Pokémon Go Fest 2021 includes a number of new special research tasks that will ultimately allow players to catch Meloetta, the mysterious Normal / Psychic-type Pokémon from the Unova region. As with previous Mystery Pokémon Special Research Quests, it’s a multi-step process with lots of rewards and Pokémon encounters that make the to-do list worthwhile.
Unlike in previous years, however, Meloetta’s specialty research contains a handful of choices. At certain steps, players have to decide which Pokémon they want to encounter. That includes selection Pikachu rock star or Pikachu pop star, the cosplay Pikachu, yours Pokémon Go Debut at Go Fest 2021. You make your decisions after completing certain steps and reap the rewards in the next step.
Players also need to decide if they want to meet Galarian zigzag or Galarian ponyta, and Flygon or Gardevoir at certain steps. These four Pokémon are equipped with special hats.
All eight steps to Meloetta’s specialty research are listed below:
Step 1 of 8
- Earn a heart with your buddy (1 incense)
- Use an Incense (50 Poké Balls)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (500 XP)
Reward: 500 stardust, 1 super incubator, 50 Pokéballs
Choice: Pikachu rock star or Pikachu pop star?
Step 2 of 8
- Hatch an Egg (25 Great Balls)
- Catch 20 Pokémon (500 Stardust)
- Take a snapshot (500 XP)
Reward: 10 Razz Berries, 10 Pinap Berry, Pikachu Rock Star or Pikachu Pop Star Encounter
Choice: Galarian zigzag or Galarian ponyta?
Step 3 of 8
- Use 15 Berries to Catch Pokémon (25 Poké Balls)
- Make 3 curveball throws (500 XP)
- Do 3 nice throws in a row (500 Stardust)
Reward: 25 Pokéballs, 1 incense, Galarian Zigzagoon or Galarian Ponyta encounter
Choice: Flygon or Gardevoir?
Step 4 of 8
- Take a snapshot (1 incense)
- Walk 1km (500 XP)
- Use an incense (20 Ultra Balls)
Reward: 500 stardust, 3 rare candies, Flygon or Gardevoir encounter
Step 5 of 8
Reward: 3 Max Revives, 3 Max Potions, Pokémon Candy (Trapinch or Ralts, depending on your choice of Flygon or Gardevoir)
Step 6 of 8
- Send 3 gifts to friends (30 great balls)
- Catch 15 different types of Pokémon (1,000 XP)
- Earn a heart with your buddy (1,000 stardust)
Reward: 5 golden razz berries, 5 silver pineapple berries, 1 incense
Step 7 of 8
- Use 10 Berries to Catch Pokémon (3,000 XP)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (3,000 Stardust)
- Earth 5,000 stardust (3,000 XP)
Reward: 1 lucky egg, 1 star piece, Meloetta encounter
Step 8 of 8
- Take a snapshot of Meloetta (1 bait)
- Transfer 30 Pokémon (20 Meloetta Candies)
- Make a New Friend (3 Rare Sweets)
Reward: 10 Meloetta stickers, Meloetta shirt, Avatar pose
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