Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Catch Special Research – All Quest Steps & Rewards

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Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is giving players a new experience with its GO Fest Special Research. For this year's event, players are given the choice between three branching paths (Battle, Catch, or Explore) as well as three levels of difficulty (Relaxed, Standard, or Master) when starting their Special Research. Fans can find a full list of all quest steps and rewards for the Catch Special Research Branch below.

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All Catch Quests and Rewards

When choosing between the three difficulties, players should keep in mind the rewards for these quests. While there are three difficulties (Relaxed, Standard, and Master), players will receive the same rewards for the vast majority of the quests. The only notable difference in rewards is the Professor Willow Sticker that players will receive as a reward in the seventh quest, with players getting a sticker that corresponds to their quest difficulty. Choosing the higher difficulties is really for players who want to stick their noses in and work hard over the course of the two-day-long event.

Relaxed Difficulty

Quest 1/7

  • Send a Gift to a friend - Two Incense
  • Use one Incense - 22 Poké Balls
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries

Reward: Two Razz Berries, two Poffins, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 2/7

  • Spin five PokéStops or Gyms - 22 Poké Balls
  • Complete three Field Research Tasks - Two Razz Berries
  • Earn three Hearts with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Lucky Eggs

Reward: Land Forme Shaymin Avatar T-Shirt, 22 Poké Balls, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 3/7

  • Catch five different species of Pokémon - 2,022 Stardust
  • Catch three Pokémon with the help of Berries - 22 Poké Balls
  • Take a Snapshot with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Incense

Reward: Two Pinap Berries, 22 Great Balls, and an encounter with a Klink.

Quest 4/7

  • Catch two Pokémon using Pinap Berries - 2,022 XP
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries
  • Earn 1,000 Stardust - 22 Poké Balls

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 2,022 Stardust, and an encounter with a Tropius.

Quest 5/7

  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Two Max Potions
  • Make 10 Nice Throws - Two Star Pieces
  • Earn 2,000 XP - Two Lure Modules

Reward: Two Incense, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Torkoal.

Quest 6/7

  • Make five Great Throws - Two Silver Pinap Berries
  • Make three Curveball Throws - Encounter with a Galarian Mr. Mime
  • Catch 10 different Pokémon species - Two Golden Razz Berries

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Shaymin (Land Forme).

Quest 7/7

  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 Stardust
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP

Reward: 22 Shaymin Candy, Gracidea Bouquet Avatar Pose, and 22 Relaxed Willow Stickers.

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Standard Difficulty

Quest 1/7

  • Send a Gift to a friend - Two Incense
  • Use one Incense - 22 Poké Balls
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries

Reward: Two Razz Berries, two Poffins, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 2/7

  • Spin five PokéStops or Gyms - 22 Poké Balls
  • Complete three Field Research Tasks - Two Razz Berries
  • Earn three Hearts with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Lucky Eggs

Reward: Land Forme Shaymin Avatar T-Shirt, 22 Poké Balls, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 3/7

  • Catch 10 different Pokémon species - 2,022 Stardust
  • Catch five Pokémon with the help of Berries - 22 Poké Balls
  • Take a Snapshot with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Incense

Reward: Two Pinap Berries, 22 Great Balls, and an encounter with a Klink.

Quest 4/7

  • Catch three Pokémon with the help of Pinap Berries - 2,022 XP
  • Catch 20 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries
  • Earn 3,000 Stardust - 22 Poké Balls

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 2,022 Stardust, and an encounter with a Tropius.

Quest 5/7

  • Make 10 successful Curveball Throws - Two Max Potions
  • Make 15 successful Great Throws - Two Star Pieces
  • Earn 3,000 Stardust - Two Lure Modules

Reward: Two Incense, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Torkoal.

Quest 6/7

  • Make five successful Excellent Throws - Two Silver Pinap Berries
  • Make three successful Curveball Throws in a row - An encounter with a Galarian Mr. Mime
  • Catch 12 different types of Pokémon - Two Golden Razz Berries

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Shaymin (Land Forme).

Quest 7/7

  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 Stardust
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP

Reward: 22 Shaymin Candy, Gracidea Bouquet Avatar Pose, and 22 Standard Willow Stickers.

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Master Difficulty

Quest 1/7

  • Send a Gift to a friend - Two Incense
  • Use one Incense - 22 Poké Balls
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries

Reward: Two Razz Berries, two Poffins, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 2/7

  • Spin five PokéStops or Gyms - 22 Poké Balls
  • Complete three Field Research Tasks - Two Razz Berries
  • Earn three Hearts with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Lucky Eggs

Reward: Land Forme Shaymin Avatar T-Shirt, 22 Poké Balls, and 2,022 XP.

Quest 3/7

  • Catch 15 different types of Pokémon - 2,022 Stardust
  • Earn 5,000 Stardust - 22 Poké Balls
  • Take a Snapshot with your Buddy Pokémon - Two Incense

Reward: Two Pinap Berries, 22 Great Balls, and an encounter with a Klink.

Quest 4/7

  • Make five successful Great Throws in a row - 2,022 XP
  • Catch 30 Pokémon - Two Pinap Berries
  • Catch 10 Pokémon with the help of Pinap Berries - 22 Poké Balls

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 2,022 Stardust, and an encounter with a Tropius.

Quest 5/7

  • Make 20 successful Curveball Throws - Two Max Potions
  • Make 20 successful Great Throws - Two Star Pieces
  • Make 20 successful Curved Great Ball Throws - Two Lure Modules

Reward: Two Incense, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Torkoal.

Quest 6/7

  • Make 20 successful Excellent Throws - Two Silver Pinap Berries
  • Make two Excellent Curveball Throws in a row - An encounter with a Galarian Mr. Mime
  • Catch 30 different types of Pokémon - Two Golden Razz Berries

Reward: Two Rare Candy, 22 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with a Shaymin (Land Forme).

Quest 7/7

  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 Stardust
  • Claim Reward - 2,022 XP

Reward: 22 Shaymin Candy, Gracidea Bouquet Avatar Pose, and 22 Master Willow Stickers.

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