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The 2023 Valentine’s Event is live, and trainers are eager to earn some new (and shiny) Pokémon. There’s plenty to get excited about, from the cool bonuses to the fun avatar items. One of those comes courtesy of the Timed Research tasks. There’s a catch, though, with these. To help you understand it all, we’ll dive deep into all the Timed Research: Lovely Wishes tasks and rewards in this Pokémon GO event.
Timed Research: Lovely Wishes Tasks and Rewards in Pokémon GO
This time around, Pokémon GO leans into the wishes theme. For the Timed Research, you are presented with three possible paths, and you can only choose one branch:
- Catching Pokémon
- Using Daily Adventure Incense
- Pokémon Candy
These branches come with different bonuses. So, you can earn some unique rewards upon completing these Timed Research: Lovely Wishes tasks in Pokémon GO. No matter which branch you choose, all trainers who complete the research will have chances to encounter both male and female Frillish with an increased shiny rate.
But before you can branch off, you do have to complete the first step.
Timed Research: Lovely Wishes – Step 1
When you begin the Timed Research, you must do the following to continue:
- Catch 5 Pokémon (15 Poké Balls)
- Spin 3 PokéStops/Gyms (10 Great Balls)
- Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Silver Pinap Berries)
Once you complete these tasks, you are rewarded with these items:
- 500 Stardust
- 500 XP
- 1 Lucky Egg
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Lovely Wishes – Branch Choice
Now that you have completed step 1, you can move on to more Pokémon GO Timed Research: Lovely Wishes tasks and subsequent rewards.
This starts with selecting a branching path. The paths will provide the following bonuses:
- Catching Pokémon: Earn double XP when you catch Pokémon during the event.
- Use Daily Adventure Incense: The length of the Daily Adventure Incense will double from 15 minutes to 30 minutes during the event.
- Pokémon Candy: You earn double candy from catching Pokémon during the event.
Timed Research: Lovely Wishes – Step 2
Now we are ready to conclude the Timed Research: Lovely Wishes tasks in Pokémon GO and earn the rest of our rewards. Completing all of these tasks also comes with Frillish encounters. However, the branches you have chosen will come with some of their own unique tasks.
Catching Pokémon Branch
- Catch 10 Pokémon
- Catch 25 Pokémon
- Catch 8 different species of Pokémon
- Earn 25,000 XP
- Send 25 Gifts to friends
Use Daily Adventure Incense
- Catch 10 Pokémon
- Catch 25 Pokémon
- Catch 8 different species of Pokémon
- Catch 15 Pokémon from Walking Incense
- Send 25 Gifts to friends
Pokémon Candy
- Catch 10 Pokémon
- Catch 25 Pokémon
- Catch 8 different species of Pokémon
- Use 25 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon
- Send 25 Gifts to friends
When you complete these Timed Research: Lovely Wishes tasks, you will receive the following Pokémon GO rewards:
- Frillish Encounter
- 1 Lure Module
Note: Those of you who choose the Use Daily Adventure Incense branch will also receive 25 Ultra Balls as part of your rewards.
You only have up until February 14, 2023, to participate in this event. So, if you want to nab these rewards and everything else that comes with the Valentine’s Day event, you should jump in as soon as possible.
Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.