Pokemon GO: A Melemele Adventure Special Research tasks detailed

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: Kids show the screen of their smartphone with Nintendo Co.'s Pokemon Go augmented-reality game at the Trocadero in front of the Eiffel tower on September 8, 2016 in Paris, France. The Pokemon GO game allows to hunt on their smartphone or tablet virtual creatures scattered in public spaces. Launched in July for the first time, Pokemon GO has surpassed the 500 million downloads bar. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: Kids show the screen of their smartphone with Nintendo Co.'s Pokemon Go augmented-reality game at the Trocadero in front of the Eiffel tower on September 8, 2016 in Paris, France. The Pokemon GO game allows to hunt on their smartphone or tablet virtual creatures scattered in public spaces. Launched in July for the first time, Pokemon GO has surpassed the 500 million downloads bar. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) /
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Alola’s here in Pokemon GO even faster than expected, and the season kicks off with A Melemele Adventure. Here’s what you need to complete the Special Research and get some new Alola Pokemon in Pokemon GO.

A Melemele Adventure: Research Tasks


The first Special Research Task for the Season of Alola has you encounter early game Pokemon from Sun and Moon. You’ll be able to find Yungoos, Pikipek and Alolan forms of old favorites like Meowth and Geodude.

A Melemele Adventure will likely be your first time encountering the new Alola Pokemon. The Special Research gives you a head start with these Pokemon encounters, but there’s nothing particularly special about the reward encounters besides being brand new.

Yungoose and Pikipek have an increased spawn in the wild right now to commemorate the Alola update. Yungoos can be found as a Shiny as well.

Step 1/4

  • Catch 10 Pokemon (Alolan Rattata)
  • Send 3 Gifts and add a Sticker to each (10 PokeBall)
  • Catch 5 Normal type Pokemon (Yungoos)
  • Completion Rewards: 10 Pinap Berry, 500 Stardust, 500 XP

Step 2/4

  • Take a Snapshot of a wild Pokemon (5 Razz Berry)
  • Use 7 Berries to catch a Pokemon (10 Great Ball)
  • Catch 10 Pokemon (Pikipek)
  • Completion Rewards: Charge TM, 500 Stardust, 500 XP

Step 3/4

  • Catch 6 Normal type Pokemon (Yungoos)
  • Catch 3 different species of Normal type Pokemon Yungoos)
  • Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms (Alolan Raticate)
  • Completion Rewards: Premium Battle Pass, 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP

Step 4/4

  • Send 5 Gifts to friends 10 Great Ball)
  • Catch 15 Pokemon (7 Pinap Berry)
  • Win a Raid (Alolan Meowth)
  • Completion Rewards: 15 Ultra Ball, 3,000 Stardust, 8,000 XP

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A Melemele Adventure will be unlocked when you log in on or after March 1, and will be available until June.

Melemele is the first island in Pokemon Sun and Moon. The rest of the Special Research associated with each of the islands will be released every three weeks. Next on the itinerary is Akala Island on March 22.