Pokémon Go September Field Research tasks and their rewards explained

Pokémon Go September Field Research introduces a fresh set of tasks and rewards for players to engage with throughout the month. These tasks not only enrich the gameplay experience but also offer exciting rewards, including various Pokémon encounters.

Completing seven Field Research tasks will lead to a Research Breakthrough, which can reward players with Pokémon such as Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Excadrill, Scraggy, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o. Additionally, players can look forward to numerous individual rewards from specific September Field Research tasks, including the reintroduction of Spinda Form 2.

Pokémon Go September Research tasks and rewards:

Field Research Tasks by Category

Catching Pokémon Related Tasks

• Catch 5 Pokémon rewards: Sentret, Hoothoot, or Taillow
• Catch 7 Pokémon rewards: Magikarp, Stufful, or Wimpod
• Catch 7 different species of Pokémon rewards: Wooper or Paldean Wooper
• Catch 15 different species of Pokémon rewards: Feebas
• Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost rewards: Vulpix, Poliwag, Wingull, Hippopotas, Snover, Roggenrola, or Vanillite
• Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon rewards: Dratini, Bagon, or Axew
• Catch 5 Grass or Poison-type Pokémon rewards: Paras, Roselia, or Bounsweet
• Catch 5 Water or Ground-type Pokémon rewards: Spheal, Golett, or Mareanie
• Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon rewards: 10 Venusaur or Sceptile Mega Energy
• Catch 10 Fire-type Pokémon rewards: 10 Charizard or Blaziken Mega Energy
• Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon rewards: 10 Pidgeot Mega Energy
• Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon rewards: 10 Blastoise or Swampert Mega Energy
• Use 5 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon rewards: Swablu or Wailmer

Buddy Related Tasks

• Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy rewards: Jigglypuff, Glameow, Buneary, Bunnelby, Litleo, or Dedenne
• Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy rewards: Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk

Poké Balls Throwing Related Tasks

• Make 5 Nice Throws rewards: Diglett, Alolan Diglett, or Sudowoodo
• Make 10 Nice Throws rewards: Gothita or Solosis
• Make 3 Great Throws rewards: Omanyte, Kabuto, Clamperl, Binacle, or Elgyem
• Make 5 Great Throws rewards: Numel or Carvanha
• Make 3 Great Throws in a row rewards: Lileep or Anorith
• Make 2 Excellent Throws rewards: Beldum
• Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row rewards: Larvitar, Beldum, or Gible
• Make 5 Great Curveball Throws rewards: Cranidos or Shieldon
• Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row rewards: Spinda (Form 2)

Egg Related Tasks

• Hatch an Egg rewards: Scyther, Sudowoodo, Nincada, Trubbish, or Alolan Meowth
• Hatch 2 Eggs rewards: Sneasel, Mawile, Feebas, or Galarian Meowth

Battle Related Tasks

• Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket Grunts rewards: Sneasel
• Win in the Go Battle League rewards: Gligar, Slakoth, or Grubbin

Raid Related Tasks

• Win a Raid rewards: Sneasel
• Win 2 Raids rewards: Hisuian Sneasel
• Win a Three-Star Raid or higher rewards: Archen or Tirtouga
• Win 5 Raids rewards: Alolan Marowak, Alolan Exeggutor, or Aerodactyl

Friend Related Tasks

• Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each rewards: Emolga or Dedenne
• Trade a Pokémon rewards: Machop or Timburr

Snapshot Field Related Tasks

• Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon rewards: Trapinch, Croagunk, or Cottonee
• Take snapshots of 3 different wild Fire-type Pokémon rewards: Growlithe or Litwick
• Take snapshots of 3 different wild Grass-type Pokémon rewards: Cherubi or Smoliv
• Take snapshots of 3 different wild Water-type Pokémon rewards: Horsea or Ducklett

Powering Up Pokémon Related Tasks

• Power up Pokémon 3 times rewards: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
• Power up Pokémon 5 times rewards: Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott encounters or 10 Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Aggron, Beedrill, or Manectric Mega Energy
• Power up Pokémon 7 times rewards: Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio
• Power up Pokémon 10 times rewards: 25 Pinsir, Manectric, or Gardevoir Mega Energy

Miscellaneous Field Research Tasks

• Evolve a Pokémon rewards: Eevee
• Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon rewards: Absol
• Explore 2km rewards: Slowpoke, Galarian Slowpoke
• Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms rewards: Doduo, Remoraid, Ralts, or Aron
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms rewards: Growlithe, Hisuian Growlithe, Slowpoke, or Galarian Slowpoke

Understanding Pokémon Go Field Research Quests

Field research tasks are missions that players can collect by spinning PokéStops. Each task typically requires players to catch specific Pokémon, engage in battles, or complete various activities. Every day, players can obtain a new quest, and each type of quest can yield a variety of rewards, from consumables to unique Pokémon encounters.

Examples of quest types include catching specific Pokémon, catching by type, battling in gyms and raids, and making specific types of throws. Completing certain quests can even grant players the opportunity to catch rare Pokémon, enhancing the overall experience.

It’s important to note that players can delete a quest and obtain a new one by spinning another PokéStop. As of June 2023, quests and rewards now rotate on a seasonal basis, changing with the seasons in both the game and real life. However, the Spinda field research task remains a consistent feature.

Research Breakthroughs Explained

Completing one Field Research task each day grants players a stamp. Accumulating seven stamps results in a Research Breakthrough, which offers even greater rewards, including encounters with rare or legendary Pokémon.

In addition to Pokémon encounters, players can receive items such as Rare Candy, Poké Balls, and Stardust. The unique aspect of these encounters is that the Pokémon cannot flee, ensuring players have the chance to catch them without the risk of them escaping.

The Research Breakthrough rewards rotate monthly, and players should be mindful of when they complete and claim their tasks to ensure they receive the latest rewards available.

Special Research Quests

Special Research quests consist of story-driven missions that feature unique objectives and rewards. Unlike Field Research tasks, these quests are fixed and available to all players at specific times. The first Special Research quest introduced was ‘A Mythical Discovery‘, allowing players to unlock the Mythical Pokémon Mew.

Since then, more special research quests have emerged, focusing on other Mythical Pokémon and various themes, including battling Team Go Rocket. Some quests can even be purchased from the in-game store, offering additional rewards.

Players are encouraged to regularly participate in Pokémon Go to keep track of available Special Research quests, as these do not have time limits and can be completed at their own pace.

Additional Insights on Research Quests

Here are some important tips to maximize your experience with Research quests:

• Only Field Research tasks contribute to the daily stamp for Research Breakthroughs.
• You can complete multiple Field Research tasks each day and collect new tasks automatically every day.
• Pokémon encounters from Research quests typically feature Pokémon at level 15, with high IVs similar to Raid encounters.
• Certain Special Research objectives will automatically complete once their requirements are met.
• It is possible to stack multiple quest types and work towards them simultaneously.
• Players can delay claiming rewards for both Field and Special Research, which can be advantageous for maximizing XP gain.

By understanding the intricacies of Field Research and utilizing these strategies, players can enhance their Pokémon Go experience and enjoy the various challenges and rewards available throughout September.