A new Special Research called An X-ceptional Yarn is going to be available at the start of the Pokémon GO Kalos Tour Global. Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to pick between two paths: X Version and Y Version. The path you pick determines what rewards and bonuses you get.
New Special Research: An X-ceptional Yarn
An X-ceptional Yarn is a branching Special Research where you’ll choose either the X Version medal or the Y Version medal. This Special Research will be available beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Trainers who complete this event Special Research will receive an encounter with a Xerneas that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon X or an Yveltal that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon Y, depending on the path chosen!
READ MORE: Global Pokémon GO Kalos Tour: Day 1
Further details about the branching An X-ceptional Yarn New Special Research
Trainers who choose the X Version path will get access to the following.
- Receive Xerneas-themed Special Research rewards, including an encounter with a Xerneas that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon X.
- Chance to receive event-themed Field Research tasks that reward encounters with Unown X.
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Xerneas or Shiny Unown X.
Trainers who choose the Y Version path will get access to the following.
- Receive Yveltal-themed Special Research rewards, including an encounter with an Yveltal that has a Special Background inspired by Pokémon Y.
- Chance to receive event-themed Field Research tasks that reward encounters with Unown Y.
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Yvetal or Shiny Unown Y.
READ MORE: Global Pokémon GO Kalos Tour: Day 2
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