Mega Evolutions were added to Pokemon GO at the end of last month, and developer Niantic has been working to get players involved with this new gameplay mechanic ever since. Last week, for instance, fans had access to a special Timed Research that encouraged them to do battle with Mega Evolved Pokemon, and now a brand new Mega-focused Timed Research is available for PoGO players to pursue. This Timed Research is part of the ongoing Mega Buddy Challenge event, and this guide has all of the details.
To start, the Mega Buddy Challenge Timed Research will be available from September 22 at 8am local time to September 28 at 10pm local time, and it has four steps. Each of these steps is comprised of multiple tasks that grant a variety of rewards, and there is even some added incentive for completing Pokemon GO's Mega Buddy Challenged Timed Research in its entirety. More specifically, players that finish all of the following tasks will eventually unlock another Timed Research that features Mega Gengar.
Pokemon GO: Mega Buddy Challenge Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
Step 1
- Catch 5 Pokemon (5 Razz Berries)
- Make 5 Great Throws (3 Poke Balls)
- Give your Buddy 3 Treats (Houndour Encounter)
Rewards: 35 Beedrill Mega Energy, 500 Stardust, 1,000 XP
Step 2
- Catch 10 Pokemon (3 Pinap Berries)
- Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon (3 Poke Balls)
- Earn a Candy walking with your Buddy (Buneary Encounter)
Rewards: 40 Beedrill Mega Energy, 1,000 Stardust, 2,000 XP
Step 3
- Catch 9 different species of Pokemon (3 Golden Razz Berries)
- Mega Evolve a Pokemon (3 Great Balls)
- Earn 7 Hearts with your Buddy (Haunter Encounter)
Rewards: 60 Beedrill Mega Energy, 1,000 Stardust, 2,000 XP
Step 4
- Claim Reward (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Claim Reward (10 Poke Balls)
- Claim Reward (5 Ultra Bolls)
Rewards: Snorlax Encounter, 2,000 Stardust, 5,000 XP
To note, this Timed Research is not all that players can enjoy during the Mega Buddy Challenge, as the event also increases the spawn rates of various Pokemon, such as Lapras, Wobbuffet, and Wailmer, and marks the debut of Shiny Doduo. Additionally, there is special Field Research attached to the event, and fans that complete those tasks will receive Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Beedrill.
One last thing to mention is that players can still complete the A Mega Discovery Special Research if they have not already, and it grants quite a lot of Beedrill Mega Energy. These rewards may prove helpful to those fans that are stuck on Step 3 of the Mega Buddy Challenge Timed Research, allowing them to Mega Evolve a Beedrill with relative ease.
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.