Step into the enchanting world of Pokémon Go with the Masterwork Research event “A Dazzling Aria,” where trainers embark on an epic journey across multiple regions to unlock a rare and dazzling prize: a guaranteed shiny Meloetta. This challenging but rewarding special research invites players to catch hundreds of Pokémon, earn unique medals, and collect exclusive rewards like Reshiram and Zekrom candies, culminating in the coveted shiny Meloetta encounter and a stylish avatar T-shirt. Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or a dedicated collector, “A Dazzling Aria” offers a captivating blend of nostalgia, strategy, and dazzling rewards that make the grind well worth it.
You can then find the Masterwork Research in the Special Research tab, where you can take as much time as you need to complete every task – which, giving the nature of the challenges, makes it a necessity.
As such, not every step has been revealed to players – but here are the “A Dazzling Aria” research steps available so far in Pokémon Go, as well as whether purchasing “A Dazzling Aria” is worth it.
Update (April 23): We’ve added the final steps of the “A Dazzling Aria” research.
’A Dazzling Aria’ Masterwork Research steps
The “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research in Pokémon Go is a special paid quest available during the Go Tour: Unova event, offering players the opportunity to encounter a shiny Meloetta for the first time in the game. After purchasing the ticket, players can complete a series of challenging tasks at their own pace, with no strict deadlines. The research involves multiple steps, including catching hundreds of Pokémon from various regions such as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova, as well as catching specific types of Pokémon and completing daily catch streaks. Rewards along the way include rare candies, Reshiram and Zekrom candies, a shiny Meloetta avatar T-shirt, and encounters with special Basculin forms. This Masterwork Research is notable for its length and difficulty, but it provides valuable rewards and a guaranteed shiny Meloetta, making it a worthwhile pursuit for dedicated trainers.
Once you’ve started the “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research, there is no time limit to completing the following steps:
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 1 of 7
- Catch 151 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (648 XP)
- Catch 100 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region (648 XP)
- Catch 135 Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region (648 XP)
- Catch 107 Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region (648 XP)
- Catch 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region (648 XP)
Rewards: 10x Reshiram candy, 10x Zekrom candy, Shiny Meloetta avatar T-shirt
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 2 of 7
- Catch 50 Normal-type Pokémon (15 Snivy candy)
- Catch 50 Psychic-type Pokémon (15 Tepig candy)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (15 Oshawott candy)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, 1 XL candy
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 3 of 7
- Earn the bronze Showcase Star medal (Basculin [red stripe] encounter)
- Earn a heart with your buddy 7 days in a row (Basculin [blue stripe] encounter)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (Basculin [white stripe] encounter)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, 1 XL candy
Thanks 8BD0 on The Silph Road subreddit for providing details on the above.
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 4 of 7
Step 4 of 7 in the “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research tasks players with earning the Platinum Idol medal by becoming best friends with 20 trainers, catching 100 Pokémon while in a party, and catching a Pokémon on 21 different days. Completing these tasks rewards players with encounters of various Basculin forms: Red Striped, Blue Striped, and White Striped. The Platinum Idol medal is a key milestone requiring social interaction, which can be facilitated by communities such as the /r/PokemonGOFriends subreddit. This step continues to build on the gradual progression towards the ultimate reward of a shiny Meloetta encounter.
- Earn the platinum idol medal (Basculin [red stripe] encounter)
- Catch 100 Pokémon while in a party (Basculin [blue stripe] encounter)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (Basculin [white stripe] encounter)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 5 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Silver Pinap Berries
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 5 of 7
Step 5 of 7 in the “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research in Pokémon Go challenges trainers to obtain 5 Lucky Pokémon through trades, win 5 raids of five-star difficulty or higher, and catch a Pokémon on 5 consecutive days. Successfully completing these tasks rewards players with three Unova Stones, valuable items used for evolving certain Pokémon. This step continues the gradual progression toward the ultimate prize: an encounter with a shiny Meloetta, making it a crucial part of the research questline.
- Obtain 5 Lucky Pokémon in trades (1 Unova Stone)
- Win 5 five-star raids or higher (1 Unova Stone)
- Catch a Pokémon 5 days in a row (1 Unova Stone)
Rewards: Darmanitan encounter, 10 Darumaka Candy
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 6 of 7
Step 6 of 7 in the “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research in Pokémon Go challenges trainers to complete 100 Field Research tasks, earn the gold Unova Medal, and reach level 40. Successfully completing these tasks rewards players with three Rare Candies, which are valuable items for powering up Pokémon. This step is one of the final hurdles before claiming the ultimate rewards, including the coveted shiny Meloetta encounter, making it a crucial milestone in the research questline.
- Complete 100 Field Research tasks (1 Rare Candy)
- Earn the gold Unova medal (1 Rare Candy)
- Reach level 40 (1 Rare Candy)
Rewards: 4,920 XP, shiny Meloetta encounter
You’ll need to catch 100 unique Pokémon from the Unova region to get the gold Unova medal.
’A Dazzling Aria’ step 7 of 7
The final step, Step 7 of 7, in the Masterwork Research “A Dazzling Aria” in Pokémon Go is the culmination of the questline, where players claim their ultimate rewards. This step primarily involves claiming multiple Meloetta Candy rewards-specifically, three separate rewards of 10 Meloetta Candy each. Completing this step marks the end of the research, rewarding players for their dedication and perseverance through the previous challenging tasks, and solidifying their collection with valuable resources to power up their Meloetta. This final reward complements the earlier guaranteed encounter with a shiny Meloetta, making the entire research a rewarding experience for trainers aiming to add this mythical Pokémon to their roster.
- Claim reward! (10 Meloetta Candy)
- Claim reward! (10 Meloetta Candy)
- Claim reward! (10 Meloetta Candy)
Rewards: 6,480 XP, 6,480 Stardust
Thanks Leek Duck for providing details on the above.
Is the ’A Dazzling Aria’ Masterwork Research ticket worth it?
The “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research ticket in Pokémon Go, priced at $4.99, offers players a chance to encounter a shiny Meloetta, alongside various valuable rewards such as Reshiram and Zekrom candy, Rare Candy XL, Ultra Balls, Incense, and a unique Shiny Meloetta T-shirt. While the ticket provides good value given the rarity and utility of the rewards, including a strong mythical Pokémon useful in Master League and raids, it requires a significant time investment with tasks spread over weeks, such as catching hundreds of Pokémon from different regions and completing daily challenges. Therefore, it is worth purchasing for dedicated players who enjoy long-term goals and want to add a shiny Meloetta to their collection, but less suitable for those seeking quick rewards or casual play.
Though we don’t know the exact structure of the Masterwork Research, the following has been confirmed by Niantic as being part of the ticket:
- Encounters: Shiny Meloetta (Aria Forme)
- Candy: 30 Meloetta, 15 Snivy, 15 Tepig, 15 Oshawott, 10 Darumaka, 10 Reshiram, 10 Zekrom
- Items: 60 Ultra Balls, 5 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Silver Pinap Berries, 3 Unova Stones, 2 Incense, 1 Lure Module, “and more”
- Rare Candy: 2 XL and 3 regular for trainers at level 31 and up, 5 candy for trainers below
- XP: 14,640
- Stardust: 6,480
- Avatar item: Shiny Meloetta T-shirt
Though it’s hard to put a shop value on many of the above items as they aren’t for sale, for $5 (or the local currency equivalent) this ticket seems like good value when broken down – there’s a shiny mythical and related avatar item you’re unlikely to get anywhere else, the reward of legendary Pokémon candy, some XL candy, and a handful of rare items that, for us, justify the price of entry.
The stumbling block, however, is the steep requirements to completing the Masterwork Research. These tickets are renowned for having challenges which are designed to take days, weeks, and even months to complete – whether it’s because they are time gated, or have steps which are designed to be chipped away at over a long period of time – so know you won’t get the above rewards quickly.
For players who will check in daily, however, this shouldn’t be a problem, and the marathon requirements to complete the ticket could actually be attractive for those looking a goal to work towards long since Go Tour: Unova has concluded.
How close am I to unlocking the shiny Meloetta in Pokémon Go
To determine how close you are to unlocking the shiny Meloetta in Pokémon Go, you need to check your progress in the “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research tasks. This special research leads to a guaranteed shiny Meloetta encounter once fully completed. The research involves completing various tasks, such as catching specific Pokémon and earning rewards, culminating in the Meloetta encounter.
If you have completed the prerequisite “Tip of the Iceberg” Special Research and purchased the Masterwork Research ticket, you are on the path to unlocking shiny Meloetta. The final step is to finish all tasks in “A Dazzling Aria,” after which you will receive the Meloetta encounter reward.
If you have not yet finished all the research tasks or purchased the ticket, you are not yet close to the shiny Meloetta. Checking your current task completion status in the research tab will give you a precise indication of how many steps remain before the encounter.
Have I completed the “Masterwork: A Dazzling Aria” research yet
Based on the information available, to know if you have completed the “Masterwork: A Dazzling Aria” research, you should check if you have finished all the research tasks associated with it. Completion of this research guarantees the shiny Meloetta encounter. If you have purchased the research and completed all its tasks, you have unlocked shiny Meloetta; if not, you are still in progress. Since you asked specifically whether you have completed it, unless you have confirmed finishing all tasks in the research tab, it is likely you have not yet completed “Masterwork: A Dazzling Aria” fully.
