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Celestial Research Day

Research Day
From Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 14:00 Until Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 17:00

Featured Pokémon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon!

  • Lunatone*
  • Solrock*

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Field Research

Event-exclusive Field Research awarding encounters with Lunatone* or Solrock* will be available during the Celestial Research Day!

Please note that Field Research from PokéStops will refresh starting at 2:00 p.m. local time.

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon, as well as earn XP and Stardust!

  • Lunatone*
  • Solrock*

*Pokémon encountered through this Timed Research have the same Shiny chance as those found via Field Research during the event.

Please note: Timed Research expires. All tasks and rewards must be completed and claimed before Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Ultra Ticket Box

The Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket and two Rare Candies!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!



About Research Day

Research Day gives players additional Field Research tasks focused on a specific Pokémon. These tasks appear at PokéStops and offer an increased chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon during the event.