
2/6
Catch 30Psychic-type Pokémon
Catch 30Fire-type Pokémon
Hatch 3 Eggs	×1
Completing 2/6	1000 XP,,×30
3/6
Take asnapshot 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 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	×1
Win 3 raids	×1000
Completing 4/6	×3,,×3 ×3,×20,×3*
5/6
Take asnapshot ofVictini	×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 ofHoopa 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 theSeason 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 theMischief Unbound Special Research for free.

Task	Rewards
1/16
Make 10 Nice Throws	×1
Use an Incense	×10
Take 3 snapshots of wildPsychic-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 20Psychic-type Pokémon
Evolve 3Psychic-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 aFurfrou	×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 oneSlowpoke	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 30Ghost-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 30Dark-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 catchMeloetta. 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 30Normal-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 asnapshot ofMeloetta	×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

Let's GO, Meltan is a set of tasks introduced on November 16, 2018, to celebrate the release ofPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. It is split into nine steps, and completing these tasks will allow Trainers to catchMeltan.

Task	Rewards
1/9
Spin 5PokéStops orGyms	500 XP
Catch 10 Pokémon	500 XP
Transfer 5 Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/9	×1000,×10,×1
2/9
Earn 2Candies walking with yourbuddy	1000 XP
Make 10 Great Throws	1000 XP
Hatch 3Eggs	1000 XP
Completing 2/9	×2000,×2,×1
3/9
Catch aDitto	1500 XP
Win 2Gym battles	1500 XP
Battle in 2raids	1500 XP
Completing 3/9	×10,×3,×3
4/9
Catch 5Steel-type Pokémon	2000 XP
Catch 5Electric-type Pokémon	2000 XP
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy	2000 XP
Completing 4/9	×4000,×5,×5
5/9
Evolve aGrimer	2500 XP
Catch 5Slugma orGulpin	2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws	2500 XP
Completing 5/9	×5000,×20,×5
6/9
Evolve aMagnemite	3000 XP
Catch 5Exeggcute	3000 XP
Battle in 10 raids	3000 XP
Completing 6/9	×1,×1,×10
7/9
Evolve 1Drowzee	3500 XP
Catch 1Cubone	3500 XP
Evolve 1Scyther	3500 XP
Completing 7/9	×10,×1,×3
8/9
Catch 2Omanyte orKabuto	4000 XP
Catch 2Lileep orAnorith	4000 XP
Catch anAerodactyl	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

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

Task	Rewards
1/3
Catch 10Ghost-type Pokémon
Make 8 Great Throws	1080 XP
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 1/3	×10,×1080,×8
2/3
Catch 10Dark-type Pokémon
Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before	1080 XP
Catch 108 Pokémon
Completing 2/3	×10,×1080,×8
3/3
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Completing 3/3	×10,×8,×1080

A Spooky Message 2019

A Spooky Message 2019 is a time-limited set of the Special Research tasks introduced on October 17, 2019. This special research is a variant of the original one from 2018 with alternate updated rewards. It allows Trainers to catchSpiritomb.

Task	Rewards
1/3
Catch 10Ghost-type Pokémon
Make 8 Great Throws	1080 XP
Use 108 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 1/3	×10,×1080,×8
2/3
Catch 10Dark-type Pokémon
Spin 8 PokéStops you haven't visited before	1080 XP
Catch 108 Pokémon
Completing 2/3	×10,×1080,×8
3/3
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Completing 3/3	×10,×8,×1080

A Spooky Message Unmasked

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 30Ghost-type Pokémon
Transfer 4 Pokémon	×340
Catch 34 Pokémon	340 XP
Completing 1/4	,×3,×4
2/4
Catch 10Dark-type Pokémon
Make 8 Nice Throws	×10
Catch 108 Pokémon	1080 XP
Completing 2/4	,×10,×8
3/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon
Make 9 Great Throws	×490
Catch 49 Pokémon	490 XP
Completing 3/4	,×4,×9
4/4
Claim reward!	3400 XP
Claim reward!	1080 XP
Claim reward!	4900 XP
Completing 4/4	×4,×9,×4900

What Lies Beneath the Mask

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon	×400
Transfer 9 Pokémon
Make 49 Nice Throws	×9
Completing 1/4	, 4000 XP,×9
2/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon
Make 9 Curveball Throws	×490
USe 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 2/4	, 4000 XP,×9
3/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon	×490
Catch 9 different species ofGhost-type Pokémon
Make 49 Great Throws	×49
Completing 3/4	, 4000 XP,×9
4/4
Claim reward!	49 XP
Claim reward!	49 XP
Claim reward!	49 XP
Completing 4/4	×4,×9,×4900

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.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon	×1313
Make 9 Curveball Throws
Make 49 Nice Throws	×9
Completing 1/4	, 4900 XP,×490
2/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon	×1313
Earn 9 hearts with your buddy
Send 13 Gifts to friends	×40
Completing 2/4	, 4900 XP,×490
3/4
Catch 40Ghost-type Pokémon	×1313
Catch 9 different species ofGhost-type Pokémon
Use 49 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×49
Completing 3/4	, 4900 XP,×490
4/4
Claim reward!	49 XP
Claim reward!	490 XP
Claim reward!	4900 XP
Completing 4/4	, 4900 XP,×490

Jump-Start Research

Jump-Start Research is a time-limited set of tasks that may be unlocked between June 28 to September 2, 2019 for playerslevel 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 withWeather Boost	5000 XP
Hatch anEgg	5000 XP
Completing 1/6	×2,,×15000
2/6
Evolve aDratini	10000 XP
Take asnapshot of Dratini	×30
Earn aCandy with yourBuddy	×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 araid	15000 XP
Completing 3/6	×2, 15000 XP,×2
4/6
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Catch aLegendary from aField Research Breakthrough or raid
Hatch 3Eggs
Completing 4/6	×2,,×15000
5/6
Take a Snapshot of Eevee	30000 XP
Send 5Gifts 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 aDragonair	100000 XP
Completing 6/6	×2, 100000 XP,×15000

A Troubling Situation

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Evolve 2 Pokémon
Power up a Pokémon 5 times
Completing 1/4	×1000, 2000 XP
2/4
Catch 2Shadow Pokémon
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts
Completing 2/4	×2000, 2000 XP,×5
3/4
Purify 3Shadow Pokémon	×3000
Purify aFire,Water, orGrass-type Shadow Pokémon	3000 XP
Completing 3/4	×2000,×5,×1
4/4
Claim reward!	×1000
Claim reward!	1000 XP
Claim reward!	×1000
Completing 4/4	×1,×1,×3

Giovanni Special Research

These sets of tasks are available for playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA 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 theSuper Rocket Radar, which is used to locateGiovanni. Those research tasks were put on hold from May 1, 2020, until the end of September 2020 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, but it is still possible to encounter Giovanni for those who have not yet finished the Special Research or used up the Super Rocket Radar.

Looming in the Shadows

Looming in the Shadows is a set of tasks that may be unlocked starting November 7, 2019, for playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks rewards players with aSuper Rocket Radar to findGiovanni.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 10PokéStops	500 XP
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500,×10,×10
2/6
Spin aPokéStop 5 days in a row	750 XP
Purify 15Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Win 5raids	750 XP
Completing 2/6	×1000,×3,×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffectiveCharged Attacks inGym battles	1000 XP
Win 3 Great LeagueTrainer Battles against another Trainer	1000 XP
Defeat 6Team GO Rocket Grunts	1000 XP
Completing 3/6	×1500,×15,×5
4/6
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderArlo	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	×2000,×1,×3
5/6
Find theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks is identical to and offers the same rewards asLooming 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks presents some changes from the previous 2 Special Research sets.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 10PokéStops
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500,×10,×10
2/6
Spin aPokéStop 3 days in a row	750 XP
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Win 5raids	750 XP
Completing 2/6	×1000,×3,×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffectiveCharged Attacks inGym battles	1000 XP
Win 3 Great LeagueTrainer Battles against another Trainer	1000 XP
Defeat 6Team GO Rocket Grunts	1000 XP
Completing 3/6	×1500,×15,×5
4/6
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderArlo	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	×2000,×1,×3
5/6
Find theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks is similar toThe Take-Over Continues with slightly altered rewards. In February 2019, this research gave players opportunities to attempt to catchShadowRaikou as a bonus reward for defeating Giovanni.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 10PokéStops
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500,×10,×10
2/6
Spin aPokéStop 3 days in a row	750 XP
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Win 5raids	750 XP
Completing 2/6	×1000,×3,×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffectiveCharged Attacks inGym battles	1000 XP
Win 3 Great LeagueTrainer Battles against another Trainer	1000 XP
Defeat 6Team GO Rocket Grunts	1000 XP
Completing 3/6	×1500,×15,×5
4/6
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderArlo	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	×2000,×1,×3
5/6
Find theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedA Troubling Situation. This set of Research tasks is similar toThe Take-Over Continues with slightly altered rewards. This research task was extended until further notice due to theCOVID-19 pandemic. The bonus reward for beating Giovanni remainedShadowEntei for the month of April.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 10PokéStops
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	500 XP
Completing 1/6	×500,×10,×10
2/6
Spin aPokéStop 3 days in a row	750 XP
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Win 5raids	750 XP
Completing 2/6	×1000,×3,×3
3/6
Use 6 supereffectiveCharged Attacks inGym battles	1000 XP
Win 3 Great LeagueTrainer Battles against another Trainer	1000 XP
Defeat 6Team GO Rocket Grunts	1000 XP
Completing 3/6	×1500,×15,×5
4/6
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderArlo	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
DefeatTeam GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	×2000,×1,×3
5/6
Find theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedThe 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 catchShadowMewtwo after defeatingGiovanni.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Spin 5PokéStops
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	500 XP
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon
Completing 1/6	×500,×10,×10
2/6
Catch 5Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	750 XP
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	750 XP
Completing 2/6	×1500,×10,
3/6
Defeat aTeam 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 LeaderArlo	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	×5,×1,×3
5/6
Find theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×2500
Battle theTeam GO Rocket Boss	1500 XP
Defeat theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedThe Shadow Threat Grows. It is the first Team GO Rocket-themed Special Research that can be unlocked in 2021.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Win araid	×15
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 1/6	×10,×10,×10
2/6
Catch 5Shadow Pokémon	×1
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×15
Catch 10Flying-type Pokémon
Completing 2/6	1500 XP,×500,×10
3/6
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	×30
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	×30
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy	×30
Completing 3/6	2000 XP,×1,
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderArlo	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1250 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1250 XP
Completing 4/6	2500 XP,×1000,×1
5/6
Find theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat theTeam 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

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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedThe Shadow Threat Grows.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Catch 10 Pokémon
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms	×1
Purify 1Shadow Pokémon	×15
Completing 1/6	1500 XP,×500,
2/6
Defeat 5Team GO Rocket Grunts	×5
Catch 5Shadow Pokémon	×5
Purify 3Shadow 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 5Shadow Pokémon	×15
Completing 3/6	2500 XP,×1000,×1
4/6
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderArlo
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra
Completing 4/6	2500 XP,×1000,×1
5/6
Find theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×5
Defeat theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finishedThe Shadow Threat Grows.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Win a raid
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch 1Shadow Pokémon	×1
Completing 1/6	1000 XP,×15,×3
2/6
Catch 5Shadow Pokémon	×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×10
Defeat 5Team GO Rocket Grunts	×10
Completing 2/6	1500 XP,×1000,×10
3/6
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	1000 XP
Defeat 5Team 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 LeaderArlo	1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1500 XP
Completing 4/6	2500 XP,×1000,×1
5/6
Find theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted byRhi instead of Professor Willow.

Task	Rewards
1/6
Win a raid
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Catch aShadow Pokémon
Completing 1/6	1000 XP,×15,×3
2/6
Catch 5Shadow Pokémon	×10
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	×10
Defeat 5Team GO Rocket Grunts	×10
Completing 2/6	1500 XP,×1000,×10
3/6
Purify 5Shadow Pokémon	1000 XP
Defeat 5Team 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 LeaderArlo	1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderCliff	1500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket LeaderSierra	1500 XP
Completing 4/6	2500 XP,×1000,×1
5/6
Find theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle theTeam GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat theTeam 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 playerslevel 8 or higher who have finished previous Team GO Rocket assignment. This Special Research is hosted byRhi.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×10
Catch 4 Shadow Pokémon	×10
Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon	×10
Completing 1/4	2000 XP,×15,×1
2/4
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff	1500 XP
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra	1500 XP
Completing 2/4	2500 XP,×1000,×1
3/4
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss	×20
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss	×5
Completing 3/4	3000 XP,×1,×2
4/4
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Claim Reward!	2500 XP
Completing 4/4	5000 XP,×2500,×2

Celebrate 2019

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

Task	Rewards
Celebrate 2019
Catch 19 Pokémon	2019 XP
Catch 19 Pokémon	2019 XP
Catch 19 Pokémon	2019 XP
Completing	×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 theTimed ResearchThrowback Challenge 2020: Kanto,Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto,Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn andThrowback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh starting June 3, 2020 1 p.m. local time. This challenge gives variousUnova andGalarian form Pokémon as rewards, as well asGenesect 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 aDragon-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 ofMega Evolution to theTrainers and allows the player to earn some amount ofBeedrillMega Energy soMega Beedrill can be obtained.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Send 3 Gifts to friends	×10
Earn a Candy walking with your buddy	×10
Catch 15 Pokémon	×25
Completing 1/4	,×3, 5000 XP
2/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×20
Evolve 1Weedle	×2000
Defeat 3Team GO Rocket Grunts	×1
Completing 2/4	×100,×1, 5000 XP
3/4
Win a raid	×6
Battle in aMega Raid	×2
Catch 10 Pokémon	×6
Completing 3/4	×25,×3, 5000 XP
4/4
Claim reward!	×1500
Claim reward!	×1500
Claim reward!	×1500
Completing 4/4	×25,×1500, 5000 XP

Level Up Challenges

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

Level 43 Challenge

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 43 times	×4300
Catch 430 Pokémon	×3
Hatch 14 Eggs	4300 XP
Completing 1/4	×4300,, 4300 XP
2/4
Battle 43 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×4300
Win 14 raids	×3
Use 43 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon	4300 XP
Completing 2/4	×4300,×3, 4300 XP
3/4
Make 43 Great Curveball Throws	×4300
Evolve 43 Pokémon	×3
Transfer 430 Pokémon	4300 XP
Completing 3/4	×4300,×3, 4300 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×4300
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	43000 XP
Completing 4/4	×4300,×3,

Level 45 Challenge

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 45 times	×4500
Make 450 Nice Throws	×3
Spin 45 PokéStops or Gyms	4500 XP
Completing 1/4	×4500,, 4500 XP
2/4
Battle in the GO Battle League 45 times	×4500
Earn 45 Candies walking with your Buddy	×3
Catch 45 different species of Pokémon	4500 XP
Completing 2/4	×4500,×3, 4500 XP
3/4
Make 7 Great Throw in a row	×4500
Win 45 raids	×3
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader 7 times	4500 XP
Completing 3/4	×4500,×3, 4500 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×4500
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	45000 XP
Completing 4/4	×3,,

Level 48 Challenge

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Power up Pokémon 48 times	×4800
Make 480 Nice Throws	×3
Make 4 Excellent Throws in a row	4800 XP
Completing 1/4	×4800,, 4800 XP
2/4
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader 14 times	×4800
Earn 48 Candies walking with your buddy	×3
Catch 480 Pokémon	4800 XP
Completing 2/4	×4800,×3, 4800 XP
3/4
Catch 480Normal-type Pokémon	×4800
Win 14 raids	×3
Spin a PokéStop 14 days in a row	4800 XP
Completing 3/4	×4800,×3, 4800 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	×4800
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	4800 XP
Completing 4/4	×4800,,×1

Level 50 Challenge

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Make 500 Great Curveball Throws	×5000
Visit PokéStop 15 days in a row	×10
Make 5 Excellent Throws in a row	×5000
Completing 1/4	×5000,*,×5000
2/4
Hatch 50 Eggs	×5000
Win 15 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League	×10
Catch 5000 Pokémon	×5000
Completing 2/4	×5000,×10,×5000
3/4
Earn 50 Candies while walking with your buddy	×5000
Evolve 50 Pokémon	×10
Win 50 raids	×5000
Completing 3/4	×5000,×10,×5000
4/4
Claim Reward!	×50000
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!	×50000
Completing 4/4	×10,,

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 ofSecrets of the Jungle. Unlike other Special Researches, it is given to the player byJessie andJames instead of Professor Willow. This research allows the player to catch aShinyCelebi.

Task	Rewards
1/4
Transfer 10 Pokémon	×10
Catch 10Grass-type Pokémon
Evolve 3Grass-type Pokémon
Completing 1/4	,×500, 1000 XP
2/4
Play with your buddy 10 times	×1
Take a snapshopt of aGrass-type Pokémon
Give your buddy 10 treats
Completing 2/4	,×500, 1000 XP
3/4
Defeat Jessie or James 4 times Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts 4 times[4]*	×5
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws
Hatch 3 Eggs
Completing 3/4	,×500, 1000 XP
4/4
Claim Reward!	500 XP
Claim Reward!
Claim Reward!
Completing 4/4	,×500, 1000 XP

Search for Zarude!

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

Task	Rewards
1/5
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon	×1
Catch 7 Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wildGround-type Pokémon	×15
Completing 1/5	×250,×10,
2/5
Make 5 Great Throws in a row	×5
Catch 10Bug-type Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wildBug-type Pokémon	×10
Completing 2/5	×250,×10,
3/5
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 30Grass- orBug-type Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wildGrass-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 wildFlying-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
CatchRock-type Pokémon	×10
Make 5 Great Throws	×10
Transfer 10 Pokémon	×10
Completing 1/5	×500, 1500 XP,
2/5
Catch 10Ground-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot ofLandorus	×10
Completing 2/5	×500, 2000 XP,
3/5
Catch 10Flying-type Pokémon	×5
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot ofTornadus	×10
Completing 3/5	×500, 2000 XP,
4/5
Catch 10Electric-type Pokémon	×10
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost	×1
Take a snapshot ofThundurus	×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 duringBidoof 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 6Normal-type Pokémon	×3
Catch 3Bidoof
Completing 1/4	, 399 XP,×399
2/4	"Choose Bidoof!"	"Bidoof...?"
Catch 1Normal-type Pokémon
Take a snapshot ofBidoof	×3	×5
Catch 5Bidoof
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 ofBidoof
Catch 10Bidoof	×5	×3
Completing 3/4	, 399 XP,×399	, 399 XP,×399
4/4
Catch 5Bidoof
Catch 10Bidoof
Catch 15Bidoof
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 introducedHisuianVoltorb to the game.

Task	Rewards
1/2
Catch 10 Pokémon
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Give your buddy 3 treats
Completing 1/2	,×3,×3
2/2
Catch 20 Pokémon
Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Make 10 Curveball Throws
Completing 2/2	,×9,×9

Season of Alola

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

A Melemele Adventure

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon
Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each	×10
Catch 5Normal-type Pokémon
Completing 1/4	×10, 500 XP,×500
2/4
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon	×5
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon	×10
Catch 10 Pokémon
Completing 2/4	×1, 500 XP,×500
3/4
Catch 6Normal-type Pokémon
Catch 3 different species ofNormal-type Pokémon
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Completing 3/4	×1, 1000 XP,×1000
4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends	×10
Catch 15 Pokémon	×7
Win a raid
Completing 4/4	×15, 8000 XP,×3000

An Akala Adventure

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×10
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon	×5
Completing 1/4	, 500 XP,×500
2/4
Use 4 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 2Water-type Pokémon
Take 3 snapshots of wildFire-type Pokémon
Completing 2/4	×1, 500 XP,×500
3/4
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×7
Walk 2 km	×10
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon	×10
Completing 3/4	×1, 1000 XP,×1000
4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends	×10
Catch 15 Pokémon	×7
Win a raid
Completing 4/4	×15, 8000 XP,×3000

An Ula'ula Adventure

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×10
Complete 3 Field Research tasks	×5
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy	×3
Completing 1/4	, 500 XP,×500
2/4
Take 3 snapshots of wild Pokémon
Use 7 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Completing 2/4	×1, 500 XP,×500
3/4
Walk 2 km
Complete 5 Field Research tasks	×10
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Completing 3/4	×1, 1000 XP,×1000
4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends	×10
Catch 15 Pokémon	×7
Win a raid
Completing 4/4	×15, 8000 XP,×3000

A Poni Adventure

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

Task	Rewards
1/4
Catch 10 Pokémon	×10
Power up Pokémon 5 times	×5
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts	×3
Completing 1/4	, 500 XP,×500
2/4
Catch 3Water-type Pokémon
Take a snapshot of aWater-type Pokémon
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
Completing 2/4	×1, 500 XP,×500
3/4
Walk 2 km
Catch 15 Pokémon	×10
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Completing 3/4	×1, 1000 XP,×1000
4/4
Send 5 Gifts to friends	×10
Catch 15 Pokémon	×7
Win a raid
Completing 4/4	×15, 8000 XP,×3000

Alola to Alola

Alola to Alola is a Special Research with branching paths that became available on May 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time for players who completedA Melemele Adventure,An Akala Adventure,An Ula'ula Adventure, andA 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