Pokémon Go Fest 2023: Global Special Research Reveals Diancie and Mega Rayquaza Challenges

Pokémon Go players who purchased a ticket for Go Fest 2023: Global were treated to new Special Research focusing on the Pokémon Diancie and Mega Rayquaza. On Saturday, players were able to embark on the Diancie Special Research, while on Sunday, they could begin the Mega Rayquaza Special Research.

For players who did not purchase the Go Fest ticket, a shorter Special Research set was available, rewarding a Meteorite. However, this set did not offer as many rewards as the paid research. To unlock the paid version, players must first complete the regular “Sky High” research. It’s worth noting that these Special Research tasks are not timed and are permanently available once unlocked, allowing players to take their time completing them.

To participate in the research, players had to purchase a Pokémon Go Fest 2023 pass for $14.99. If players did not purchase the pass, Diancie would be available to them at a later date, but they would have to wait.

The Special Research steps and rewards for both Diancie and Mega Rayquaza are as follows:

‘Go Fest: 2023 Fascinating Facets’ Special Research (Diancie)
Step 1 of 6:
– Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (2 Incense)
– Use an Incense (23 Poké Balls)
– Catch 10 Poké Balls (3 Nanab Berries)
Rewards: 3 Razz Berries, 2 Lure Modules, 3 Pinap Berries

Step 2 of 6:
– Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Joltik encounter)
– Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (2 Incubators)
– Catch 10 different species of Pokémon (Oranguru encounter)
Rewards: 2,023 XP, 2 Poffins, 2,023 Stardust

Step 3 of 6:
– Hatch 2 eggs (2 Lucky Eggs)
– Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Shellos [West Sea] encounter)
– Earn a candy walking with your buddy (Shellos [East Sea] encounter)
Rewards: 2,023 XP, Carbink encounter, 2,023 Stardust

Step 4 of 6:
– Catch 10 Pokémon (2 Star Pieces)
– Earn 7,190 Stardust
– Evolve 3 Pokémon (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
Rewards: 2,023 XP, Diancie encounter, 2,023 Stardust

If players already have Diancie from attending an in-person Go Fest event, they would receive 25 Diancie Candy instead.

Step 5 of 6:
– Earn 7,190 XP (3 Rare Candy)
– Power up 10 fairy-type Pokémon (3 Rare Candy)
– Power up 10 rock-type Pokémon (3 Rare Candy)
Rewards: 2,023 XP, 300 Diancie Mega Energy, 25 Diancie Candy

Step 6 of 6:
– Claim reward (2,023 XP)
– Claim reward (2,023 Stardust)
– Claim reward (2,023 XP)
Rewards: Diancie T-Shirt, 25 Diancie stickers, Treasure Hunt Pose

If players already have the t-shirt and pose from an in-person Go Fest event, they would receive 25 Diancie Candy and 100 Diancie Mega Energy instead.

‘Go Fest: 2023 Super Sky High’ Special Research (Rayquaza)
Step 1 of 5:
– Explore 1 km (3 Super Potions)
– Complete 2 Field Research Tasks (23 Poké Balls)
– Visit 10 PokéStops or gyms (2 Lucky Eggs)
Rewards: 2 Fast TMs, 1 Meteorite, 2 Charged TMs

Step 2 of 5:
– Earn 3,840 Stardust (20 Rayquaza Candy)
– Power up 10 dragon-type Pokémon (Goomy encounter)
– Power up 10 flying-type Pokémon (384 Stardust)
Rewards: 3 Hyper Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Revives

Step 3 of 5:
– Use 3 supereffective charged attacks (3 Max Revives)
– Battle in 5 raids (3 Max Potions)
– Win a Mega Raid (100 Rayquaza Mega Energy)
Rewards: 1 Golden Razz Berry, 100 Rayquaza Mega Energy, 1 Silver Pinap Berry

Step 4 of 5:
– Catch 10 water-, electric-, or bug-type Pokémon (10 Kyogre Candy)
– Catch 10 fire-, grass-, or ground-type Pokémon (10 Groudon Candy)
– Catch 10 flying-, psychic

– How can you earn a heart with your Buddy in Step 4 of 6?

10 Ultra Balls)

– Make 3 Great Throws (2 Star Pieces)

– Catch 15 Weather-boosted Pokémon (2,023 Stardust)

Rewards: 3 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incense, 3,000 XP

Step 4 of 6:

– Earn a heart with your Buddy (2 Super Incubators)

– Evolve a Pokémon (1 Sinnoh Stone)

– Catch 15 Pokémon (2 Lucky Eggs)

Rewards: 2,023 Stardust, 1 Star Piece, 2,023 XP

Step 5 of 6:

– Power up Pokémon 5 times (3 Rare Candies)

– Catch 20 Pokémon (1 Charged TM)

– Transfer 10 Pokémon (1 Unova Stone)

Rewards: 10 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, 2 Sinnoh Stones, 5,000 XP

Step 6 of 6:

– Claim reward (15 Mega Rayquaza Candy)

– Claim reward (1,000 Stardust)

– Claim reward (1 Sinnoh Stone)

Rewards: 5,000 XP, 20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, 1 Unova Stone

‘Mega Interference’ Special Research (Mega Rayquaza)

Step 1 of 6:

– Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (3 Incense)

– Use 7 berries to help catch Pokémon (5 Poké Balls)

– Catch 15 different species of Pokémon (3 Razz Berries)

Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, 1 Silver Pinap Berry, 2,500 XP

Step 2 of 6:

– Earn 3 hearts with your Buddy (3 Fast TM)

– Evolve 3 Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)

– Catch 15 Weather-boosted Pokémon (3 Great Balls)

Rewards: 1 Sinnoh Stone, 20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, 2 Lure Modules

Step 3 of 6:

– Use an Incense (2 Rare Candies)

– Power up Pokémon 10 times (3 Max Revives)

– Catch 20 Pokémon (1 Unova Stone)

Rewards: 1 Lucky Egg, 3,000 XP, 3 Star Pieces

Step 4 of 6:

– Make 5 Great Throws (2 Rare Candies)

– Transfer 10 Pokémon (1 Super Incubator)

– Catch 25 Pokémon (1 Sinnoh Stone)

Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, 20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, 10 Poké Balls

Step 5 of 6:

– Hatch 3 eggs (5,000 XP)

– Catch 30 Pokémon (20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza)

– Earn 5 hearts with your Buddy (3 Ultra Balls)

Rewards: 2 Star Pieces, 1 Unova Stone, 3,000 Stardust

Step 6 of 6:

– Claim reward (15 Mega Rayquaza Candy)

– Claim reward (20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza)

– Claim reward (15 Mega Rayquaza Candy)

Rewards: 20 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, 1 Sinnoh Stone, 10,000 XP