Pokémon GO's weekly schedule from July 21 to 27, 2025, features summer-themed events including Adventure Week with Toedscool debut and shiny Wiglett, Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day, Fossil Research Day, and Sweet Swarms with shiny odds. The week also includes various raids, Spotlight Hour, Max Battles, and the ongoing Season of Delightful Days with bonuses and new Pokémon from Galar, Paldea, and Hisui regions.
The article details the 'Full Steam Ahead!' Special Research event in Pokémon GO for GO Fest 2025, introducing players to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion through a 6-step storyline involving tasks like catching Pokémon, exploring habitats, and building trust with Volcanion, with rewards including Incense, Poké Balls, and special Pokémon encounters.
Pokémon GO's December 2024 Community Day will feature all Community Day Pokémon from 2024, with events on December 21st and 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Players can enjoy bonuses like double XP, Stardust, and Candy, with increased chances for shiny Pokémon. Special Research stories and exclusive moves will be available, and Pokémon from 2023's Community Days will hatch from eggs. The event also includes special backgrounds for Pokémon and themed stickers.
Pokémon GO Wild Area Global ticket holders can enjoy post-event bonuses until November 29, 2024. These include Toxel hatching from 10km eggs and Team GO Rocket balloons appearing every 15 minutes. The type of Team GO Rocket grunts encountered depends on the Special Research Path chosen: Electric path leads to Water and Flying type grunts, while Poison path leads to Fairy and Grass type grunts.
Pokémon Go's "An Accomplished Trainer" Special Research, available during the Go Wild Area: Global 2024 event, allows players to choose between electric or poison paths, impacting quest steps and post-event bonuses. Completing the research by November 25 unlocks bonuses like double damage for chosen types and increased Team Go Rocket appearances. The choice also affects the final rewards, including a costumed Pikachu and a Dynamax Toxtricity form, with the decision potentially influencing raid strategies against specific Pokémon.
Pokémon Go Fest 2024 features rotating habitats inspired by Necrozma’s forms, new mechanics like Necrozma Fusion, and special research quests for Marshadow and Cosmog. Day 2 sees all Saturday’s spawns available at once, with new research for Solgaleo or Lunala. Ticket holders get exclusive perks, including increased shiny chances and special trades. The event runs from July 13-14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
Pokémon Go's "The Dawn of a New Discovery" quest during Go Fest 2024 grants all players a Cosmog and Cosmog Candy, with additional rewards for ticket holders. Players must complete various tasks, including a raid, and choose between Emolga, Crabrawler, or Ducklett for specific rewards. Completing this quest unlocks "The Dusk Settles" for ticket holders, offering encounters with Cosmog's evolutions and Fusion Energy for Necrozma.
The Dusk Settles is a Special Research quest for Go Fest 2024: Global ticket holders in Pokémon Go, requiring players to choose between two paths: Basking in the Radiance or Hidden in the Umbra. This choice affects whether players can catch Solgaleo or Lunala and use Fusion to create Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma. Players must complete The Dawn of a New Discovery quest first to unlock The Dusk Settles. The best path depends on individual needs, such as filling gaps in their Pokémon collection or preferred playstyle.
Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery is a free Special Research quest in Pokémon Go, offering players the chance to catch Cosmog and experiment with the new Fusion mechanic. Players must choose between three paths—Crabrawler, Ducklett, or Emolga—each affecting one challenge, one reward, and wild encounter priorities. The best path depends on personal preference, shiny hunting goals, or filling missing Pokédex entries. Completing the quest unlocks further opportunities for ticket holders and allows all players to evolve Cosmog into Solgaleo or Lunala for Fusion with Necrozma.
Pokemon Go's upcoming Bagon Community Day Classic on April 7, 2024, will feature Special Research tasks with rewards including Stardust, Poke Balls, and encounters with Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence. Players will need to complete tasks such as making Nice Throws, catching Bagon, and evolving Pokemon to earn rewards like Incense, Lucky Egg, and Rare Candies. The event will also offer bonuses like triple Catch XP and 3-hour Incense, making it an exciting opportunity for Pokemon Go players.
In the Pokémon Go Tour 2024: It's About Time and Space event, players must choose between Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup paths, leading to different rewards and encounters. The branching questline also involves choosing between Diamond and Pearl paths, affecting challenges and rewards. The best path for obtaining a strong Shadow Pokémon is Turtwig or Piplup, with the event running until the end of the Go Tour: Sinnoh Global event.
Pokemon Go's latest Masterwork Research, Glimmers of Gratitude, offers players the chance to encounter a Shiny Shaymin by completing a series of tasks. The rewards for completing the research include encountering the rare Shiny Shaymin, along with various candies, XP, Stardust, and items. Players can participate in the paid quest by purchasing a ticket for $4.99/£4.99, with no time limit for completing the tasks.
Pokémon Go players have received a new Special Research Task set called “Go Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh,” prompting them to choose between Diamond or Pearl, affecting gameplay in the upcoming global Go Tour: Sinnoh event. The choice offers different perks, such as special moves and effects for Dialga and Palkia. The only difference between the two choices is the rewards for the second steps, with the rest of the research being the same.
Pokemon Go players can participate in the Chansey Community Day event on February 4, 2024, with increased chances to catch Chansey and obtain Blissey. Niantic has introduced a limited-time Special Research called The Shape of Happiness, offering tasks and rewards such as Chansey encounters, candies, Poke Balls, and more. Players can obtain the Special Research for $1 or equivalent in their country, providing an opportunity to engage in exclusive challenges and earn valuable rewards.
Pokemon Go's December 2023 Community Day event will feature a Special Research quest with tasks and rewards. Players can power up Pokemon, catch featured Pokemon from December 2022, make throws, transfer Pokemon, evolve Pokemon, and claim rewards such as Poke Balls, Stardust, Stones, TMs, and XP. The Special Research ticket can be purchased for $1 and completed during the event.
