Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Osaka In-person event starts at the end of May 2025. You can partake in several Research quests, each offering extremely valuable rewards. You can also encounter the newly debuted Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta.

The P okemon GO Fest 2025 Osaka event starts on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9 AM Local Time and runs until Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 6 PM Local Time. There is a Field Research and 2 different Special Research with multiple branches. You can get Shiny Legendary Pokemon like Shiny Crowned Sword Zacian and Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta. The Mythical Pokemon Volcanion is also making its in-game debut during the event. That said, this guide details all the GO Fest 2025 Osaka Research tasks and rewards.

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Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka Field Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Osaka Field Research

The Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Osaka Field Research comprises several tasks and results. The event features different areas as Habitats, each with unique Pokemon spawning around a specific area. You can also complete additional Field Research tasks while adventuring these unique Habitats. The rewards include Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and more. You also get guaranteed encounters with featured Pokemon like Drampa, Turtonato, and more.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Catch 10 Pokemon

2000 Stardust

Catch 10 different species of Pokemon

Yellow Ribbon Monocle Pikachu Encounter (Shiny Available)

Win a raid
  • Zacian Candy XL ×3
  • Zamazenta Candy XL ×3

Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms
  • Poke Ball ×10
  • Stardust ×2000

Hatch an Egg
  • Train Conductor Falinks Encounter (Shiny Available)
  • Send 10 Gifts to friends
  • Rare Candy XL ×1

Make a new in-game friend

Rare Candy XL ×1

These tasks are available in the Calming Teahouse Habitat.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Catch 10 Fairy‑type Pokemon
  • Drampa Encounter (Shiny Available)
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

Take snapshots of 3 different wild Fairy‑type Pokemon
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

These tasks are available in the Carnival Grounds Habitat.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Catch 10 Fire‑type Pokemon
  • Turtonator Encounter (Shiny Available)
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

Take snapshots of 3 different wild Fire‑type Pokemon
  • Hawlucha Encounter
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

These tasks are available in the Noble Fields Habitat.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Catch 10 Grass‑type Pokemon
  • Druddigon Encounter (Shiny Available)
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

Take snapshots of 3 different wild Grass‑type Pokemon
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3
  • Sunken Treasure

These tasks are available in the Sunken Treasure Habitat.

Field Research Task

Possible Rewards

Catch 10 Water‑type Pokemon
  • Rockruff Encounter (Shiny Available)
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

Take snapshots of 3 different wild Water‑type Pokemon
  • Stardust ×2000
  • Rare Candy ×3

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Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Full Steam Ahead to Osaka Special Research Tasks & Rewards

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Those with the Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Tickets can access the Full Steam Ahead to Osaka Special Research. It comprises 9 steps, each with different tasks and rewards. The tasks include spinning PokeStops/Gyms in the Expo '70 Commemorative Park, taking in-game Snapshots, and more.

STEP ONE - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms in Expo '70 Commemorative Park

2025 XP

Make a Nice Throw

20 Poke Ball

Catch 10 Pokemon

2025 Stardust

Rewards For Completion
  • 1 Star Piece
  • Red Ribbon Monocle Pikachu Encounter
  • 1 Lucky Egg

After completing the above-mentioned tasks, you can then choose which of the four habitat paths to start with, based on your current location. You’ll still complete all four pages, but in random order.

STEP TWO - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Calming Teahouse habitat

10 Poke Ball

Catch 3 Fairy-type Pokemon

Hatenna Encounter

In the Calming Teahouse habitat, take a snapshot of a Hatenna you caught

Spinda 3 Encounter

Rewards For Completion
  • 2025 XP
  • Drampa Encounter
  • 25 Hatenna Candy

STEP THREE - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Carnival Grounds habitat

10 Poke Ball

Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokemon

Cetoddle Encounter

In the Carnival Grounds habitat, take a snapshot of a Cetoddle you caught

Spinda 2 Encounter

Rewards For Completion
  • 2025 XP
  • Turtonator Encounter
  • 25 Cetoddle Candy

STEP FOUR - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Noble Fields habitat

10 Poke Ball

Catch 3 Normal-type Pokemon

Skiddo Encounter

In the Noble Fields habitat, take a snapshot of a Skiddo you caught

Spinda 7 Encounter

Rewards For Completion
  • 2025 XP
  • Druddigon Encounter
  • 25 Skiddo Candy

STEP FIVE - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Sunken Treasure habitat

10 Poke Ball

Catch 3 Water-type Pokemon

Finneon Encounter

In the Sunken Treasure habitat, take a snapshot of a Finneon you caught

Spinda 4 Encounter

Rewards For Completion
  • 2025 XP
  • Rockruff Encounter
  • 25 Finneon Candy

The Full Steam Ahead to Osaka Special Research continues back in order from the sixth step.

STEP SIX - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Take 3 snapshots of your Water-type Pokemon

2025 Stardust

Power up Water-type Pokemon 10 times

3 Rare Candy

Evolve a Water-type Pokemon

1 Rare Candy XL

Rewards For Completion
  • 5 Volcanion Sticker
  • Slugma Encounter
  • 1 Rainy Lure Module

STEP SEVEN - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Take 3 snapshots of your Fire-type Pokemon

2025 Stardust

Power up Fire-type Pokemon 10 times

3 Rare Candy

Evolve a Fire-type Pokemon

1 Rare Candy XL

Rewards For Completion
  • 5 Crowned Shield Zamazenta Sticker
  • 2 Poffin
  • 1 Lure Module

STEP EIGHT - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Earn 6 hearts with your buddy

Hawlucha Encounter

Hatch an Egg

Train Conductor Falinks Encounter

Evolve 6 Pokemon

3 Golden Razz Berry

Rewards For Completion
  • Volcanion T-Shirt
  • Volcanion Encounter
  • 25 Volcanion Candy

STEP NINE - Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!

Special Research Task

Rewards

Catch a Pokemon on 7 different days

2025 XP

Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your buddy

2025 Stardust

Send 1 Gifts to friends

2025 XP

Rewards For Completion
  • 3 Candy XL
  • 5 Volcanion Candy XL
  • 2 Lure Module

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Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka Hero's Journey Special Research Tasks & Rewards

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The GO Fest 2025 Pokemon GO Osaka Hero’s Journey Special Research rewards you with a guaranteed Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta. You can only partake if you have the event ticket. The Special Research branches off in step two, asking you to choose either the Crowned Sword Journey or the Crowned Shield Journey. You can also get rewards like Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy according to the branch you pursue.

STEP ONE - Osaka Hero's Journey

Special Research Task

Rewards

Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms in Osaka City or Suita City

1 Incense

Use an Incense

20 Poke Ball

Catch 10 Pokemon

3 Lure Module

Rewards For Completion
  • 1 Star Piece
  • Carbink Encounter
  • 1 Lucky Egg

Choose Crowned Sword Journey

STEP TWO - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Sword Zacian

Special Research Task

Rewards

Hatch an Egg

1 Incense

Power up Fairy-type Pokemon 5 times

5 Zacian Candy

Earn 3000 Stardust

3 Pinap Berry

Rewards For Completion
  • 3 Rare Candy
  • Frigibax Encounter
  • 20 Ultra Balls

STEP THREE - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Sword Zacian

Special Research Task

Rewards

Make 5 Nice Throws

3 Hyper Potion

Battle in 2 raids

3 Max Revive

Earn 10,000 XP

1000 Stardust

Rewards For Completion
  • 20 Ultra Balls
  • Zacian Encounter
  • 2 Premium Battle Pass

STEP FOUR - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Sword Zacian

Special Research Task

Rewards

Win 2 raids

1 Incense

Power up Steel-type Pokemon 10 times

3 Max Potion

Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks

3 Razz Berry

Rewards For Completion
  • 1000 Crowned Sword Energy
  • 5 Zacian Candy XL
  • 25 Zacian Candy

STEP FIVE - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Sword Zacian

Special Research Task

Rewards

Earn 2 Candies exploring with a Fairy-type Pokemon as your buddy

800 Max Particle

Change Zacian's form

3 Silver Pinap Berry

Win 2 Max Battles

1000 Stardust

Rewards For Completion
  • 1 Elite Fast TM
  • 5 Crowned Sword Zacian Sticker
  • 1 Elite Charged TM

STEP SIX - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Sword Zacian

Special Research Task

Rewards

Claim Reward!

2025 XP

Claim Reward!

2025 Stardust

Claim Reward!

2025 XP

Rewards For Completion
  • 3 Rare Candy XL
  • GO Fest 2025 Pose
  • 1 Zacian Candy XL

Choose Crowned Shield Journey

STEP TWO - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Special Research Task

Rewards

Hatch a Pokemon GO Egg

1 Incense

Power up Fairy-type Pokemon 5 times

5 Zamazenta Candy

Earn 3000 Stardust

3 Pinap Berry

Rewards For Completion
  • 3 Rare Candy
  • Frigibax Encounter
  • 20 Ultra Ball

STEP THREE - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Special Research Task

Rewards

Make 5 Nice Throws

3 Hyper Potion

Battle in 2 raids

3 Max Revive

Earn 10,000 XP

1000 Stardust

Rewards For Completion
  • 20 Ultra Ball
  • Zamazenta Encounter
  • 2 Premium Battle Pass

STEP FOUR - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Special Research Task

Rewards

Win 2 raids

1 Incense

Power up Steel-type Pokemon 10 times

3 Max Potion

Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks

3 Razz Berry

Rewards For Completion
  • 1000 Crowned Shield Energy
  • 5 Zamazenta Candy XL
  • 25 Zamazenta Candy

STEP FIVE - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Special Research Task

Rewards

Earn 2 Candies exploring with a Fairy-type Pokemon as your buddy

800 Max Particle

Change Zamazenta's form

3 Silver Pinap Berry

Win 2 Max Battles

1000 Stardust

Rewards For Completion
  • 1 Elite Fast TM
  • 5 Crowned Shield Zamazenta Sticker
  • 1 Elite Charged TM

STEP SIX - Osaka Hero's Journey: Crowned Shield Zamazenta

Special Research Task

Rewards

Claim Reward!

2025 XP

Claim Reward!

2025 Stardust

Claim Reward!

2025 XP

Rewards For Completion
  • 3 Rare Candy XL
  • GO Fest 2025 Pose
  • 1 Zamazenta Candy XL

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