Go Fest 2024 The Dawn of a New Discovery quest steps and rewards for catching Cosmog in Pokémon Go

The Dawn of a New Discovery is a Special Research quest available to all Pokémon Go players as part of Go Fest 2024: Global.

Released on Day Two of Go Fest 2024, this quest offers players the chance to catch a Cosmog. This is an excellent opportunity for players who don’t want to purchase a Go Fest 2024 ticket but still want to experience the new Fusion mechanic in Pokémon Go, as Cosmog can evolve into either Solgaleo or Lunala. Both of these Pokémon can be fused with Necrozma, allowing you to experiment with Fusion even if this is your first Cosmog.

Completing The Dawn of a New Discovery is worthwhile even for those who already own Solgaleo and Lunala. Since there is no limit on how many Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozmas you can possess, you can still transform it into a Fusion form if desired.

This quest also features a branching structure where players must select one of three Paths: Radar Tuning: Crabrawler, Ducklett, or Emolga. While your choice will only slightly affect the quest, it does provide a small bonus, making it essential to know the best choice for The Dawn of a New Discovery. Ticket holders for Go Fest 2024 must also complete this quest to unlock the subsequent quest, The Dust Settles.

Let’s take a look at all the quest steps and rewards in The Dawn of a New Discovery to help you catch that elusive Cosmog.

‘Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Quest Steps

This free Special Research quest was launched as part of Go Fest 2024: Global. Since it’s free, you don’t need to buy a ticket to complete it, and there is no deadline for completion, allowing you to finish it at your convenience.

If you’ve purchased a Go Fest 2024 ticket, it is highly recommended to complete The Dawn of a New Discovery as soon as possible to unlock the special research quest Go Fest 2024: The Dusk Settles focused on Fusion and exclusive to ticket holders. This is an excellent opportunity if you’re planning on using either Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma.

After completing the first step, players will need to choose one of the three Paths. Each Path affects one challenge and one reward, as well as the spawning priority of the Pokémon associated with that Path. Remember that you cannot change your Path once selected!

Here are the steps for the initial quest:

‘Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 1 of 3

• Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms – Reward: 20 Poké Balls
• Catch 10 Pokémon – Reward: 3 Nanab Berries
• Complete 2 Field Research tasks – Reward: 100 XP

Rewards: 100 Stardust, 3 Potions, and a Sun Crown Pikachu encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Crabrawler’ Quest Steps

For players who select the Crabrawler Path, here are the challenges and rewards for steps 2 and 3:

‘Radar Tuning: Crabrawler for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 2 of 3

• Catch 7 Crabrawler – Reward: Crabrawler encounter
• Power up Pokémon 8 times – Reward: 20 Poké Balls
• Evolve 9 Pokémon – Reward: 3 Pinap Berries

Rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, 1 Golden Razz Berry, and a Cosmog encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Crabrawler for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 3 of 3

• Explore 1km – Reward: 3 Revive
• Battle in a raid – Reward: 3 Super Potion
• Earn 2,000 XP – Reward: 3 Max Revive

Rewards: 10 Cosmog Candy, 5 Necrozma Stickers, and a Moon Crown Pikachu encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Ducklett’ Quest Steps

For players who choose the Ducklett Path, here are the challenges and rewards for steps 2 and 3:

‘Radar Tuning: Ducklett for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 2 of 3

• Catch 7 Ducklett – Reward: Ducklett encounter
• Power up Pokémon 8 times – Reward: 20 Poké Balls
• Evolve 9 Pokémon – Reward: 3 Pinap Berries

Rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, 1 Golden Razz Berry, and a Cosmog encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Ducklett for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 3 of 3

• Explore 1km – Reward: 3 Revive
• Battle in a raid – Reward: 3 Super Potion
• Earn 2,000 XP – Reward: 3 Max Revive

Rewards: 10 Cosmog Candy, 5 Necrozma Stickers, and a Moon Crown Pikachu encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Emolga’ Quest Steps

For players who select the Emolga Path, here are the challenges and rewards for steps 2 and 3:

‘Radar Tuning: Emolga for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 2 of 3

• Catch 7 Emolga – Reward: Emolga encounter
• Power up Pokémon 8 times – Reward: 20 Poké Balls
• Evolve 9 Pokémon – Reward: 3 Pinap Berries

Rewards: 1 Silver Pinap Berry, 1 Golden Razz Berry, and a Cosmog encounter.

‘Radar Tuning: Emolga for Go Fest 2024: The Dawn of a New Discovery’ Step 3 of 3

• Explore 1km – Reward: 3 Revive
• Battle in a raid – Reward: 3 Super Potion
• Earn 2,000 XP – Reward: 3 Max Revive

Rewards: 10 Cosmog Candy, 5 Necrozma Stickers, and a Moon Crown Pikachu encounter.

Best Path Choice for The Dawn of a New Discovery

Choosing your Path in The Dawn of a New Discovery largely depends on your preference for Crabrawler, Ducklett, or Emolga. Since the Path choice only slightly alters one challenge and one reward, focus instead on the spawning bonuses each Path provides.

Whichever Pokémon you select will appear more frequently in the wild, making it easier to find that Pokémon. For example, if you select Ducklett, it will show up more often on your Pokémon radar. This means you can choose based on which Pokémon you prefer, but there are two additional factors to consider.

Firstly, shiny forms for all three Pokémon are available. Selecting a Path that prioritizes your chosen Pokémon increases the chances of encountering its shiny form. However, this does not guarantee a shiny encounter. This is a great opportunity for shiny hunters to try and find a missing shiny Pokémon.

Secondly, if you are new to Pokémon Go or missed one of these Pokémon previously, now is an excellent time to fill in a missing Pokédex entry. If you’re a newcomer, consider choosing either Crabrawler or Ducklett, as both have evolutions. The increased spawns will help you gather the required candy for these evolutions and allow you to complete your Pokédex.

Ultimately, the choice is yours, but selecting Crabrawler can also provide progress toward your Fighting-type Catch Bonus medal.

How Does The Dawn of a New Discovery Work?

The Dawn of a New Discovery is a free Special Research quest available to all players during Go Fest 2024. To participate, you must play the game at least once between 10 AM and 6 PM (local time). If the quest does not unlock automatically, try closing and reopening Pokémon Go.

Once you unlock The Dawn of a New Discovery, you can complete it at your own pace. However, it’s advisable to finish it during Go Fest 2024, as the Cosmog it rewards can be evolved into either Solgaleo or Lunala. Ticket holders should prioritize completing this quest quickly to access Go Fest 2024: The Dusk Settles.

The quest’s branching structure means that you need to choose between three Paths after the initial steps. This choice will affect a single challenge and reward in the quest while also influencing the frequency of the chosen Pokémon’s appearance in the wild. Remember that this decision cannot be reversed, so it’s essential to choose wisely.

Good luck on your journey to catch Cosmog!