Pokemon Go Timeless Travels Special Research tasks & rewards

Chris Studley
A Pokemon Trainer uses their phone to snap several Pokemon, including Hisuian Samurott, Hisuian Typhlosion, and Hisuian Decidueye.

Here’s a look at the new Pokemon Go Timeless Travels Special Research, including all the tasks and rewards involved in this challenge.

The Pokemon Go Timeless Travels season is here, which means a chance to find new Pokemon and celebrate the Hisui region.

With the Timeless Travels season came a new Special Research challenge that went live on December 11. But what exactly is involved?

Here’s a look at the challenges ahead for Pokemon Go trainers.

Pokemon Go Timeless Travels Special Research tasks & rewards

Thanks to Serebii and Leek Duck, here are the tasks & rewards for the Pokemon Go Timeless Travels Special Research quest:

Step 1 of 14

  • Catch 25 Pokemon – Charged TM x3
  • Catch 15 different species – Fast TM x3
  • Make 15 Curveball throws – Poke Ball x15

Rewards: Pikachu encounter, 500 Stardust, 1,000 XP

Step 2 of 14

  • Catch a Pokemon on seven different days – 2500 XP
  • Earn a heart with your buddy on seven different days – 2500 Stardust
  • Visit Pokestops on seven different days – 2500 XP

Rewards: 500 Stardust, Poffin x1, 2,000 XP

Step 3 of 14

  • Open 10 Gifts – Razz Berry x5
  • Send 10 Gifts to friends – Pinap Berry x5
  • Catch 20 different species of Pokemon – Great Ball x25

Rewards: Pokemon Encounter, 1,000 Stardust, 3,000 XP

Step 4 of 14

  • Catch three Pokemon – 1,000 XP

Rewards: 1,000 XP

Step 5 of 14

  • Hatch three Eggs – Razz Berry x5
  • Power up Pokemon 10 times – Poke Ball x15
  • Explore 10km – Pinap Berry x5

Rewards: Egg Incubator x1

Step 6 of 14

  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks – 2,500 XP
  • Power up Pokemon 10 times – Revives x10
  • Explore 15 hearts with your buddy – 2,500 Stardust

Rewards: 2,000 XP, 750 Stardust, Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc

Step 7 of 14

  • Catch 25 Pokemon – Ultra Balls x15
  • Power up Pokemon 10 times – Fast TMs x3
  • Explore 10km – Silver Pinap Berries x3

Rewards: 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Premium Raid Pass x1

Step 8 of 14

  • Catch three Pokemon – 1,000 XP

Rewards: 1,000 XP

Step 9 of 14

  • Catch 15 Pokemon – Pinap Berries x5
  • Spin five PokeStops or Gyms – Poke Balls x10
  • Defeat three Team GO Rocket Grunts – Charged TM x2

Rewards: 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, Scraggy encounter

Step 10 of 14

  • Catch 15 Pokemon – Pinap Berries x5
  • Transfer 10 Pokemon – Great Balls x10
  • Defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts – Mysterious Component x3

Rewards: 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Rocket Radar x1

Step 11 of 14

  • Defeat Team GO Rocket Boss Arlo – 2,500 XP
  • Defeat Team GO Rocket Boss Cliff – 2,500 XP
  • Defeat Team GO Rocket Boss Sierra – 2,500 XP

Rewards: 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, Super Rocket Radar x1

Step 12 of 14

  • Find the Team GO Rocket Boss – Hyper Potion x10
  • Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss – Ultra Balls x10
  • Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss – Max Revive x6

Rewards: 3,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust

Step 13 of 14

  • Catch 10 Pokemon – Max Potion x10
  • Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms – Sinnoh Stone x1
  • Defeat three Team GO Rocket Grunts – Charged TM x3

Rewards: 4,000 XP, 4,000 Stardust

Step 14 of 14

  • Claim Reward – Golden Razz Berries x5
  • Claim Reward – 5,000 XP
  • Claim Reward – Lucky Egg x1

Rewards: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, Gible encounter

This Pokemon Go Special Research will be available to trainers up until March 1, 2024. Make sure to log in to Pokemon Go to start the Special Research event. And for those who need help with defeating Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, make sure to check out our previous coverage.

That’s all you need to know about how to complete the Timeless Travels Special Research quest in Pokemon Go. Check out more of our helpful Pokemon Go guides below:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | All upcoming Spotlight Hours | Current Raid bosses | Arlo counters guide | Cliff counters guide | Giovanni counters guide | Sierra counters guide | Grunt counters guide | How to catch a Ditto | What are Strange Eggs? | How to get Remote Raid Passes | Fastest way to get Best Buddy status | Pokemon Go catching tips

About The Author

Chris is a gaming writer for Dexerto who has covered the sports and gaming scenes for over five years. This has led him to become an expert on many sports games, inclduing Madden, NBA 2K, EA Sports FC and more. You can contact Chris at chris.studley@dexerto.com.