Volcanion originally debuted in GO Fest 2025 Global for ticket holders, but now all Pokémon GO players are able to get a chance to catch this Mythical Pokémon.
Every Task and Reward in the Pressure Rising Special Research
First off, players should take note that they can only access the Pressure Rising Special Research if they’ve already completed the Glitz and Glam Special Research. Once that pre-requisite is taken care of, they can move on to the task required to work their way towards the Volcanion encounter.
The Pressure Rising Special Research is free for all players, assuming they’ve completed the previous requirements. This Special Research also does not expire, so players can take their time and finish it at their own pace.
Pressure Rising (Part 1 of 6)
- Spin 12 PokéStops or Gyms – 1 Incense
- Use an Incense – 20 Poké Balls
- Catch 12 Pokémon – 1 Lucky Egg
- Rewards – 1 Star Piece, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
Pressure Rising (Part 2 of 6)
- Make 10 Nice Throws – 10 Pinap Berry
- Explore 2 km – Magneton
- Complete 6 Field Research tasks – 20 Great Balls
- Rewards – 20 Ultra Balls, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
Pressure Rising (Part 3 of 6)
- Catch 30 different species of Pokémon – Popplio
- Power up Water-type Pokémon 20 times – 25 Popplio Candy
- Evolve 5 Water-type Pokémon – 25 Popplio Candy XL
- Rewards – 1 Lure Module, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
Pressure Rising (Part 4 of 6)
- Catch 30 different species of Pokémon – Fuecoco
- Power up Fire-type Pokémon 20 times – 25 Fuecoco Candy
- Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon – 25 Fuecoco Candy XL
- Rewards – 1 Poffin, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
Pressure Rising (Part 5 of 6)
- Earn 10 hearts with your Buddy – Carbink
- Hatch 3 Eggs – 1 Incense
- Evolve 6 Pokémon – 3 Golden Razz Berry
- Rewards – 5 Volcanion stickers, Volcanion, 25 Volcanion Candy
Pressure Rising (Part 6 of 6)
- Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days – 2025 XP
- Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your Buddy – 2025 Stardust
- Send a Gift to a friend – 2025 XP
- Rewards – 1 Candy XL, 5 Volcanion Candy XL, 2025 XP
Trainers who completed the GO Fest 2025 exclusive Special Research and already have a Volcanion will receive Volcanion Candy from the Pressure Rising Special Research.
That should be everything players need to know to make their way through the free Pressure Rising Special Research and earn their Mythical encounter with Volcanion. The grind is well worth the effort and Volcanion makes for a fantastic top-tier Fire-type attacker in PvE battles.
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