“Rediscover Kanto” is a Special Research quest in Pokémon Go which sees players revisit the first generation of Pokémon.
As well as the Special Research, there is a time limited event of the same name running April 22 to May 9, 2024. This offers spawns of Pokémon from the Kanto region in the wild, bonus XP for completing certain activities, and boosted Friendship level increases.
The event celebrates an April 2024 visual and biome refresh in Pokémon Go, and as part of that, discovering starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle in their respective biomes increases their chances of being shiny.
Finally, as Pokémon Go wasn’t busy enough, the opening week of “Rediscover Kanto” coincides with 2024’s “Sustainability Week” event.
‘Rediscover Kanto’ Special Research quest steps and rewards
All players who log in April 22 to May 9, 2024 will receive the following Special Research for free.
Once acquired, “Rediscover Kanto” Special Research does not expire — meaning there is no need to rush through all the following quest steps.
Step 1 of 5
- Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon (Bulbasaur encounter)
- Feed your Buddy 5 times (Charmander encounter)
- Catch 20 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (Squirtle encounter)
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 1 Lucky Egg
Step 2 of 5
- Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon (10 Poké Balls)
- Play with your Buddy 5 times (15 Great Balls)
- Catch 30 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (10 Ultra Balls)
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 3 Fast TM
Step 3 of 5
- Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon (10 Razz Berry)
- Earn 25 hearts with your Buddy (10 Nanab Berry)
- Catch 40 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (10 Pinap Berry)
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 3 Charged TM
Step 4 of 5
- Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon (25 Bulbasaur Candy)
- Earn 4 Candy exploring with your Buddy (25 Charmander Candy)
- Catch 50 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (25 Squirtle Candy)
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, 1 Lure
Step 5 of 5
- Use 151 Berries to catch Pokémon (15,100 XP)
- Earn 15,100 Stardust (15,100 XP)
- Catch 151 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region (15,100 XP)
Rewards: 10,000 Stardust, 1 Incubator
Though it’s worth noting the steps involving catching Pokémon originally found in the Kanto region will be easier while the “Rediscover Kanto” event is still active (as, unlike the Special Research, that does have an end date), Kanto Pokémon are common enough in Pokémon Go that completing these won’t be an issue long term.
‘Rediscover Kanto’ event bonuses
Alongside the Special Research steps, the “Rediscover Kanto” event offers a handful of bonuses active April 22 to May 9, 2024:
- Increased XP for seven day PokéStop spin and Pokémon catch streaks
- Double Friendship level boost (when opening Gifts, trading, or battling together)
- Increased chance of shiny Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle when spawning in their respective biomes
- Ivysaur, Charmeleon, and Wartortle will gain Charged attacks Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon respectively when evolved
‘Rediscover Kanto’ Field Research tasks, rewards
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period can offer one of the following Field Research tasks:
- Power Up Pokémon 5 Times (25 Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise Mega Energy)
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