List of Special Research tasks

For the list of research campaigns that are only accessible for a specific period of time, see List of Timed Research tasks.

This is a list of all Special Research campaigns in Pokémon GO. Once a Trainer unlocks any of the Special Research campaigns, they keep that Special Research forever until they complete it. Visit the following articles for information about tasks and rewards.

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon[]

Main article: Legendary Pokémon

Main article: Mythical Pokémon

Story Research
- A Mythical Discovery - Mew, unlocks at Level 15
- A Ripple in Time - Celebi, unlocks upon completing Part 6 of A Mythical Discovery
- Let's GO, Meltan - Meltan, unlocks after getting the Gold Medal for the Kanto Pokédex
- A Thousand-Year Slumber - Jirachi, unlocks upon completing Part 6 of A Ripple in Time
- Investigate a Mysterious Energy - Victini, unlocks upon completing Part 5 of A Thousand-Year Slumber
- Finding Your Voice - Meloetta
- Grass and Gratitude - Shaymin
- From A to Zygarde - 10% Forme Zygarde
- Glitz and Glam - Diancie
- A Striking Shadow - Marshadow
Time-restricted Research
- A Colossal Discovery - Regigigas, Ticketed Special Research
- A Drive to Investigate - Genesect, Ticketed Special Research
- Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 - Genesect, part of Throwback Challenge Champion 2020
- Distracted by Something Shiny - Shiny Celebi, unlocked by playing any time between December 14^th, 2020 and February 28^th, 2021
- Search for Zarude! - Zarude, part of the Secrets of the Jungle Event 2021
- Misunderstood Mischief - Hoopa Confined, part of the Season of Mischief
- Mischief Unbound - Hoopa Unbound, complete Misunderstood Mischief
- A Cosmic Companion - Cosmog, part of the Season of Light
- Something Extraordinary - Keldeo, Ticketed Special Research
- Starry Skies - Cosmog, part of Solstice Horizons, Ticketed second copy available
- Rogue of the Jungle - Zarude, Ticketed Special Research, part of Verdant Wonders
- Whispers in the Woods - Shiny Celebi, Ticketed Masterwork Research, part of 8th Anniversary Party, only available for purchase if Distracted by Something Shiny was not previously obtained

Level-specific Researches[]

Main article: Trainer experience

Level 43 Challenge - Research for Trainers reaching level 43
Level 45 Challenge - Research for Trainers reaching level 45
Level 48 Challenge - Research for Trainers reaching level 48
Level 50 Challenge - Research for Trainers reaching level 50

Team GO Rocket[]

Main article: Team GO Rocket

At level 8, Trainers will unlock A Troubling Situation, which introduces Team GO Rocket and Shadow Pokémon. Once "A Troubling Situation" is complete, Trainers will gain access to the currently-active Team GO Rocket research line. Additional Team GO Rocket Special Research cannot be unlocked while a previous one is in progress beyond part 1,^[1] making it possible to miss newer ones.

A Troubling Situation
Looming in the Shadows - November 2019
A Challenging Development - December 2019
The Take-Over Continues - January 2020
A Professor’s Work is Never Done - February 2020
The Shadowy Threat Grows - March and April 2020
Time to Train - Unreleased, intended for May 2020
An Inter-egg-sting Development - late 2020
The Higher They Fly... - March 2021
A Seven-Colored Shadow - Summer 2021
Silent Schemes - Spring 2022
Field Notes: Team GO Rocket - Summer 2022
Ultra Beast Protection Efforts - November 14^th, 2022 to December 1^st, 2022
Shadowy Skirmishes - February 1^st, 2023 to March 1^st, 2023
From the Shadows - March 25^th, 2023 to June 1^st, 2023
A Shadowy Disturbance - June 21^st, 2023 to September 1^st, 2023
Showdown in the Shadows - October 26^th, 2023 to December 1^st, 2023
It's a Rocket World - March 27^th, 2024 to June 1^st, 2024
Adventure Week: Taken Over - August 8^th, 2024 to September 3^rd, 2024
Fashion Week: Taken Over - January 15^th, 2025 to March 4^th, 2025
Crown Clash: Taken Over - May 14^th, 2025 to June 3^rd, 2025

Community Day[]

Main article: Community Day

Celebrate 2019 - December 2019 Community Day, a bonus for the end of year
2020
- Investigating Illusions - Ticketed Special Research for April 2020 Community Day featuring Abra
- Seeing Double - Ticketed Special Research for May 2020 Community Day featuring Seedot
- A Hairy Situation - Unreleased Special Research for June 2020 Community Day featuring Weedle
- The Great Gastly - Ticketed Special Research for July 2020 Community Day featuring Gastly
- Making a Splash - Ticketed Special Research for August 2020 Community Day featuring Magikarp
- Decoding Porygon - Ticketed Special Research for September 2020 Community Day featuring Porygon
- A Tale of Tails - Ticketed Special Research for October 2020 Community Day featuring Charmander
- Electric for Electabuzz - Ticketed Special Research for November 2020 Community Day - Electabuzz
- No Match for Magmar - Ticketed Special Research for November 2020 Community Day - Magmar
- December Community Day - Ticketed Special Research for December 2020 Community Day
2021
- Straight to the Top, Machop! - Ticketed Special Research for January 2021 Community Day featuring Machop
- Stop and Smell the Roselia - Ticketed Special Research for February 2021 Community Day featuring Roselia
- The Bravest Bird - Ticketed Special Research for March 2021 Community Day featuring Fletchling
- Snivy in the Sunshine - Ticketed Special Research for April 2021 Community Day featuring Snivy
- Cotton-Winged Bird - Ticketed Special Research for May 2021 Community Day featuring Swablu
- Just a Nibble - Ticketed Special Research for June 2021 Community Day featuring Gible
- Roasted Berries - Ticketed Special Research for July 2021 Community Day featuring Tepig
- What You Choose to Be - Ticketed Special Research for August 2021 Community Day featuring Eevee
- From Scalchops to Seamitars - Ticketed Special Research for September 2021 Community Day featuring Oshawott
- Nothin' Dull About Duskull - Ticketed Special Research for October 2021 Community Day featuring Duskull
- Flash, Spark, and Gleam - Ticketed Special Research for November 2021 Community Day featuring Shinx
- December Community Day 2021 - Ticketed Special Research for December 2021 Community Day
2022
- The Spheal Deal - Ticketed Special Research for January 2022 Community Day featuring Spheal
- Bulbasaur Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for Community Day Classic: Back to Bulbasaur featuring Bulbasaur
- A Hop, Skip, and Jump Away - Ticketed Special Research for February 2022 Community Day featuring Hoppip
- Gritty and Glacial - Ticketed Special Research for March 2022 Community Day featuring Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew
- Mudkip Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for Community Day Classic: Memories of Mudkip featuring Mudkip
- Strong Stuff - Ticketed Special Research for April 2022 Community Day featuring Stufful
- A Rocky Road - Ticketed Special Research for May 2022 Community Day featuring Alolan Geodude
- Field Notes: Deino - Ticketed Special Research for June 2022 Community Day featuring Deino
- Field Notes: Starly - Ticketed Special Research for July 2022 Community Day featuring Starly
- Field Notes: Galarian Zigzagoon - Ticketed Special Research for August 2022 Community Day featuring Galarian Zigzagoon
- Rock 'n' Roll - Ticketed Special Research for September 2022 Community Day featuring Roggenrola
- Field Notes: Trick of the Light - Ticketed Special Research for October 2022 Community Day featuring Litwick
- Dratini Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for Community Day Classic: Dreaming of Dratini featuring Dratini
- Sweet Snacks - Ticketed Special Research for November 2022 Community Day featuring Teddiursa
- December Community Day 2022 - Ticketed Special Research for December 2022 Community Day
2023
- Quality Quills - Ticketed Special Research for January 2023 Community Day featuring Chespin
- Larvitar Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for Community Day Classic: Lounging with Larvitar featuring Larvitar
- Abundant Noise - Ticketed Special Research for February 2023 Community Day featuring Noibat
- Field Notes: Slow and Slower - Ticketed Special Research for March 2023 Community Day featuring Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke
- Spreading Cheer - Ticketed Special Research for April 2023 Community Day featuring Togetic
- Swinub Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for April 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Swinub
- Fur and Flames - Ticketed Special Research for May 2023 Community Day featuring Fennekin
- Keeping Sharp - Ticketed Special Research for June 2023 Community Day featuring Axew
- Squirtle Community Day Classic - Ticketed Special Research for July 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle
- Slippery Swirls - Ticketed Special Research for July 2023 Community Day featuring Poliwag
- A Bubbly Disposition - Ticketed Special Research for August 2023 Community Day featuring Froakie
- Community Day Classic: Charmander - Ticketed Special Research for September 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Charmander
- Plugging Along - Ticketed Special Research for September 2023 Community Day featuring Grubbin
- Muscle Memories - Ticketed Special Research for October 2023 Community Day featuring Timburr
- A Muddy Buddy - Ticketed Special Research for November 2023 Community Day featuring Wooper and Paldean Wooper
- Community Day Classic: Mareep - Ticketed Special Research for November 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Mareep
- December Community Day 2023 - Ticketed Special Research for December 2023 Community Day
2024
- Of a Feather - Ticketed Special Research for January 2024 Community Day featuring Rowlet
- Community Day Classic: Porygon - Ticketed Special Research for January 2024 Community Day Classic featuring Porygon
- The Shape of Happiness - Ticketed Special Research for February 2024 Community Day featuring Chansey
- All Fired Up - Ticketed Special Research for March 2024 Community Day featuring Litten
- Community Day Classic: Bagon - Ticketed Special Research for April 2024 Community Day Classic featuring Bagon
- All About Bellsprout - Ticketed Special Research for April 2024 Community Day featuring Bellsprout
- A Sweet Surprise - Ticketed Special Research for May 2024 Community Day featuring Bounsweet
- Community Day: Goomy - Ticketed Special Research for June 2024 Community Day featuring Goomy
- Community Day Classic: Cyndaquil - Ticketed Special Research for June 2024 Community Day Classic featuring Cyndaquil
- Watts Up - Ticketed Special Research for July 2024 Community Day featuring Tynamo
- Community Day Classic: Beldum - Ticketed Special Research for August 2024 Community Day Classic featuring Beldum
- A Dazzling Display - Ticketed Special Research for August 2024 Community Day featuring Popplio
- Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta - Ticketed Special Research for September 2024 Community Day featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta
- Sew Far Sew Good - Ticketed Special Research for October 2024 Community Day featuring Sewaddle
- Mankey Business - Ticketed Special Research for November 2024 Community Day featuring Mankey
- December Community Day - Ticketed Special Research for December 2024 Community Day
2025
- Meowgical Occasion - Ticketed Special Research for January 2025 Community Day featuring Sprigatito
- Community Day Classic: Ralts - Ticketed Special Research for January 2025 Community Day Classic featuring Ralts
- Bug Report - Ticketed Special Research for February 2025 Community Day featuring Karrablast and Shelmet
- Crocapella - Ticketed Special Research for March 2025 Community Day featuring Fuecoco
- Community Day Classic: Totodile - Ticketed Special Research for March 2025 Community Day Classic featuring Totodile
- Community Sundae: Vanillite - Ticketed Special Research for April 2025 Community Day featuring Vanillite
- Pawmi & You - Ticketed Special Research for May 2025 Community Day featuring Pawmi

Halloween[]

Main article: Halloween

A Spooky Message - Halloween 2018 and 2019
A Spooky Message Unmasked - Halloween 2020
What Lies beneath the Mask? - Halloween 2021
Mysterious Masks - Halloween 2022

Pokémon GO Fest[]

Main article: Pokémon GO Fest

2018
- GO Fest 2018 - Ticketed Special Research
2019
- GO Fest 2019 Chicago/Dortmund/Yokohama - Ticketed Special Research
2020
- GO Fest 2020: Welcome! - Ticketed Special Research for Day 1 of GO Fest 2020
- GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory - Ticketed Special Research for Day 2 of GO Fest 2020
2021
- The Melody Pokémon - Ticketed Special Research for Day 1 of GO Fest 2021
- Strange Rings - Day 2 of GO Fest 2021
2022
- Pokémon GO Fest 2022 - Ticketed Special Research for Day 1 of GO Fest 2022, with Catch, Explore and Battle version, and Relaxed, Standard and Master difficulty
- Rhi's Arrival - Day 2 of GO Fest 2022
- A Radiant World - Ticketed Special Research for Day 2 of GO Fest 2022
- Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin
- Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Seattle
- Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo
- Willow's Return - Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale
- A Radiant Reunion - Ticketed Special Research for GO Fest 2022 Finale after completing Willow’s Return
2023
- GO Fest 2023: Osaka Park Adventure - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka
- GO Fest 2023: Osaka City Sights - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka
- GO Fest 2023: London Park Adventure - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London
- GO Fest 2023: London City Sights - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London
- GO Fest 2023: New York City Park Adventure - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City
- GO Fest 2023: New York City Sights - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City
- GO Fest 2023: Fascinating Facets - Ticketed Special Research for Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
- GO Fest 2023: Sky-High - Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
- GO Fest 2023: Super Sky-High - Ticketed Special Research for Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global
2024
- GO Fest 2024: Sendai Park Escapade - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai
- GO Fest 2024: Sendai City Skies - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai
- GO Fest 2024: Madrid Park Escapade - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid
- GO Fest 2024: Madrid City Skies - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid
- GO Fest 2024: New York City Park Escapade - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City
- GO Fest 2024: New York City Skies - Ticketed Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City
- GO Fest 2024: A Shadowy Caper - Ticketed Special Research for Day 1 of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global
- GO Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery - Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global
- GO Fest 2024: The Dusk Settles - Ticketed Special Research for Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global

Pokémon GO Tour[]

Main article: Pokémon GO Tour

Kanto
- Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Ditto
- All-in-One #151 - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Mew
Johto
- Pokémon GO Tour: Johto - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Gyarados, Celebi that knows Magical Leaf
- Masterwork Research: Apex - Ticketed Special Research, Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh
- GO Tour: Live - Step into Kanto - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Mewtwo
Hoenn
- Primal Rumblings - Free Special Research, rewards Ticket that lets Trainers chose between Ruby and Sapphire version
- Masterwork Research: Wish Granted - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Jirachi
- Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - An Uneasy Alliance - Ticketed Special Research for Las Vegas
- Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Chasing Legends - Free Special Research for Global
Sinnoh
- GO Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh - Free Special Research, lets Trainers chose between Diamond and Pearl version
- Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Shaymin
- GO Tour 2024: Looking for the Boss - Ticketed Special Research for Los Angeles
- GO Tour 2024: It's About Time (and Space) - Free Special Research for Global
Unova
- The Tip of the Iceberg - Ticketed Special Research for New Taipei City and Los Angeles
- Masterwork Research: A Dazzling Aria - Ticketed Special Research, Shiny Meloetta
- It's Not Over Yet - Free Special Research for Global

Pokémon GO Wild Area[]

Main article: Pokémon GO Wild Area

An Accomplished Trainer - Ticketed Special Research
Amp It Up - Ticketed Special Research
Keep It Low Key - Ticketed Special Research
A Truly Accomplished Trainer - Ticketed Special Research

Pokémon GO Safari Zone[]

Main article: Pokémon GO Safari Zone

Safari Zone Yokosuka - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone St. Louis 2020 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Liverpool 2020 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Philadelphia 2020 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Seville 2022 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Goyang 2022 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone New Taipei City 2022 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Singapore 2022 - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Seoul 2023 - Ticketed Special Research
Seoul City Safari: The Journey Continues - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Barcelona 2023 - Ticketed Special Research
Barcelona City Safari: The Journey Continues - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Mexico City 2023 - Ticketed Special Research
Mexico City Safari: The Journey Continues - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Tainan 2024 - Ticketed Special Research
Tainan City Safari: The Journey Continues - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Jakarta 2024 - Ticketed Special Research
Safari Zone Incheon 2024 - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Singapore 2025 - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Mumbai 2025 - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Milan 2025 - Ticketed Special Research
City Safari: Santiago 2025 - Ticketed Special Research

Pokémon Air Adventures[]

Main article: Pokémon Air Adventures

Pokémon Air Adventures: Okinawa - Ticketed Special Research
Pokémon Air Adventures: Jeju Island - Ticketed Special Research
Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bali - Ticketed Special Research
Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Surabaya - Ticketed Special Research

Ticketed Researches[]

Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020 - Ticketed Special Research
Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap... - Ticketed Special Research for Galarian Mr. Mime Event
City Spotlight 2020 - Ticketed Special Research
Special Research: Master Ball - Ticketed Special Research for Party Up!, only available to accounts that did not complete Timed Investigation: Master Ball before the start of the event

Other Researches[]

Jump-Start Research - 3rd Anniversary, reintroduced in the 4th Anniversary and the 5th Anniversary if not completed before
A Mega Discovery - Introduction to Mega Evolution, Mega Beedrill, August 27^th, 2020
To the Max! - Introduction to Dynamax, Dynamax Wooloo, September 4^th, 2024
A Little Warm-Up - Given to inactive accounts after 30 days of not playing
To the Next Level - November 6^th, 2024

Season of Legends[]

Season of Legends - March 1^st, 2021
BIDOOF - Bidoof Day, July 1^st, 2021

Season of Heritage[]

Voltorb from the Hisui Region?! - Power Plant, January 19^th, 2022
Professor's Research - Available through a code found on the Professor Willow TCG Card

Adventures Abound[]

A Paldean Adventure - Adventures Abound, September 5^th - December 1^st, 2023
Welcome Party - October 16^th, 2023

Timeless Travels[]

A Route to New Friendships - Along the Routes, December 5^th, 2023
Timeless Travels - Adamant Time, December 11^th, 2023

World of Wonders[]

World of Wonders - World of Wonders, March 1^st - June 1^st, 2024
Rediscover Kanto - Rediscover Kanto, April 22^nd - May 9^th, 2024
Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders - Catching Wonders, May 14^th - 19^th, 2024

Max Out[]

Galar Calling - September 3^rd - December 3^rd, 2024
Masterwork Research: Master Ball - Galarian Expedition, October 4^th - 11^th, 2024

Dual Destiny[]

Dual Destiny - December 3^rd, 2024 - March 4^th, 2025

Might and Mastery[]

Might and Mastery - March 4^th - June 3^rd, 2025
Fuzzy Fighter - Ticketed Special Research for Powerful Potential

References[]

↑ If you have not received the latest Team GO Rocket Special Research - read this! /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2025-01-16.

[1] If you have not received the latest Team GO Rocket Special Research - read this! /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2025-01-16.

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List of Special Research tasks

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon[]

Level-specific Researches[]

Team GO Rocket[]

Community Day[]

Halloween[]

Pokémon GO Fest[]

Pokémon GO Tour[]

Pokémon GO Wild Area[]

Pokémon GO Safari Zone[]

Pokémon Air Adventures[]

Ticketed Researches[]

Other Researches[]

Season of Legends[]

Season of Heritage[]

Season of Alola[]

Season of GO[]

Season of Light[]

Season 10: Rising Heroes[]

Hidden Gems[]

Adventures Abound[]

Timeless Travels[]

World of Wonders[]

Max Out[]

Dual Destiny[]

Might and Mastery[]

References[]