Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event: Field Research Tasks, Masterwork Research & Collection Challenges

Pokemon Go is continuing its celebration of the Galar region with a new event called Galarian Expedition, which will finally introduce Shiny Zamazenta, as well as the Shiny Galar Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

It’s been an interesting month for Pokemon Go fans, as the Max Out season kicked off with the introduction of Dynamax Pokemon, Max Battles, and the debut of Shiny Zacian during the Legendary Heroes event.

Now, it’s Zamazenta‘s turn. However, the mighty Shield Pokemon doesn’t come alone, as all three Galarian Legendary Birds will also have their Shiny versions debut. Here are all the Galarian Expedition event details.

Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event dates & times

The Galarian Expedition event will start on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time and will run until Friday, October 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.

Masterwork Research: Master Ball

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During the Galarian Expedition event players can purchase the Masterwork Research for $7.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency). Those who complete it will receive:

• Master Ball x1
• 18,000 XP
• 10,000 Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokemon such as Galarian Farfetch’d and Galarian Mr. Mime.

It’s worth noting that this particular research does not expire, so you can complete it in your own time.

All Galarian Expedition Masterwork Research: Master Ball Tasks

Masterwork Research: Master Ball 1/4

Tasks	Rewards
Catch 250 Pokemon	x20 Poke Balls
Use 150 Berries to help catch Pokemon	x15 Razz Berries
Make 100 Nice Curveball throws	x2500 Stardust

Task completion reward: x2500 XP, Galarian Stunfisk encounter

Masterwork Research: Master Ball 2/4

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

Task completion reward: x3500 XP, Galarian Farfetch’d encounter

Masterwork Research: Master Ball 3/4

Tasks	Rewards
Catch 350 Pokemon	x20 Great Balls
Defeat 25 Team Go Rocket Members	x5 Charged TMs
Catch 75 different species of Pokemon	x15 Revives

Task completion reward: x4500 XP, Galarian Wheezing

Masterwork Research: Master Ball 4/4

Tasks	Rewards
Visit PokeStops on 7 different days	x2500 XP
Catch a Pokemon 7 different days	x2500 Stardust
Hatch 20 Eggs	Galarian Mr. Mime encounter
Catch 75 Pokemon in a single day	x20 Ultra Balls
Make 50 Excellent throws	x20 Max Revives
Catch 500 Pokemon	x3 Silver Pinap Berries

Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x5000 Stardust, x1 Master Ball

Those who don’t purchase this Masterwork Research will not have access to it after it leaves the shop, and they will not be able to get the Master Ball awarded after completing every step.

Galarian Expedition Collection Challenges

For those looking to tackle a few tasks while out exploring and hunting down Raid battles, there will be two collection challenges active during the Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event. To get the rewards for these challenges, players must catch or evolve specific species listed before the event comes to an end.

Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 1

In this collection, players will be focused on obtaining a few evolutionary lines. Thankfully, none of these challenges should be too difficult.

Pokemon	Requirement	How to Get
Abra	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Kadabra	Evolution	Evolve from Abra for x25 Abra Candy
Alakazam	Evolution	Evolve from Kadabra for x100 Abra candy / Trade something for a friend’s Kadabra to trigger trade evolution
Spheal	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Sealeo	Evolution	Evolve from Spheal for x25 Spheal Candy
Walrein	Evolution	Evolve from Sealeo for x100 Spheal Candy
Foongus	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Amoonguss	Evolution	Evolve from Foongus for 25 Foongus Candy

Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Alolan Marowak encounter

Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 2

The second challenge focuses on a few Kanto classics, as well as Beldum and Absol. However, this one requires fewer evolutions.

Pokemon	Requirement	How to Get
Nidoran♂	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Nidorino	Evolution	Evolve from Nidoran♂ for x25 Abra Candy
Nidoking	Evolution	Evolve from Nidoran♂ for x100 Abra candy
Nidoran♀	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Nidorina	Evolution	Evolve from Nidoran♀ for x25 Spheal Candy
Nidoqueen	Evolution	Evolve from Nidoran♀ for x100 Spheal Candy
Beldum	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards
Absol	Catch	Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards

Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Aerodactyl encounter

Galarian Expedition Field Research Tasks & Rewards

Every day, Pokemon Go players should spin PokeStops to pick up Field Research Tasks for the Galarian Expedition event. These tasks offer awesome rewards, including encounters with Pokemon needed for the collection challenges listed above. Below is every Field Research Task that can be obtained during the event and what rewards they offer.

Task	Reward
Explore 1 km	An encounter with Nidoran♂*, Nidoran♀*, or Abra*, Spheal*
Explore 5 km	An encounter with Chansey*, Absol*
Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms	Players can earn x20 Poke Balls, x10 Great Balls, or x5 Ultra Balls
Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms	An encounter with Shinx* or Foongus* or x2000XP or x1000 Stardust

All Pokemon marked with * can appear Shiny.

How to Catch Shiny Zamazenta

NIANTIC

After a long wait, Shiny Zamazenta will finally be introduced into Pokemon Go along with all three Shiny variations of the Galarian Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

Players can acquire Shiny Zamazenta by challenging the Pokemon in 5-Star Raid battles while this event is active.

How to catch the Galarian Birds

The only way to encounter the Galarian Legendary Birds during the Galarian Expedition is by using the Daily Adventure Incense.

After the event, there will be a permanent update to the Pokemon that can appear while using the Daily Adventure Incense.

Wild encounters

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Plenty of Pokemon will appear more frequently during the Galar Expedition event and all of them can be Shiny:

• Nidoran ♂
• Nidoran ♀
• Abra
• Magnemite
• Wailmer
• Spheal
• Aron
• Beldum
• Shinx
• Foongus
• Dedenne
• Wooloo
• Chansey
• Absol
• Emolga

That’s all there is to know about the Galarian Expedition event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to stay up to date with all the ongoing events like the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour, Community Day, and the current Raid Boss schedule.