Pokémon Go Field Research: Uncovering Rewards and Breakthroughs
Attention, Trainers! Get ready to embark on a new adventure in Pokémon Go. In 2018, the game introduced a major addition called Pokémon Go Field Research. This feature provides players with tasks to accomplish, offering unique rewards and even the chance to encounter elusive Mythical Pokémon like Mew. Let’s dive into the world of Pokémon Go Field Research and discover the exciting challenges that await!
Pokémon Go Field Research Tasks and Rewards
The October Field Research in Pokémon Go offers a collection of new and old Field Research tasks. Completing seven tasks unlocks the October Research Breakthrough reward, which can be either Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou, or Goomy. Let’s take a look at some of the October Field Research tasks and their corresponding rewards:
Catching Pokémon related Field Research tasks
- Catch 5 Pokémon reward – Caterpie, Weedle, Poochyena, or Purrloin
- Catch 7 Pokémon reward – Magikarp, Stufful, or Wimpod
- Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost reward – Poliwag, Vulpix, Wingull, Hippopotas, Snover, Roggenrola, or Vanillite
- Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon reward – Dratini, Bagon, or Axew
- Catch 5 Ghost or Dark-type Pokémon reward – Gothita or Solosis
- Catch 5 Grass or Bug-type Pokémon reward – Ledyba or Spinarak
- Catch 7 different species of Pokémon reward – Girafarig
- Catch 15 different species of Pokémon reward – Lickitung
- Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon reward – 10 Venusaur or Sceptile Mega Energy
- Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon reward – 10 Charizard or Blaziken Mega Energy
- Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon reward – 10 Pidgeot Mega Energy
- Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon reward – 10 Blastoise or Swampert Mega Energy
- Use 5 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon reward – Wurmple or Plant Burmy
Buddy related Field Research tasks
- Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy reward – Jigglypuff, Glameow, Buneary, Bunnelby, Litleo, or Dedenne
- Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy reward – Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk
Poké Balls Throwing related Field Research tasks
Please note: The specific form for Spinda in October is yet to be confirmed. We’ll update this page as soon as we have more information.
- Make 5 Nice Throws reward – Diglett, Alolan Diglett, or Sudowoodo
- Make 10 Nice Throws reward – Gastly or Misdreavus
- Make 3 Great Throws reward – Omanyte, Kabuto, Clamperl, Binacle, or Elgyem
- Make 5 Great Throws reward – Murkrow or Houndour
- Make 3 Great Throws in a row reward – Lileep or Anorith
- Make 3 Great Throws Curveballs reward – Gligar
- Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row reward – Spinda Form 7 (to be confirmed)
- Make 2 Excellent Throws reward – Beldum
- Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row reward – Larvitar, Beldum, or Gible
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Research Breakthroughs: Discovering Rare Pokémon and Rewards
In Pokémon Go, completing one Field Research quest per day earns you a stamp. Collecting seven stamps, which takes seven days, unlocks a special event called a Research Breakthrough. During a Research Breakthrough, you’ll receive incredible rewards, including Stardust, Mystery Items, and the chance to encounter very rare or Legendary Pokémon!
Here are some of the Research Breakthrough rewards that have been featured in the past:
- April 2018: Moltres reward and Fire-themed Field Research
- May 2018: Zapdos reward and Electric-themed Field Research
- June 2018: Articuno reward and Ice/Water-themed Field Research
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Remember, the Special Research rewards change when you claim the reward for your final Field Research task. So, make sure to time your completion to receive the latest and most exciting Pokémon!
Conclusion: Embrace the Pokémon Go Adventure!
Now that you’re armed with knowledge about Pokémon Go Field Research and Research Breakthroughs, it’s time to grab your Poké Balls and embark on an epic journey. Complete tasks, earn rewards, and unlock rare Pokémon as you explore the world around you. Don’t miss out on the thrill of becoming a true Pokémon Trainer!
So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and catch ’em all!
Disclaimer: The Season of Adventures Abound is here! Currently, the Out to Play event is running. You can also work on the Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest and compete in the Go Battle League. Be sure to compete in Shadow Raids, complete Routes, and use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance to encounter Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres. This incense may also give you encounters with other rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go.