Pokémon Go Better Together quest steps, rewards and research tasks

Better Together is the inaugural Ultra Unlock event in Pokémon Go, celebrated during this year’s Go Fest. This event introduces players to the adorable Tandemaus and Maushold, new additions from Gen 9. Players can look forward to completing the Better Together Timed Research quest and engaging in event-exclusive research tasks. An enticing x4 catch XP bonus is also available throughout the event!

Here’s a detailed look at the Better Together Timed Research quest steps and rewards in Pokémon Go.

‘Better Together Timed Research’ Quest Steps

The Better Together Timed Research is a limited-time quest available in Pokémon Go. It is crucial to finish it before the deadline as failing to do so will result in losing out on its rewards, which include encounters with the newly released Tandemaus.

Below are the steps and rewards for the Better Together Timed Research:

Step 1 of 2

• Catch 30 Pokémon – Reward: Sneasel encounter
• Complete 5 Field Research tasks – Reward: Marowak encounter
• Explore 3km – Reward: Raichu encounter
• Earn 20,000 XP – Reward: Yamask encounter

Rewards: 5000 XP, 2500 Stardust, and a Tandemaus encounter.

Step 2 of 2

• Catch 30 Pokémon – Reward: Hisuian Sneasel encounter
• Complete 5 Field Research tasks – Reward: Alolan Marowak encounter
• Explore 3km – Reward: Alolan Raichu encounter
• Earn 20,000 XP – Reward: Galarian Yamask encounter

Rewards: 10,000 XP, 5000 Stardust, and another Tandemaus encounter.

Better Together Field Research Tasks

During the Better Together event, players spinning PokéStops may receive event-exclusive research tasks. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed after the event concludes.

Here are the Better Together field research tasks:

• Catch 10 Pokémon – Reward: Koffing, Combee, or Tandemaus encounter
• Evolve a Pokémon – Reward: Slowpoke, Galarian Slowpoke, or Tandemaus encounter
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms – Reward: Tandemaus encounter, 500 Stardust, 5 Poké Balls, or 2 Potions
• Power up Pokémon 5 times – Reward: Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, or Tandemaus encounter
• Power up Pokémon 10 times – Reward: Vanillite, Deino, or Tandemaus encounter
• Send 2 Gifts to friends – Reward: Darumaka, Galarian Darumaka, or Tandemaus encounter
• Trade a Pokémon – Reward: Tandemaus encounter

Everything We Know About Better Together

The Better Together event runs until the specified time, offering players a chance to take advantage of several bonuses. The most significant bonus is the x4 Catch XP, making it an ideal time to accumulate experience points, especially when paired with a Lucky Egg for enhanced XP gains.

In addition to the XP boost, participants will earn double Catch Candy and experience faster friendship level increases when exchanging gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together.

During this event, players can catch the new Pokémon Tandemaus and its evolution, Maushold. These Normal-type Pokémon embody the event’s theme, as Tandemaus represents a pair of mice that evolve into a family unit.

Throughout the Better Together event, a variety of Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, including:

• Vulpix
• Alolan Vulpix
• Diglett
• Alolan Diglett
• Meowth
• Alolan Meowth
• Galarian Meowth
• Magneton
• Exeggcute
• Alolan Exeggutor
• Wooper
• Paldean Wooper
• Zigzagoon
• Galarian Zigzagoon
• Combee
• Klink
• Binacle

Players will also have the opportunity to battle various Pokémon in raids, including the rare Unown B and T, which are not frequently encountered in the game.

Additionally, a Tandemaus-themed Hoodie and Slippers are available in the in-game store for players looking to showcase their event spirit.

Finally, the event also features a purchasable Grow Together ticket, which provides additional XP from spinning your first PokéStop each day and access to a timed research quest, ensuring players have even more incentives to participate in this exciting event.

Enjoy your time during the Better Together event!