Journey through time and legend with Pokémon Go’s “Timeless Travels” Special Research-a season-long quest packed with 14 stages, daily challenges, and exclusive Hisui-themed rewards. As Professor Willow leads trainers on an expedition into the mysteries of the past, each step unlocks rare encounters, valuable items, and evolving surprises that will keep even veteran players guessing until the very end.
The research is meant to be completed over the span of the season, so you don’t need to rush. (You won’t need to rush in general, since it’ll be permanently available after unlocking.) That being said, there’s some pretty good rewards in here and the tasks just involve you pretty much playing the game as you would normally anyway.
You can check out the list of steps and rewards for the “Timeless Travels” Special Research below.
’Timeless Travels’ step 1 of 14
The first step of the Pokémon Go ‘Timeless Travels’ Special Research sets the stage for a season-long adventure by encouraging players to engage with core gameplay activities. In Step 1, trainers are tasked with catching 25 Pokémon, making 15 curveball throws, and catching 15 different species of Pokémon. Completing these tasks rewards players with 3 Charged TMs, 15 Poké Balls, and 3 Fast TMs. Upon finishing all three objectives, players also receive a bonus of 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and an encounter with Pikachu, making this an accessible and rewarding introduction to the Special Research questline.
- Catch 25 Pokémon (3 Charged TMs)
- Make 15 curveball throws (15 Poké Balls)
- Catch 15 different species of Pokémon (3 Fast TMs)
Rewards: 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, Pikachu encounter
’Timeless Travels’ step 2 of 14
Step 2 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go is designed to encourage consistent daily play. To complete this step, trainers must catch a Pokémon, earn a heart with their buddy, and visit PokéStops on seven different days. Each of these tasks must be done on separate days, making this step time-gated and requiring at least a week to finish. Upon completion, players are rewarded with 2,500 XP for catching Pokémon, 2,500 Stardust for earning buddy hearts, and another 2,500 XP for visiting PokéStops. Finishing all three tasks grants additional rewards: 500 Stardust, a Poffin, and 2,000 XP, giving trainers a strong incentive to stay active throughout the week.
- Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days (2,500 XP)
- Earn a heart with your buddy on 7 different days (2,500 Stardust)
- Visit PokéStops on 7 different days (2,500 XP)
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 500 Stardust, 1 Poffin
’Timeless Travels’ step 3 of 14
Step 3 of the ‘Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go focuses on social and collection-based gameplay. For this stage, trainers are tasked with opening 10 Gifts, sending 10 Gifts to friends, and catching 20 different species of Pokémon. Completing these objectives rewards players with 5 Razz Berries, 5 Pinap Berries, and 25 Great Balls. After finishing all three tasks, trainers receive a Pokémon encounter, 1,000 Stardust, and 3,000 XP, making this step a rewarding mix of community engagement and catching variety.
- Open 10 gifts (5 Razz Berries)
- Send 10 gifts to friends (5 Pinap Berries)
- Catch 20 different species of Pokémon (25 Great Balls)
Rewards: 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Eevee encounter
’Timeless Travels’ step 4 of 14
Step 4 of the “Timeless Travels” Special Research in Pokémon Go is a brief and straightforward task. For this step, all you need to do is catch 3 Pokémon. Completing this simple objective will reward you with 1,000 XP, making it one of the quickest steps in the entire 14-part questline. This step serves as a short break between more demanding tasks, allowing trainers to progress smoothly before moving on to the next set of challenges.
- Catch 3 Pokémon (1,000 XP)
Rewards: 1,000 XP
’Timeless Travels’ step 5 of 14
Step 5 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go focuses on encouraging exploration and basic gameplay activities. To complete this step, trainers must hatch 3 eggs, power up Pokémon 10 times, and explore a total of 10 kilometers. The rewards for finishing these tasks include 5 Razz Berries, 15 Poké Balls, and 5 Pinap Berries. Upon completing all three objectives, players also receive a bonus of 1,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and an Incubator, making this step a valuable boost for both new and experienced trainers as they progress through the season-long quest.
- Hatch 3 eggs (5 Razz Berries)
- Power up Pokémon 10 times (15 Poké Balls)
- Explore 10 km (5 Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 1,000 XP, 750 Stardust, 1 Egg Incubator
’Timeless Travels’ step 6 of 14
Step 6 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go challenges trainers to complete a set of tasks focused on field research, powering up Pokémon, and bonding with their buddy. Specifically, players must complete 10 Field Research tasks, power up Pokémon 10 times, and earn 15 hearts with their buddy. Upon finishing these objectives, trainers are rewarded with 2,500 XP, 10 Revives, and 2,500 Stardust. Completing all three tasks grants an additional 2,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and a Rockruff encounter-a notable reward, as this Rockruff can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc, making this step particularly appealing for collectors and battlers alike.
- Complete 10 Field Research Tasks (2,500 XP)
- Power up Pokémon 10 times (10 revives)
- Earn 15 hearts with your buddy (2,500 Stardust)
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 750 Stardust, Rockruff encounter
’Timeless Travels’ step 7 of 14
Step 7 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go challenges trainers to catch 25 Pokémon, use 25 Berries to help catch Pokémon, and catch 20 different species. Completing these tasks rewards players with 15 Ultra Balls, 3 Fast TMs, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries. Upon finishing all three objectives, trainers also receive 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and a Premium Raid Pass, making this step a valuable opportunity to stock up on useful items and progress further in the season-long quest.
- Catch 25 Pokémon (15 Ultra Balls)
- Use 25 berries to help catch Pokémon (3 Fast TMs)
- Catch 20 different species of Pokémon (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and 1 Premium Raid Pass
’Timeless Travels’ step 8 of 14
Step 8 of the “Timeless Travels” Special Research in Pokémon Go is a straightforward task where players need to catch 3 Pokémon, rewarding them with 1,000 XP upon completion. This step is part of the 14-step season-long quest that ties into the Season of Timeless Travels, designed to be completed at the player’s own pace before the season ends in March 2024.
- Catch 3 Pokémon (1,000 XP)
Rewards: 1,000 XP
’Timeless Travels’ step 9 of 14
Step 9 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go tasks players with catching 15 Pokémon, spinning 5 PokéStops or Gyms, and defeating 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts. Completing these objectives rewards trainers with 5 Pinap Berries, 10 Poké Balls, and 2 Charged TMs for the individual tasks. After finishing all three, players receive 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Scraggy, making this step a balanced mix of catching, exploration, and battling challenges.
- Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (10 Poké Balls)
- Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket grunts (2 Charged TMs)
Rewards: 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Scraggy encounter
’Timeless Travels’ step 10 of 14
Step 10 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go focuses on classic gameplay activities and Team GO Rocket encounters. Trainers are tasked with catching 15 Pokémon, transferring 10 Pokémon, and defeating 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts. Completing these objectives rewards players with 15 Pinap Berries, 10 Great Balls, and 3 Mysterious Components. Upon finishing all tasks in this step, you’ll also receive 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and a Rocket Radar, setting you up for the Rocket Leader challenges that follow.
- Catch 15 Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
- Transfer 10 Pokémon (10 Great Balls)
- Defeat 6 Team Go Rocket grunts (3 Mysterious Components)
Rewards: 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, 1 Rocket Radar
’Timeless Travels’ step 11 of 14
Step 11 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go challenges trainers to take on all three Team GO Rocket Leaders: Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra. Defeating each leader rewards you with 2,500 XP, and upon completing all three battles, you’ll earn an additional 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and a Super Rocket Radar. This step marks a pivotal moment in the quest, as the Super Rocket Radar is essential for tracking down Giovanni in the subsequent stage, bringing you closer to completing the season-long research storyline.
- Defeat Team Go Rocket Arlo (2,500 XP)
- Defeat Team Go Rocket Cliff (2,500 XP)
- Defeat Team Go Rocket Sierra (2,500 XP)
Rewards: 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 1 Super Rocket Radar
’Timeless Travels’ step 12 of 14
Step 12 of the ’Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go ramps up the challenge by focusing on Team GO Rocket. Trainers are tasked with locating the Team GO Rocket boss, battling them, and ultimately securing a victory. Completing these objectives will earn you 10 Hyper Potions for finding the boss, 10 Ultra Balls for battling, and 6 Max Revives for defeating them. As a bonus for clearing all three tasks, you’ll receive 3,500 XP and 3,000 Stardust, helping to prepare you for the final stages of this season-long quest.
- Find the Team Go Rocket boss (10 Hyper Potions)
- Battle the Team Go Rocket boss (10 Ultra Balls)
- Defeat the Team Go Rocket boss (6 Max Revives)
Rewards: 3,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust
’Timeless Travels’ step 13 of 14
Step 13 of the “Timeless Travels” Special Research in Pokémon Go tasks players with a mix of classic and Team GO Rocket-related objectives. For this step, you need to catch 10 Pokémon, spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms, and defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts. Completing these tasks will reward you with 10 Max Potions, a Sinnoh Stone, and 3 Charge TMs, helping you prepare for the final challenges of the research. This penultimate step continues the Rocket storyline and provides valuable items for both battling and evolving certain Pokémon.
- Catch 10 Pokémon (10 Max Potions)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (1 Sinnoh Stone)
- Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket grunts (3 Charged TMs)
What secrets does the ‘Timeless Travels’ research reveal about rare Pokémon
The ‘Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go uncovers secrets tied to rare Pokémon from the ancient Hisui region. As players progress through its 14 stages, they encounter tasks and rewards that spotlight Hisuian Pokémon-species originally native to Sinnoh’s ancestral past-making them available to catch for the first time or in new ways. The research also introduces legendary artifacts like the “Adamant Crystal” and “Lustrous Globe,” hinting at connections to powerful, rare Pokémon such as Dialga and Palkia from Sinnoh lore. By completing the research, trainers not only unlock encounters with these elusive Pokémon but also gain access to rare items (like Sinnoh Stones) and exclusive evolution opportunities, deepening the mystery and appeal of the Hisui region’s legendary creatures.
What rare Pokémon from Hisui might I encounter through this research
Through the ‘Timeless Travels’ Special Research in Pokémon Go, you are likely to encounter several rare Pokémon originally from the Hisui region. These include:
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Hisuian forms of familiar Pokémon, such as Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Voltorb, and Hisuian Sneasel, which are unique to the ancient Sinnoh region known as Hisui.
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Legendary Pokémon from the Incarnate Forces of Hisui: Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, and Enamorus, which are central to Hisui’s mythology and are considered some of the hardest to catch.
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Other rare species that are difficult to find in the wild, such as Spiritomb, Munchlax, and baby Pokémon like Pichu, Cleffa, and Happiny, all of which have notably low spawn rates in the Hisui region.
Completing this research offers unique opportunities to catch these elusive Pokémon, many of which are not commonly available outside of special events or research tasks in Pokémon Go.
