Pokemon GO Celestial Research Day Field Research Tasks, Timed Research, and Rewards

This year’s Pokemon GO Celestial Research Day focuses on Lunatone and Solrock! You’ll have many chances to catch both Pokemon—and even their shiny forms—by completing Field Research and Timed Research tasks.

Everyone can complete the free Field Research Tasks, but to unlock the special Premium Timed Research during this Celestial Research Day, it costs $1.99. Regardless of whether you purchase the Timed Research, all Pokémon GO trainers can participate in the Celestial Research Day event from 2pm to 5pm on December 20th and earn rewards.

Field Research Tasks and Rewards for Celestial Research Day in Pokemon GO

Celestial Research Day is happening this Saturday, December 20th, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Don’t miss your chance to find Lunatone or Solrock, as encounter rates are increased during this limited window!

Here are all the Field Research Tasks and what they reward for Celestial Research Day in Pokemon GO:

Field Research Reward
Catch 5 Pokemon Lunatone or Solrock
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon Lunatone or Solrock
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws Lunatone or Solrock
Make 5 Curveball Throws Lunatone or Solrock
Make 3 Great Throws Lunatone or Solrock
Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms Lunatone or Solrock
Battle in a Gym Lunatone or Solrock
Use a supereffective Charged Attack Lunatone or Solrock
Power up Pokémon 3 times Lunatone or Solrock
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy Lunatone or Solrock
Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each Lunatone or Solrock

Timed Research Tasks and Rewards for Celestial Research Day in Pokemon GO

The special Lunatone and Solrock Timed Research for Celestial Research Day in Pokemon GO requires a small purchase of $1.99 to unlock. However, the tasks themselves are fairly simple – you just need to continue completing Field Research tasks to get more chances to encounter Lunatone and Solrock.

Lunatone Timed Research

The Lunatone Timed Research has one step with 15 tasks:

Lunatone Timed Research Reward
Complete a Field Research task Lunatone
Complete 2 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 4 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 6 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 7 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 8 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 9 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 10 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 11 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 12 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 13 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 14 Field Research tasks Lunatone
Complete 15 Field Research tasks Lunatone

Finish the Lunatone Timed Research and you’ll earn 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and a chance to encounter another Lunatone.

Solrock Timed Research

The Solrock Timed Research has one step with 15 tasks:

Solrock Timed Research Reward
Complete a Field Research task Solrock
Complete 2 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 4 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 6 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 7 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 8 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 9 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 10 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 11 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 12 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 13 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 14 Field Research tasks Solrock
Complete 15 Field Research tasks Solrock

Finish the Solrock Timed Research and you’ll earn 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and a chance to encounter another Solrock.

Just a reminder that Timed Research doesn’t last forever! Make sure to finish the tasks and get your rewards before 5pm local time on Saturday, December 20th.

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2025-12-20 12:05