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All Pokémon Go Charged-up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards

Don't forget the important Field Research too.

Get ready to shock yourself, or at least your phone as the Charged-Up Research Day rolls into Pokémon Go with a handful of exclusive offers centered around Electric-type Pokémon. And, depending on which featured Pokémon you favor, you might even get a Shiny while completing some Timed Research. 

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The Charged-Up Research Day runs from 2pm to 5pm on March 3 and focuses on a handful of featured Electric types like Electrike and Blitzle. Any Pokémon you encounter through Field Research or the paid Timed Research ticket available has an increased chance of appearing as a Shiny—making this event great for specific Shiny hunts. 

There are around exclusive Field Research tasks and the full set of paid Timed Research available for you to complete while the Chaged-Up Research Day is live. Here is a full guide for all of that content and the rewards you can get for completing it. 

Pokémon Go Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research Guide: All tasks and rewards

Chinchou and other Electic-type Pokemon in Pokemon Go.
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Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page one

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Helioptile encounter

Total Rewards: 1,000 Stardust and 2,500 XP

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research: Pick your path

If you purchase the $1 Charged-Up Research Day, you will have the choice between paths focusing on Chinchou, Electrike, Blitzle, Joltik, or Helioptile. This choice will not impact the tasks you need to complete, only the rewards you get along each path. 

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page two (Chinchou)

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete two Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete three Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete four Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete five Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete six Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete seven Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete eight Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete nine Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks
    • Chinchou encounter

Total Rewards: Chinchou encounter

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page two (Electrike)

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete two Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete three Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete four Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete five Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete six Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete seven Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete eight Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete nine Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks
    • Electrike encounter

Total Rewards: Electrike encounter

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page two (Blitzle)

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete two Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete three Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete four Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete five Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete six Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete seven Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete eight Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete nine Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks
    • Blitzle encounter

Total Rewards: Blitzle encounter

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page two (Joltik)

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete two Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete three Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete four Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete five Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete six Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete seven Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete eight Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete nine Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks
    • Joltik encounter

Total Rewards: Joltik encounter

Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research tasks and rewards page two (Helioptile)

  • Complete a Field Research task
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete two Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete three Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete four Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete five Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete six Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete seven Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete eight Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete nine Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks
    • Helioptile encounter

Total Rewards: Helioptile encounter

All Pokémon Go Charged-Up Research Day exclusive Field Research tasks and rewards

TaskPotential Rewards
Battle in a GymChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Catch five PokémonChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Use three Berries to help catch a PokémonChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Use three Pinap Berries to help catch a PokémonChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make three Nice Throws in a rowChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make three Nice Curveball ThrowsChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make three Great ThrowsChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make a Great Curveball ThrowChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make five Curveball ThrowsChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Make three Curveball Throws in a rowChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Use a Supereffective Charged AttackChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Power up Pokémon three timesChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Spin two PokéStops or GymsChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Earn a Candy with your BuddyChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Earn three Hearts with your BuddyChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Open five GiftsChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter
Send three Gifts and add a Sticker to eachChinchou encounter
Electrike encounter
Blitzle encounter
Joltik encounter
Helioptile encounter

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