Pokemon Go Catching Wonders 2024: Master Ball Research, bonuses, more

Chris Studley
World of Wonders Master Ball Pokemon Go

Catching Wonders 2024 will give trainers in Pokemon Go an opportunity to obtain another Master Ball through Masterwork Research.

On May 1, Niantic teased another opportunity to obtain a Master Ball in Pokemon Go. This rare and special Poke Ball can be used to catch any creature without fail, and Niantic has made this item available in the past through Special and Timed Research.

Niantic officially confirmed that trainers will have another opportunity to earn one when the Catching Wonders 2024 event goes live in May. The event will also come with special event bonuses and Field Research.

Pokemon Go Catching Wonders 2024 event dates & times

Catching Wonders 2024 will take place from May 14, 2024, at 10 AM to May 19 at 8 PM local time.

Pokemon Go Catching Wonders 2024 event bonuses

The Master Ball in Pokemon Go

Here’s a look at the event bonuses for the Catching Wonders event:

  • 10× XP awarded for your first catch of the day.
  • 10× XP awarded for your first PokeStop or Gym spin of the day.
  • 5× Stardust awarded for your first catch of the day.

Pokemon Go Catching Wonders 2024 Field Research

Per the official announcement by Niantic, the Catching Wonders event will come with Field Research challenges.

Those who complete will earn Stardust, XP, Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.

Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders

Step 1 of 4

  • Catch 250 Pokemon – x20 Poke Balls
  • Use 150 Berries to help catch Pokemon – x15 Razz Berries
  • Make 100 Nice Curveball Throws – x2500 Stardust

Rewards: 2500 XP, Sandygast encounter

Step 2 of 4

  • Catch 300 Pokemon – x25 Poke Balls
  • Make 100 Great Curveball Throws – x15 Pinap Berries
  • Transfer 50 Pokemon – x20 Great Balls

Rewards: 3500 XP, Dubwool encounter

Step 3 of 4

  • Catch 350 Pokemon – x20 Great Balls
  • Defeat 25 Team Rocket Go members – x5 Charged TM
  • Catch 75 Different Species of Pokemon – x15 Revive

Rewards: 4500 XP, Hisuian Sneasel encounter

Step 4 of 4

  • Visit PokeStops on 7 different days – 2500 XP
  • Catch a Pokemon on 7 different days – 2500 Stardust
  • Hatch 20 Eggs – Whiscash encounter
  • Catch 75 Pokemon in a single day – x20 Ultra Balls
  • Make 50 Excellent Throws – x20 Max Revives
  • Catch 500 Pokemon – x3 Silver Pinap Berry

Rewards – 5000 XP, 5000 Stardust, x1 Master Ball

That’s all you need to know about the latest Master Ball quest in Pokemon Go. Check out our other guides for information about the game:

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