Pokemon Go: All Detective Pikachu Returns Event Timed Research Tasks & Rewards -

How to Complete Detective Pikachu Returns Timed Research in Pokemon Go

There are two sets of tasks for you to complete for Pokemon Go’s Detective Pikachu Returns Timed Research. The first series of tasks focus on small activities you can work on while you play Pokemon Go, but it’s important to heed the Professor’s dialogue throughout this activity. He mentions that he’s added a mystery for this Timed Research in Celebration of Detective Pikachu, and before you work on he second task, there’s a puzzle you need to solve. You have to select what Pokemon the Professor is Describing, and if you don’t get it correct, you won’t receive all the rewards.

Here’s what you need to know about all tasks and rewards for completing Pokemon Go’s Detective Pikachu Returns Timed Research.

Task 1

Spin Five PokeStops or Gums – Detective Pikachu Encounter
Complete Three Field Research Tasks – Detective Pikachu Encounter
Complete Six Field Research Tasks – Detective Pikachu Encounter
Explore 1 km – Detective Pikachu Encounter
Earn a Candy Walking With Your Buddy – Detective Pikachu Encounter

All Rewards: 1,500 XP and 1,500 Stardust

Picking Snivy, Rowlet, or Sudowoodo in Detective Pikachu Returns Timed Research

Now, after you finish the first task for Pokemon Go’s Detective Pikachu Returns Timed Research, the professor will describe a Pokemon to you. You’ll then have three choices to pick from for this answer: Snivy, Rowlet, or Sudowoodo. Based on the description to you by the professor, it’s going to be Sudowoodo, the correct answer. Make sure to select this one. If you do not, the Task 2 reward does change, from a Pokemon Encounter of Sudowoodo to 25 XP.

Task 2

Spin a PokeStop or Gym – Sudowoodo Encounter

All Rewards: 25 XP

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