Ozone Ascent event Research Tasks will be available at the start of the Ozone Ascent Event Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. Below, you will find everything you need to know about the research tasks and how you can maximize your gameplay during this limited-time celebration.
Ozone Ascent Event Research Tasks
Timing is everything when it comes to Pokémon GO Timed Research, and the Ozone Ascent event runs on a strict schedule.
Event Starts: Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time
Event Ends: Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time
You must ensure that all tasks are completed and all rewards are claimed before the event concludes on Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. local time. Any unclaimed rewards will disappear once the timer runs out, so make sure to check off those objectives early!
Free Ozone Ascent Event Research Tasks
Every player will have access to a set of free event-exclusive Timed Research tasks. By completing these straightforward objectives, you will earn valuable items, Mega Energy, and a direct encounter with Rayquaza itself.
Here are the tasks and individual rewards for the free track:
Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks: Rewards 20 Poké Balls
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms: Rewards 3 Silver Pinap Berries
Catch 50 Pokémon: Rewards 400 Rayquaza Mega Energy
Win 2 raids: Rewards a Rayquaza encounter
Overall Completion Rewards: Upon finishing the track, Trainers will receive 3,840 XP, a Meteorite, and 3,840 Stardust.
A hundo Rayquaza from Field Research has a Combat Power of 1643 CP.
Celestial Scales Premium Ozone Ascent Event Research Tasks
For Trainers who want to push their progress even further, an optional, paid event-exclusive Timed Research path called Celestial Scales will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
This ticketed research provides an additional avenue to earn extra Meteorites, Rayquaza Mega Energy, and additional Rayquaza encounters.
The tasks for the paid track include:
Use 2 supereffective Charged Attacks: Rewards 20 Poké Balls
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Rewards 3 Silver Pinap Berries
Catch 10 Pokémon: Rewards 400 Rayquaza Mega Energy
Catch 25 Pokémon: Rewards a Rayquaza encounter
Overall Completion Rewards: Completing the paid research grants an additional 3,840 XP, a Meteorite (1x), and 3,840 Stardust.
A hundo Rayquaza from Field Research has a Combat Power of 1643 CP.
Note: Tickets for the Celestial Scales Premium Timed Research can be purchased directly in the in-game shop and can also be gifted to any Pokémon GO friends with whom you have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher. Keep in mind that ticket purchases are non-refundable and cannot be bought using PokéCoins.
Tips to Maximize Your Event Weekend
To make the most out of the Ozone Ascent event, keep these quick strategies in mind:
Prep Your Raid Teams: Since one of the tasks requires winning raids, scout out local Gyms or make sure you have Remote Raid Passes ready to go ahead of time.
Stock Up on Balls and Berries: Catching 50 Pokémon for the free research means you will want to clear space in your item storage and keep your inventory stocked with Poké Balls and Great Balls.
Keep an Eye on the Clock: Set a reminder on your phone for Sunday at 7:30 p.m., so you don’t accidentally leave any unclaimed rewards or incomplete tasks behind.
Get out there, Trainers, stock up on those Meteorites, and get ready to command the skies! Have a great time completing the Ozone Ascent Event Research Tasks to get your Rayquaza(s) and Meteorite(s).
