Research tasks

Research tasks are a game mechanic that offers rewards for Trainers who complete daily research objectives. Many of these tasks focus on skill and execution rather than depending on random chance. Research tasks are designed to be exciting and promote exploration with skillful challenges so that encountering Pokémon should never feel like a chore.

Background
Trainers can earn one Stamp per-day by completing at least one Field Research task. Once seven stamps have been obtained, a Research Breakthrough can be achieved. These breakthroughs offer exclusive rewards; including a chance to encounter a Legendary Pokémon or Mythical Pokémon. There's no limit to the number of research tasks that can be completed each day, and they grant rewards such as useful items. The more difficult the task, the greater the reward.

Field Research
Field Research tasks can be gathered by spinning nearby PokéStops, which will give objectives that include discovering and catching certain Pokémon or engaging with battles, among other things. These tasks are directed as more casual Trainers and can be completed in 15 to 30 minutes.

Special Research
Special Research may be requested by Professor Willow himself, and will take Trainers on a journey to make important discoveries.

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Icons


Preview of research screens


Trivia

 * The research feature launches on March 30, 2018.
 * Research tasks icon has the same location on Map View screen that the weather icon used to use.
 * Hence, the weather icon is now placed above the compass icon.