Pokémon Go Fest 2023 Global Event Special Research Tasks and Rewards

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Get ready, Trainers! Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is back with an electrifying Global Special Research event that promises exclusive tasks, rare rewards, and the chance to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Diancie and Mega Rayquaza. Whether you’re a ticket holder diving into the full multi-stage quests or a free-to-play adventurer exploring the Sky High challenges, this guide will help you navigate every step of the thrilling research tasks across both days of the festival.

On Saturday, players were able to claim Diancie Special Research and on Sunday they were able to start Mega Rayquaza Special Research. Players who did not buy the Go Fest ticket do get access to a shorter Special Research set that rewards a Meteorite, but does not give as many rewards as the paid research. You must complete the regular “Sky High” research in order to unlock the paid version. Since these are Special Research Tasks and not Timed Research, they are available permanently once you unlock them, so you can take your time completing them.

In order to do the research below, you have to buy a Pokémon Go Fest 2023 pass for $14.99. If you did not buy it, Diancie will be available to you at a later date, but you’ll have to wait.

You can see all the Special Research steps and rewards below, with help from Serebii.net.

’Go Fest: 2023 Fascinating Facets’ Special Research (Diancie)

The “Go Fest: 2023 Fascinating Facets” Special Research is an exclusive quest available only to ticket holders of Pokémon Go Fest Global 2023. This special research offers players the opportunity to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Diancie by completing a series of six stages filled with various tasks such as spinning PokéStops, catching Pokémon, and completing field research. The quest is accessible during the event hours on August 26 and 27, 2023, but can be completed at any pace even after the event ends. Players who attended in-person Go Fest events in London, Osaka, or New York receive Diancie Candy instead of an additional encounter. Completing this research also allows players to collect Mega Energy to unlock Mega Diancie, enhancing their gameplay experience.

Step 1 of 6

  • Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (2 Incense)
  • Use an Incense (23 Poké Balls)
  • Catch 10 Poké Balls (3 Nanab Berries)

Rewards: 3 Razz Berries, 2 Lure Modules, 3 Pinap Berries

Step 2 of 6

  • Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Joltik encounter)
  • Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (2 Incubators)
  • Catch 10 different species of Pokémon (Oranguru encounter)

Rewards: 2,023 XP, 2 Poffins, 2,023 Stardust

Step 3 of 6

  • Hatch 2 eggs (2 Lucky Eggs)
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Shellos [West Sea] encounter)
  • Earn a candy walking with your buddy (Shellos [East Sea] encounter)

Rewards: 2,023 XP, Carbink encounter, 2,023 Stardust

Step 4 of 6

  • Catch 10 Pokémon (2 Star Pieces)
  • Earn 7,190 Stardust
  • Evolve 3 Pokémon (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)

Rewards: 2,023 XP, Diancie encounter, 2,023 Stardust

If you already have Diancie from attending an in-person Go Fest event, you’ll get 25 Diancie Candy instead.

Step 5 of 6

  • Earn 7,190 XP (3 Rare Candy)
  • Power up 10 fairy-type Pokémon (3 Rare Candy)
  • Power up 10 rock-type Pokémon (3 Rare Candy)

Rewards: 2,023 XP, 300 Diancie Mega Energy, 25 Diancie Candy

Step 6 of 6

  • Claim reward (2,023 XP)
  • Claim reward (2,023 Stardust)
  • Claim reward (2,023 XP)

Rewards: Diancie T-Shirt, 25 Diancie stickers, Treasure Hunt Pose

If you already have the t-shirt and pose from an in-person Go Fest event, you’ll get 25 Diancie Candy and 100 Diancie Mega Energy instead.

’Go Fest: 2023 Super Sky High’ Special Research (Rayquaza)

The “Go Fest: 2023 Super Sky High” Special Research in Pokémon Go Fest 2023 is an extended, ticket-holder-exclusive version of the Sky High quest released on August 27, 2023. This special research offers five detailed steps with tasks such as exploring, completing field research, spinning PokéStops, powering up Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon, and participating in raids. Completing these tasks rewards players with valuable items including Meteorites, Rayquaza Mega Energy, Elite TMs, and Rayquaza Candy, which are essential for Mega Evolving Rayquaza. Unlike the free version, Super Sky High allows ticket holders to collect more Meteorites, enhancing their ability to Mega Evolve multiple Rayquaza during the event. The quest has no deadline, so players can complete it at their own pace.

Step 1 of 5

  • Explore 1 km (3 Super Potions)
  • Complete 2 Field Research Tasks (23 Poké Balls)
  • Visit 10 PokéStops or gyms (2 Lucky Eggs)

Rewards: 2 Fast TMs, 1 Meteorite, 2 Charged TMs

Step 2 of 5

  • Earn 3,840 Stardust (20 Rayquaza Candy)
  • Power up 10 dragon-type Pokémon (Goomy encounter)
  • Power up 10 flying-type Pokémon (384 Stardust)

Rewards: 3 Hyper Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Revives

Step 3 of 5

  • Use 3 supereffective charged attacks (3 Max Revives)
  • Battle in 5 raids (3 Max Potions)
  • Win a Mega Raid (100 Rayquaza Mega Energy)

Rewards: 1 Golden Razz Berry, 100 Rayquaza Mega Energy, 1 Silver Pinap Berry

Step 4 of 5

  • Catch 10 water-, electric-, or bug-type Pokémon (10 Kyogre Candy)
  • Catch 10 fire-, grass-, or ground-type Pokémon (10 Groudon Candy)
  • Catch 10 flying-, psychic-, or dragon-type Pokémon (10 Rayquaza Candy)

Rewards: 100 Kyogre Primal Energy, 100 Groudon Primal Energy, 200 Rayquaza Mega Energy

Step 5 of 5

  • Power up Pokémon 20 times (10 Rayquaza Candy)
  • Use 10 supereffective charged attacks (10 Rayquaza Candy XL)
  • Win 5 raids (3 Rare Candy)

How can I maximize my rewards in the Pokémon Go Fest 2023 Global Special Research

To maximize your rewards in the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Global Special Research, follow these key strategies:

  • Complete all stages of the “Fascinating Facets” Special Research on Day 1, which involves spinning PokéStops, using Incense, catching Pokémon, completing Field Research, hatching eggs, evolving Pokémon, and powering up Fairy and Rock-type Pokémon. Each stage offers valuable rewards like Incense, Lucky Eggs, Rare Candies, Stardust, XP, and encounters with rare Pokémon like Diancie and Carbink.

  • On Day 2, engage in the “Sky High” and, if you have a ticket, the “Super Sky High” Special Research tasks. These include spinning PokéStops, catching Pokémon, powering up Dragon, Flying, and other types, using supereffective Charged Attacks, and winning raids. Completing these tasks rewards you with items such as Revives, Potions, Rare Candies, Mega Energy for Rayquaza, and a special Meteorite item that enables Rayquaza to learn Dragon Ascent and Mega Evolve.

  • Use power-ups efficiently by powering up Pokémon with the lowest power-up cost bars first to maximize the number of power-ups per Stardust spent, as this is required for several tasks.

  • Make sure to log in during event hours to unlock the Special Research and complete tasks at your own pace since these are not timed, allowing you to plan your gameplay for maximum efficiency.

  • If you have a ticket, take advantage of bonuses such as increased shiny rates, additional raid passes, special 7 km eggs, and more frequent special trades to enhance your overall rewards.

By systematically completing all research tasks, focusing on power-ups wisely, and leveraging ticket-holder bonuses, you can maximize your rewards including rare Pokémon encounters, valuable items, Mega Energy, and large amounts of Stardust and XP throughout Pokémon GO Fest 2023.

Which tasks give the best value for rewards during Fascinating Facets

During the “Fascinating Facets” Special Research in Pokémon GO Fest 2023, the tasks that offer the best value for rewards are:

  • Stage 5 tasks: Earning 7,190 XP, powering up 10 Fairy-type Pokémon, and powering up 10 Rock-type Pokémon each reward 3 Rare Candies, totaling 9 Rare Candies for the stage, plus 2023 XP and 300 Diancie Mega Energy. Rare Candies and Mega Energy are highly valuable resources for powering up and Mega Evolving Pokémon.

  • Stage 4 tasks: Catching 10 Pokémon, earning 7,190 Stardust, and evolving 3 Pokémon reward 2 Star Pieces, a Silver Pinap Berry, 2023 XP, 2023 Stardust, and a Hisuian Growlithe encounter or Diancie encounter (or 25 Diancie Candy if already caught). Star Pieces boost Stardust gain, which is crucial for powering up Pokémon, making this stage rewarding.

  • Stage 3 tasks: Hatching 2 Eggs grants 2 Lucky Eggs, which double XP gain temporarily, and spinning PokéStops and earning buddy candy reward encounters with Shellos variants. Lucky Eggs are valuable for leveling up faster.

  • Stage 2 tasks: Completing 3 Field Research tasks, using 5 berries to catch Pokémon, and catching 10 different species reward an Oranguru encounter, 2023 XP, 2023 Stardust, and 2 Egg Incubators, which help hatch eggs faster, a useful resource.

Overall, Stage 5 provides the best direct item value (Rare Candies and Mega Energy), while Stages 3 and 4 offer important XP and Stardust boosts. Prioritizing these tasks can maximize your resource gains during the Fascinating Facets research.

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