Niantic has rolled out a new set of Field Research tasks and rewards in Pokemon Go. A new month also means a new Research Breakthrough encounter is available. Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough from now until March 1, you’ll earn a chance to catch the Sleeping Pokemon Snorlax.
To achieve a Research Breakthrough, you’ll need to collect seven stamps. You’ll receive one stamp for the first Field Research task you complete each day, so you’ll need complete at least one task daily for a full week to encounter Snorlax. If you don’t manage to achieve a Research Breakthrough before the month ends, however, any stamps you’ve earned will carry over, so your progress will go toward next month’s Research Breakthrough.
Field Research tasks are distributed at PokeStops. You’ll receive one task randomly from an overarching pool when you spin the Photo Disc at a PokeStop or Gym, and completing the tasks will net you different potential rewards in addition to the aforementioned stamps. You can see this month’s Field Research tasks and rewards list, as compiled by The Silph Road, below.
There’s a lot happing in Pokemon Go this month. Niantic is hosting a variety of February events in the game over the next few weeks. The Lunar New Year event runs from February 9-14, while the Pokemon Go Tour: Kanto event takes place on February 20. The Legendary Eon Pokemon Latios and Latias are also returning to five-star Raids from February 9-20.
Pokemon Go February 2021 Field Research
Catching Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag or Vulpix encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 9 Pokemon with Weather boost | Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch 7 different species of Pokemon | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Teddiursa encounter OR 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini encounter OR 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Catch a Ditto | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
Battling Tasks
| Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Win a Raid | Dratini encounter |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter |
| Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket Grunts | Ekans or Koffing encounter |
| Win in the Go Battle League | Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan encounter |
Throwing Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great throws | Gastly, Anorith, or Lileep encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Voltorb encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 3 Nice throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix encounter OR 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws in a row | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Make 5 Great curveball throws in a row | Spinda encounter |
| Make an Excellent throw | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Gible encounter |
| Make 5 curveball throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Make 2 Nice curveball throws in a row | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Misc. Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Hatch an Egg | Gligar encounter |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee or Magnemite encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | 10 Beedrill Mega Energy; 10 Venusaur Mega Energy; 15 Charizard Mega Energy; or 15 Pidgeot Mega Energy |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Friend / Buddy Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy | Cubone encounter |
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | Spoink encounter |
| Trade a Pokemon | Machop, Geodude, Abra, or Gastly encounter |
| Send 3 gifts to friends | Roselia encounter |
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