Pokémon Go A Mystic Hero Special and Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

Niantic unleashes “A Mystic Hero,” a ticking-clock Timed Special Research quest in Pokémon Go-race the deadline for exclusive steps, rewards, and mystic mastery.

Pokémon Go A Mystic Hero Timed Research quest steps

The “A Mystic Hero” Timed Research quest in Pokémon Go centers on tasks designed by Blanche, focusing on evolving Pokémon and collecting research data. Players must complete several steps, including catching specific Pokémon, evolving them multiple times, and using items like Evolution Stones. Each stage grants rewards such as Stardust, XP, and evolution-related items, with a featured Pokémon encounter at the end. Completing this research helps trainers gain valuable items and supports progress toward other special event goals.

The following research steps – found on the ‘Today’ screen – will be available until the event concludes on April 17 at 8 p.m. local time:

Step 1 of 3

Catch 5 Pokémon (5 Poké Balls)
Transfer 3 Pokémon (5 Ninab Berries)
Evolve a Pokemon (1,000 Stardust)

Rewards: 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, 2 Rare Candy

Step 2 of 3

Catch 10 Pokémon (5 Poké Balls)
Transfer 5 Pokémon (5 Razz Berries)
Evolve 3 Pokémon (3,000 Stardust)

Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, 2 Rare Candy

Step 3 of 3

Evolve a Pokémon (10 Pinap Berries)
Evolve 2 Pokémon (15 Poke Balls)
Evolve 3 Pokémon (15 Great Balls)
Evolve 4 Pokémon (10 Ultra Balls)
Evolve 5 Pokémon (3 Silver Pinap Berries)

Rewards: 3,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, Magnetic Lure Module

Pokémon Go A Mystic Hero Special Research quest steps

The “A Mystic Hero” Special Research quest in Pokémon Go centers on Blanche and focuses on evolving Pokémon through multiple stages. Players complete a series of objectives such as catching and evolving Pokémon, using items like Dragon Scales or Sun Stones, and earning Candies through walks with their buddy. Each step rewards useful items, Stardust, XP, and encounters with research-themed Pokémon, making it a rewarding event for trainers who enjoy evolution-based challenges.

The following research steps – found on the ‘Special’ screen – has no end date, provided you have logged in and begun the quest during the event:

Step 1 of 3

Catch 15 Pokémon (10 Poké Balls)
Use 10 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
Make 10 Great Throws (7 Pinap Berries)

Rewards: 1,500 XP, Eevee encounter

Step 2 of 3

Evolve 3 Pokémon (50 Eevee Candy)
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon (15 Poké Balls)
Catch 25 Pokémon (Shelmet Encounter)

Rewards: 2,000 XP, Karrablast encounter

Step 3 of 3

Make 3 Excellent Throws (5,000 Stardust)
Earn 5 Candies walking with your Buddy (10 Razz Berries)
Evolve 10 Pokémon (Inkay Encounter)

Rewards: 2,500 XP, Lapras wearing a Blanche-themed accessory Encounter

Thanks to Amiibofan101 on the Silph Road subreddit for filling in the gaps for this and the Special Research quest steps.

Pokémon Go A Mystic Hero Field Research and rewards

A Mystic Hero Field Research in Pokémon Go offers trainers a mix of tasks themed around Blanche, focusing on catching and evolving Pokémon that highlight research and analysis skills. Completing these tasks grants various rewards such as Stardust, evolutionary items, and encounters with specific Pokémon related to the Mystic theme. Each challenge ties into Blanche’s scientific approach, encouraging players to complete steps carefully to earn all available research bonuses.

Catch 3 Pokémon (Upgrade, King’s Rock or Sun Stone)
Catch 5 Pokémon (Sinnoh Stone or Unova Stone)
Evolve a Pokémon (300 Stardust)
Evolve 3 Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
Evolve 5 Pokémon (2,500 Stardust)

Thanks to the Silph Road research tasks list for the above.

Pokémon Go A Mystic Hero event bonuses

The A Mystic Hero event offers double Stardust from catching Pokémon and defeating Raid Bosses, along with increased chances for XL Candy drops from five-star raids. Players gain bonus Premier Balls from raid victories and quicker friendships through gifts. Field Research tasks during the event yield higher encounter rates for shiny Pokémon, while spinning Gym Photo Discs provides extra Poké Balls and Berries. These boosts run through the event period, stacking with standard Timed Research rewards like encounters with Mewtwo and exclusive avatar items.

The following bonuses will be available April 13-17:

Double XP for evolving Pokémon
Two guaranteed XL Candy for evolving Pokémon
Lure Modules during the event lasting three hours

A Mystic Hero Special Research quest steps and rewards

Pokémon Go’s “A Mystic Hero” Special Research was a free, non-timed quest available during the 2023 Season of Rising Heroes event for players who claimed it before the event ended; it remains completable if started back then.

Quest Overview

Unlike the Timed Research, this Special Research has no deadline once initiated and focuses on Mystic-themed tasks with Pokémon encounters.

Step 1 of 4

Catch 15 Pokémon (10 Poké Balls)
Use 10 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
Make 10 Great Throws (7 Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 1,500 XP, Eevee encounter

Step 2 of 4

Evolve 5 Pokémon (50 Eevee Candy)
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon (15 Poké Balls)
Catch 25 Pokémon (Shelmet encounter)
Rewards: 2,000 XP, Karrablast encounter

Step 3 of 4

Make 3 Excellent Throws (5,000 Stardust)
Earn 5 Candies walking with your Buddy (10 Razz Berries)
Evolve 10 Pokémon (Inkay encounter)
Rewards: 2,500 XP, Lapras (Blanche accessory) encounter

Step 4 of 4

Claim Reward! (1 Sinnoh Stone)
Claim Reward! (1 Unova Stone)
Claim Reward! (15 Ultra Balls)
Rewards: 2,500 XP, Glacial Lure Module

How to complete A Mystic Hero Timed Research steps

“A Mystic Hero” Timed Research in Pokémon Go was a limited-time quest from the 2023 event, now expired and unavailable for new starts.

Step 1 Tips

Catch any 5 Pokémon in the wild or from gifts to fulfill the first task quickly-common spawns work fine. Transfer 3 low-IV or duplicate Pokémon from your storage to free space. Evolve any Pokémon with enough Candy, like low-level ones such as Weedle into Kakuna.

Step 2 Tips

Catch 10 more Pokémon, focusing on event boosts if active, or spin stops for gifts. Transfer 5 additional Pokémon, prioritizing extras. Evolve 3 Pokémon-use Pinap Berries on catches beforehand to build Candy faster, targeting easy evos like Pidgey.

Step 3 Tips

This step requires evolving a total of 15 Pokémon across 5 sub-tasks (1+2+3+4+5); stock up on Candy by feeding Buddies or using Rare Candies from prior rewards. Target mass-evolvable species like Magikarp or Caterpie during high-spawn hours. Claim before the original deadline of April 17, 2023, 8 p.m. local time to get the Magnetic Lure.