The Shiny Keldeo Masterwork Research will be available for all Trainers who bought the Special Research Story. These Trainers will be able to access the Masterwork research from Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The Masterwork Research Ticket is available for purchase in the in-game shop for US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Tuesday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The main reward for completing the Masterwork Research is an opportunity to encounter and catch Shiny Keldeo. However, the Masterwork Research is a 7-page-long research that will take time to complete. Likewise, Masterwork Research does not expire. You can complete it at your own pace.
Pony Tales Masterwork Research Tasks and Rewards
The following table lists the research pages, the tasks, and their associated rewards.
Masterwork Research: Pony Tales (1/7)
Tasks
Reward
Catch 151 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region
647 XP
Catch 100 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region
647 XP
Catch 135 Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region
647 XP
Catch 107 Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region
647 XP
Catch 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region
647 XP
Catch a Pokémon on 10 different days
647 XP
Rewards for completion: 25 Cobalion Candy, 25 Terrakion Candy, and 25 Virizion Candy
Pony Tales (2/7)
Tasks
Reward
Catch 100 Water-type Pokémon
25 Snivy Candy
Catch 100 Fighting-type Pokémon
25 Tepig Candy
Catch a Pokémon on 15 different days
25 Oshawott Candy
Rewards for completion: 25 Snivy Candy XL, 25 Tepig Candy XL, and 25 Oshawott Candy XL
Masterwork Research: Pony Tales (3/7)
Tasks
Reward
Use 200 Supereffective Charged Attacks
Hitmonchan encounter
Battle in 10 raids with your buddy
Hitmonlee encounter
Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days
Hitmontop encounter
Rewards for completion: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Ball, and 1 Rare Candy XL
Pony Tales (4/7)
Tasks
Reward
Give 500 Berries to a Pokémon at your team’s gym
1 Premium Battle Pass
Power up 3 Pokémon to their Max CP
Throh encounter
Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days
Sawk encounter
Rewards for completion: 1 Lure Module, 30 Ultra Ball, and 1 Rare Candy XL
Masterwork Research: Pony Tales (5/7)
Tasks
Reward
Make 300 Excellent Throws
1 Unova Stone
Earn 200 hearts with your buddy
1 Unova Stone
Catch a Pokémon 5 days in a row
1 Unova Stone
Rewards for completion: 1 Max Mushroom, 30 Ultra Ball, and 1 Rare Candy XL
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