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Precious Paths Special Research in Pokémon GO
The Precious Paths Special Research will be available to claim from Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Trainers will have the whole of the Season to complete the Special Research.
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Precious Paths Special Research Tasks and Rewards
The tables below provide you with the tasks to be accomplished for the Season’s Special Research. They also contain the rewards to be earned. The Special Research is 12 pages long
page 1
| Tasks (1/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Spirigatito |
| Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Fuecoco |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | Quaxly |
| Rewards for completion | 3x Rare Candy, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 2
| Tasks (2/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Power up Pokémon 15 times | Lechonk |
| Earn 20 hearts with your buddy | 999 XP |
| Take a snapshot of your buddy | 999 Stardust |
| Rewards for completion | 1x Poffin, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 3
| Tasks (3/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times | 1 Charged TM |
| Use 10 Super-effective Charged Attacks | 1 Fast TM |
| Win a raid with your buddy | 5 Max Revive |
| Rewards for completion | Primeape encounter, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 4
| Tasks (4/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 5,000 Stardust | Fidough encounter |
| Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon | 999 XP |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 999 Stardust |
| Rewards for completion | 2x Silver Pinap Berry, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 5
| Tasks (5/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 different species of Pokémon | Pawmi encounter |
| Use 25 Berries to help catch a Pokémon | Tadbulb encounter |
| Make 15 Great Throws | 15 Great Ball |
| Rewards for completion | 3x Rare Candy, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 6
| Tasks (6/12) | Reward |
|---|---|
| Power up Pokémon 25 times | Paldean Wooper encounter |
| Win a raid | 999 XP |
| Win a Max Battle | 999 Stardust |
| Rewards for completion | 15 Ultra Ball, 999 XP, and 999 Stardust |
page 7
Tasks (7/12)
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back soon!
More information about the remaining tasks and rewards will be revealed soon. Stay tuned!
