Pokemon GO developers at Niantic offer two Research quests during the Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed event. Apart from the Research quests, players also have different content, like wild spawns, new Shiny Pokemon, bonuses, Mega raids, and more. Regarding the Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed Timed Research quest, those who complete the tasks will earn valuable items and Pokemon encounters.

Players can participate in the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed event starting Monday, February 5, at 10 AM and running till Sunday, February 11, at 8 PM Local Time. There are two different Research quests, a Field Research quest and a Timed Research quest. Participants of the Timed Research quest have two steps and multiple tasks; completing each rewards players with Pokemon encounters and items like Stardust, XP, Lucky Eggs, and more. That said, this guide details all the Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed Timed Research tasks and rewards.

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Pokemon GO Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed - All Timed Research Tasks And Rewards

Pokemon GO Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed event

The Pokemon GO Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed Timed Research quest comprises two steps with multiple tasks. While each task offers a dedicated reward, completing all the steps also offers players valuable rewards. The tasks include powering, catching, and evolving multiple Dragon-type Pokemon; there are also tasks like spinning numerous PokeStops or Gyms and more. Those who complete both steps can earn a guaranteed encounter with Drampa and different in-game items.

STEP ONE

Timed Research Tasks

Rewards

Power up 5 Dragon-type Pokemon

Bagon Encounter

Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms

Axew Encounter

Catch 15 Dragon-type Pokemon

Skrelp Encounter

Rewards For Completion

  • Lucky Egg ×2
  • Stardust ×2000
  • 4000 XP

STEP TWO

Timed Research Tasks

Rewards

Power up 5 Dragon-type Pokemon

Gible Encounter

Evolve a Dragon-type Pokemon

Goomy Encounter

Power up 10 Dragon-type Pokemon

Deino Encounter

Evolve 3 Dragon-type Pokemon

Jangmo-o Encounter

Power up 15 Dragon-type Pokemon

Turtonator Encounter

Rewards For Completion

Pokemon GO trainers can access the Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed Timed Research quest at the cost of US $2.00 or an equal price in their local currency. One must note that since it is a Timed Research quest, there is an expiration date for the tasks and rewards. Aim to complete the tasks and claim rewards before the event ends on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 8 PM Local Time.

The Lunar New Year Dragons Unleashed event also offers multiple bonuses, including increased probability of making Lucky Friends and getting Lucky monsters in trades; catching monsters by making Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws rewards more Candy and Pokemon GO players above level 31 get a boosted chance to receive Candy XL for doing the same.

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Niantic
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Pokemon
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iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
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