Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships Event Research Tasks Spawns and Bonuses

Get ready, Trainers! The 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships Celebration is set to ignite from August 16 to 20, bringing exclusive research tasks, rare spawns, and exciting bonuses straight to your mobile screens. Whether you’re chasing the shiny World Championships 2024 Pikachu or diving into special Timed Research quests, this event promises thrilling encounters and rewards that no Pokémon GO fan will want to miss.

Other highlights include the debut of Pikachu in scuba gear and shiny Mienfoo. Neither are available in the wild, requiring you to complete Field Research or Raids to encounter them.

Elsewhere, Go Battle Week: Shared Skies is running at the same time as this event, which offers free Timed Research and a four times increase in Stardust when you win Go Battle League bouts.

Additionally, a series of Twitch drops from the 2024 World Championships give you the chance to earn up to three additional Timed Research quests, as well as a unique avatar item.

Below we list all the perks and bonuses associated with the Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event, including the Timed Research, event Field Research, and boosted spawns.

Pokémon Go ’2024 World Championships’ event Field Research and rewards

The Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event features a special Field Research quest with six tasks, including spinning PokéStops or Gyms, winning raids, powering up Pokémon, and battling in the GO Battle League. Completing these tasks rewards players with items like Poké Balls, Revives, Super Potions, and encounters with Pokémon such as Mienfoo, Mareanie, Swablu, and the event-exclusive World Championships 2024 Pikachu, which is also available in a shiny form. Notably, powering up Pokémon 15 times or battling five times in the GO Battle League can reward the World Championships 2024 Pikachu encounter. The event runs from August 16 to August 20, 2024, providing a limited-time opportunity to earn these unique rewards.

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

• Battle in the Go Battle League (Swablu, Mareanie encounter)
• Battle in the Go Battle League 5 times (Pikachu [Scuba / World Championships 2024] encounter
• Power up Pokémon 10 times (Mienfoo encounter)
• Power up Pokémon 15 times (Pikachu [Scuba / World Championships 2024] encounter)
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (5 Poké Balls, 2 Revives, or 3 Super Potions)
• Win a raid (Pikachu [Scuba / World Championships 2024] encounter)

Thanks to Leekduck for filling in the gaps on the above.

Pokémon Go ’2024 World Championships’ event boosted spawns

The Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event, held from August 16 to 20, features significantly boosted spawns of various Pokémon, including the special World Championships 2024 Pikachu in a snorkeling costume. Players can encounter increased wild spawns of Pokémon such as Mankey, Lickitung, Marill, Wooper, Swablu, Carbink, Fletchling, Grubbin, Mareanie, and Skarmory, many of which are available as shiny variants. The event also includes unique Timed Research and Field Research tasks, offering encounters with event-specific Pokémon and rewards. Additionally, defeating the World Championships Pikachu in 1-Star Raids triggers its spawn nearby with a boosted CP, making it a highlight for trainers during the celebration.

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

• Mankey
• Lickitung
• Marill
• Paldean Wooper
• Swablu
• Skarmory
• Fletchling
• Carbink
• Grubbin
• Mareanie

Pokémon Go ’2024 World Championships’ event raid targets

During the Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event, players can participate in various raids featuring a range of Pokémon. One-Star Raids spotlight the exclusive World Championships 2024 Pikachu and Mienfoo, with the latter available in its shiny form for the first time in Pokémon Go. Three-Star Raids include Lickitung, Galarian Stunfisk, and Diggersby, while Five-Star Raids feature Thundurus in its Incarnate Form. Mega Raids will offer Mega Kangaskhan. Additionally, Shadow Raids present Shadow versions of Magnemite, Dratini, Wooper, Gligar, Wobbuffet, Kirlia, Sableye, and on weekends, Shadow Suicune. Some of these Pokémon will know special featured attacks during the event, enhancing their appeal for battles and collections.

These Pokémon will be in raids during the event. Elsewhere, our raid schedule guide also shows what else is appearing later in the month.

The Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event, running from August 16 to 20, offers players a variety of exciting research tasks, spawns, and bonuses. Participants can engage in both Field Research and a paid Timed Research quest, which includes tasks like powering up Pokémon, winning raids, and battling in the GO Battle League, rewarding encounters with Pokémon such as Skarmory, Vigoroth, and the event-themed World Championships 2024 Pikachu, including shiny variants. Additional bonuses include increased spawns of select Pokémon like Mankey and Mareanie, Mega Raids featuring Kangaskhan, and Twitch Drops that unlock exclusive timed research. Completing the Timed Research also grants valuable rewards like Stardust, a Premium Battle Pass, and a Legendary Cresselia encounter, making this event a comprehensive celebration of the Pokémon World Championships within Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go ’2024 World Championships’ featured attacks

During the Pokémon Go 2024 World Championships event, several Pokémon will feature exclusive attacks that they normally cannot learn, providing strategic advantages in battles. Lickitung caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Body Slam, while Mienfoo will have the Charged Attack High Jump Kick. Additionally, evolving certain Pokémon during the event grants them special moves: Quagsire learns Aqua Tail, Altaria gains Moonblast, Charjabug obtains Volt Switch, and Talonflame acquires the Fast Attack Incinerate. These featured attacks are particularly valuable for PvP, especially in the Great League, enhancing the competitive edge of these Pokémon during the event period from August 16 to 20, 2024.

Pokémon caught during the event will have the following attacks:

• Lickitung (Charged Attack “Body Slam”)
• Mienfoo (Charged Attack “High Jump Kick”)

Meanwhile, Pokémon evolved during the event will learn the following attacks:

• Altaria (Charged Attack “Moonblast”)
• Charjabug (Charged Attack “Volt Switch”)
• Quagsire (Charged Attack “Aqua Tail”)
• Talonflame (Fast Attack “Incinerate”)

Pokémon Go ’2024 Worlds Premium Timed Research’ rewards

The Pokémon Go 2024 Worlds Premium Timed Research is a paid quest available for $5.00, running from August 16 to August 20, 2024. This single-step Timed Research includes tasks such as powering up Pokémon, using super-effective Charged Attacks, winning raids, and battling in the GO Battle League. Completing these tasks rewards encounters with Pokémon like Skarmory, Vigoroth, Galarian Stunfisk, Charjabug, Carbink, Lanturn, Lickitung, and Azumarill. Upon completion, players receive a Cresselia encounter, 25,000 Stardust, and a Premium Battle Pass. This research offers valuable rewards for players aiming to enhance their collection and battle capabilities during the World Championships event.

There is just a single step in the “2024 Worlds Premium Timed Research”:

• Power up Pokémon 5 times (Skarmory encounter)
• Power up Pokémon 10 times (Vigoroth encounter)
• Use 5 supereffective charged attacks (Galarian Stunfisk encounter)
• Use 10 supereffective charged attacks (Charjabug encounter)
• Win a raid (Carbink encounter)
• Win 2 raids (Lanturn encounter)
• Battle in the Go Battle League (Lickitung encounter)
• Battle in the Go Battle League 5 times (Azumarill encounter)

Rewards: Cresselia encounter, 2,024 Stardust, 1 Premium Battle Pass

Is the ’2024 Worlds Premium Timed Research’ worth it?

The “2024 Worlds Premium Timed Research” in Pokémon GO is priced at $5 and offers a single-step quest with multiple tasks such as powering up Pokémon, using super-effective Charged Attacks, winning raids, and battling in the GO Battle League. The rewards include encounters with rare Pokémon like Cresselia, Skarmory, and Azumarill, 25,000 Stardust, and a Premium Battle Pass, which is valuable for active players involved in raids and PvP battles. This makes the research especially worthwhile for dedicated GO Battle League participants and those looking to strengthen their teams. However, casual players or those with limited time might find it less appealing due to the time-sensitive nature of the tasks and rewards.

At $5, this research is pretty much only worth it if you like doing PvP (Player versus Player, known in-game as Go Battle League.)

Most of the rewards here are catered towards PvP players, as the rewards are highly-used PvP Pokémon. A (albeit small) factor to consider here is all encounters from research give a higher-than-average set of stats (they will have an “IV floor” of 10/10/10, out of a possible max of 15/15/15), so if you’re after more-powerful-than-average versions of these creatures – especially as many have the potential to be shiny – then that’s worth considering.

It’s also worth noting a Shadow Cresselia is available if you complete the latest Giovanni Special Research, “Adventure Week: Taken Over”, meaning there’s a free (and more powerful) version of that Pokémon currently up for grabs if you’d rather not buy this ticket.

Otherwise, there aren’t any items here that make the research directly worth it (the solitary Premium Battle Pass is worth 100 Coins, or around $1) but if you’re looking to get into PvP or build PvP teams, this may be worth your money.

How can I maximize my research tasks to earn rare Pokémon at the 2024 Worlds

To maximize your research tasks and earn rare Pokémon at the 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships event, follow these key strategies:

• Complete Event-Exclusive Field Research Tasks: Spin PokéStops during the event to collect special Field Research tasks such as powering up Pokémon, winning GO Battle League battles, and winning raids. Completing these can reward you with encounters like Mienfoo (shiny available) and the coveted World Championships 2024 Pikachu (also shiny available).

• Purchase and Complete Premium Timed Research: For $5 (or local equivalent), you can access the Premium Timed Research which offers valuable encounters including Skarmory, Vigoroth, Galarian Stunfisk, Charjabug, Carbink, Lanturn, and Azumarill. Completing these tasks before the event ends on August 20 maximizes your chances for rare Pokémon.

• Focus on Powering Up Pokémon: Several research tasks require powering up Pokémon multiple times (e.g., 10 or 15 times), which unlocks encounters with rare event Pokémon like Mienfoo and the special World Championships Pikachu.

• Engage in GO Battle League Battles: Winning battles and completing a set number of battles in the GO Battle League during the event can trigger encounters with rare Pokémon such as Azumarill and additional Pikachu variants.

• Save and Complete Tasks After the Event: You can save collected Field Research tasks and complete them even after the event ends, giving you flexibility to maximize rewards on your own schedule.

• Utilize Event Bonuses and Resources: Use Incense, Lure Modules, and participate actively in raids and battles during the event window to increase spawn rates and task completions, enhancing your chances for rare encounters.

By systematically completing both free and premium research tasks, focusing on powering up and battling, and making full use of event bonuses, you can maximize your haul of rare Pokémon during the 2024 World Championships event in Pokémon GO.

What research tasks give the best chance for rare Pokémon encounters

The best research tasks for rare Pokémon encounters in Pokémon GO are typically found in Special Research and Research Breakthroughs, as well as certain high-value Field Research tasks:

• Research Breakthroughs: Completing one Field Research task per day for seven days grants a Research Breakthrough with guaranteed encounters of rare or Legendary Pokémon, which cannot flee and have strong IVs.

• Special Research Tasks: These often reward encounters with Mythical or otherwise very rare Pokémon, making them some of the most valuable research tasks for rare Pokémon acquisition.

• Field Research Tasks with Rare Encounters: Tasks such as “Power up a Pokémon 10 or 15 times” or “Win 3 or 5 GO Battle League battles” often reward encounters with rare event Pokémon like Mienfoo, World Championships Pikachu, Skarmory, or Azumarill during special events.

• Event-Specific Research Tasks: During events like the 2024 World Championships, exclusive Field Research and Premium Timed Research tasks offer encounters with rare and shiny Pokémon not normally available, making these tasks prime targets for rare catches.

• High-Reward Tasks to Prioritize: Tasks that are quick and easy but yield valuable encounters include those involving curveball throws or nice throws, which can reward Pokémon like Nidoran (female and male), which have some competitive relevance and shiny potential.

Overall, focusing on completing daily Field Research to earn Research Breakthroughs, engaging in Special Research campaigns, and targeting event-specific research tasks that reward powering up Pokémon, battling in GO Battle League, or winning raids will maximize your chances of encountering rare Pokémon.