Pokemon Go is getting Special Research. Follow this guide to know how to unlock Professor Willow’s rare quest.
Pokemon Go officially received its first TCG collectible with the release of the Professor Willow card in July 2021. Niantic has released limited-time Research in the mobile title.
This particular guide will show how players can unlock the Special Research and list every task and reward that is included in the unique crossover quest.
How to unlock Professor’s Research Special Research in Pokemon Go
To get the TCG Special Research, you need to get Professor Willow’s Pokemon Card first. The collector’s item features a unique code that can then be entered into the mobile game.
Fortunately, getting this special item should be easy as long as you’re in the USA as the rare item is given away for free with purchases of certain items on the Pokemon Center.
Follow the below-given steps on how Go Trainers can unlock the Special Research right now.
How to obtain Professor’s Research Special Research promo code in Pokemon Go
- Step 1: Open the Pokemon Center store and order one of the following items on this page.
- Step 2: Once you have bought the Pokemon Go merchandise, you will be sent the Professor Willow Pokemon card in the mail.
- Step 3: Open the item, and look for the unique code listed on the front of the Willow card.
- Step 4: You must now redeem the code on the Niantics website which you can find here. Make sure you are logged in to the Pokemon Go account you play on, and then submit the code on that page.
- Step 5: After redeeming the code, the Special Research will automatically be added to your game. And that’s it!
Professor’s Research Special Research Tasks & Rewards
Professor’s Research (1 /6)
- Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms: 10x Poke Balls
- Use 10 Berries to catch Pokemon: 10x Great Balls
- Make 10 Great Throws: 10x Ultra Balls
Completion Rewards: 500x Stardust, 500x XP, Klink encounter
Professor’s Research (2 /6)
- Catch 20 Pokemon: Spheal encounter
- Evolve 10 Pokemon: Feebas encounter
- Purify 5 Shadow Pokemon: 1x Incense
Completion Rewards: 1,000x Stardust, 1,000x XP, Lapras encounter
Professor’s Research (3 /6)
- Hatch 5 Eggs: 1x Incubator
- Trade A Pokemon: Magnemite encounter
- Send 5 Gifts to friends: Electrike encounter
Completion Rewards: 1,000x Stardust, 1,000x XP, Electabuzz encounter
Professor’s Research (4 /6)
- Battle another Trainer 5 times: 3x Premium Raid pass
- Win 5 Raids: Houndor encounter
- Mega Evolve 3 Pokemon: Slugma encounter
Completion Rewards: 1,000x Stardust, 1,000 XP, Rapidash encounter
Professor’s Research (5 /6)
- Give your Buddy 3 treats: 1x Poffin
- Earn a Heart with your Buddy: Porygon encounter
- Earn 10 Candy walking with your Buddy: Ditto encounter
Completion Rewards: 5,000x Stardust, 5,000x XP, Meltan encounter
Professor’s Research (6 /6)
- Claim Reward – 5,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 5,000 XP
- Claim Reward – 5,000 XP
Completion Rewards: 10x Meltan Candy, 10x Meltan Candy, 10x Meltan Candy
Professor’s Research Special Research date & start time
This Trading Card Game crossover quest officially went live on July 1st, 2021. When players get the quest, it won’t expire so Trainers have plenty of time to finish it.