2025 Pokemon GO Festival in Osaka will be held towards the end of May. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to embark on numerous Research missions, each with exceptional rewards. Additionally, you’ll get a chance to meet the newly introduced duo, Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta.
The “Pokemon GO” Festival 2025 in Osaka commences on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. local time and concludes on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. During this period, you’ll find Field Research tasks and two distinct Special Research lines with multiple branches. You have the chance to capture Shiny Legendary Pokemon such as the Shiny Crowned Sword Zacian and Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta. Moreover, the mythical Pokemon Volcanion will be making its debut within the game during this event. This guide provides details on all the GO Fest 2025 Osaka Research tasks and rewards.
2025’s Pokémon GO Fest in Osaka offers a variety of tasks and rewards. The event is divided into various zones called Habitats, each hosting exclusive Pokémon that appear in specific areas. As you explore these unique habitats, you can also undertake additional Field Research missions. The prizes include Stardust, Large Rare Candies, and other goodies. Moreover, you’ll encounter guaranteed appearances of featured Pokémon such as Drampa, Turtonato, and others.
| Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
| Catch 10 Pokemon |
2000 Stardust |
| Catch 10 different species of Pokemon |
Yellow Ribbon Monocle Pikachu Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Win a raid |
- Zacian Candy XL ×3
- Zamazenta Candy XL ×3
|
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms |
- Poke Ball ×10
- Stardust ×2000
|
| Hatch an Egg |
- Train Conductor Falinks Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Send 10 Gifts to friends
- Rare Candy XL ×1
|
| Make a new in-game friend |
Rare Candy XL ×1 |
These tasks are available in the Calming Teahouse Habitat.
| Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
| Catch 10 Fairy‑type Pokemon |
- Drampa Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
| Take snapshots of 3 different wild Fairy‑type Pokemon |
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
These tasks are available in the Carnival Grounds Habitat.
| Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
| Catch 10 Fire‑type Pokemon |
- Turtonator Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
| Take snapshots of 3 different wild Fire‑type Pokemon |
- Hawlucha Encounter
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
These tasks are available in the Noble Fields Habitat.
| Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
| Catch 10 Grass‑type Pokemon |
- Druddigon Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
| Take snapshots of 3 different wild Grass‑type Pokemon |
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
- Sunken Treasure
|
These tasks are available in the Sunken Treasure Habitat.
| Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
| Catch 10 Water‑type Pokemon |
- Rockruff Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
| Take snapshots of 3 different wild Water‑type Pokemon |
- Stardust ×2000
- Rare Candy ×3
|
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Full Steam Ahead to Osaka Special Research Tasks & Rewards
2025 Pokemon GO Festival attendees will gain entry to the “Full Speed to Osaka” Special Research Mission, which consists of nine distinct stages, each featuring various tasks and prizes. These tasks range from visiting PokeStops and Gyms within the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, capturing in-game photos, and other activities.
STEP ONE – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park |
2025 XP |
| Make a Nice Throw |
20 Poke Ball |
| Catch 10 Pokemon |
2025 Stardust |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1 Star Piece
- Red Ribbon Monocle Pikachu Encounter
- 1 Lucky Egg
|
Once you’ve finished the specified tasks, feel free to select one of the four habitat routes as your starting point. Your choice will be influenced by your present position. However, keep in mind that you’ll eventually work through all four pages, albeit not necessarily in a sequential manner.
STEP TWO – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Calming Teahouse habitat |
10 Poke Ball |
| Catch 3 Fairy-type Pokemon |
Hatenna Encounter |
| In the Calming Teahouse habitat, take a snapshot of a Hatenna you caught |
Spinda 3 Encounter |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 2025 XP
- Drampa Encounter
- 25 Hatenna Candy
|
STEP THREE – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Carnival Grounds habitat |
10 Poke Ball |
| Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokemon |
Cetoddle Encounter |
| In the Carnival Grounds habitat, take a snapshot of a Cetoddle you caught |
Spinda 2 Encounter |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 2025 XP
- Turtonator Encounter
- 25 Cetoddle Candy
|
STEP FOUR – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Noble Fields habitat |
10 Poke Ball |
| Catch 3 Normal-type Pokemon |
Skiddo Encounter |
| In the Noble Fields habitat, take a snapshot of a Skiddo you caught |
Spinda 7 Encounter |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 2025 XP
- Druddigon Encounter
- 25 Skiddo Candy
|
STEP FIVE – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms in the Sunken Treasure habitat |
10 Poke Ball |
| Catch 3 Water-type Pokemon |
Finneon Encounter |
| In the Sunken Treasure habitat, take a snapshot of a Finneon you caught |
Spinda 4 Encounter |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 2025 XP
- Rockruff Encounter
- 25 Finneon Candy
|
The Full Steam Ahead to Osaka Special Research continues back in order from the sixth step.
STEP SIX – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Take 3 snapshots of your Water-type Pokemon |
2025 Stardust |
| Power up Water-type Pokemon 10 times |
3 Rare Candy |
| Evolve a Water-type Pokemon |
1 Rare Candy XL |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 5 Volcanion Sticker
- Slugma Encounter
- 1 Rainy Lure Module
|
STEP SEVEN – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Take 3 snapshots of your Fire-type Pokemon |
2025 Stardust |
| Power up Fire-type Pokemon 10 times |
3 Rare Candy |
| Evolve a Fire-type Pokemon |
1 Rare Candy XL |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 5 Crowned Shield Zamazenta Sticker
- 2 Poffin
- 1 Lure Module
|
STEP EIGHT – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Earn 6 hearts with your buddy |
Hawlucha Encounter |
| Hatch an Egg |
Train Conductor Falinks Encounter |
| Evolve 6 Pokemon |
3 Golden Razz Berry |
| Rewards For Completion |
- Volcanion T-Shirt
- Volcanion Encounter
- 25 Volcanion Candy
|
STEP NINE – Full Steam Ahead to Osaka!
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Catch a Pokemon on 7 different days |
2025 XP |
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your buddy |
2025 Stardust |
| Send 1 Gifts to friends |
2025 XP |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 3 Candy XL
- 5 Volcanion Candy XL
- 2 Lure Module
|
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka Hero’s Journey Special Research Tasks & Rewards
At GO Fest 2025 for Pokemon GO, held in Osaka, you’ll embark on a unique Hero’s Journey Special Research quest. Completing this journey guarantees that you’ll receive either Zacian (with the Crowned Sword) or Zamazenta (with the Crowned Shield). However, to participate, you must possess an event ticket. The Special Research splits in step two, requiring you to pick between the Crowned Sword Journey or the Crowned Shield Journey. As you progress along the branch you choose, you’ll earn corresponding rewards such as Crowned Sword Energy or Crowned Shield Energy.
STEP ONE – Osaka Hero’s Journey
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms in Osaka City or Suita City |
1 Incense |
| Use an Incense |
20 Poke Ball |
| Catch 10 Pokemon |
3 Lure Module |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1 Star Piece
- Carbink Encounter
- 1 Lucky Egg
|
Choose Crowned Sword Journey
STEP TWO – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Sword Zacian
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Hatch an Egg |
1 Incense |
| Power up Fairy-type Pokemon 5 times |
5 Zacian Candy |
| Earn 3000 Stardust |
3 Pinap Berry |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 3 Rare Candy
- Frigibax Encounter
- 20 Ultra Balls
|
STEP THREE – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Sword Zacian
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
3 Hyper Potion |
| Battle in 2 raids |
3 Max Revive |
| Earn 10,000 XP |
1000 Stardust |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 20 Ultra Balls
- Zacian Encounter
- 2 Premium Battle Pass
|
STEP FOUR – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Sword Zacian
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Win 2 raids |
1 Incense |
| Power up Steel-type Pokemon 10 times |
3 Max Potion |
| Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks |
3 Razz Berry |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1000 Crowned Sword Energy
- 5 Zacian Candy XL
- 25 Zacian Candy
|
STEP FIVE – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Sword Zacian
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with a Fairy-type Pokemon as your buddy |
800 Max Particle |
| Change Zacian’s form |
3 Silver Pinap Berry |
| Win 2 Max Battles |
1000 Stardust |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1 Elite Fast TM
- 5 Crowned Sword Zacian Sticker
- 1 Elite Charged TM
|
STEP SIX – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Sword Zacian
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 XP |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 Stardust |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 XP |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 3 Rare Candy XL
- GO Fest 2025 Pose
- 1 Zacian Candy XL
|
Choose Crowned Shield Journey
STEP TWO – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Shield Zamazenta
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Hatch a Pokemon GO Egg |
1 Incense |
| Power up Fairy-type Pokemon 5 times |
5 Zamazenta Candy |
| Earn 3000 Stardust |
3 Pinap Berry |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 3 Rare Candy
- Frigibax Encounter
- 20 Ultra Ball
|
STEP THREE – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Shield Zamazenta
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
3 Hyper Potion |
| Battle in 2 raids |
3 Max Revive |
| Earn 10,000 XP |
1000 Stardust |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 20 Ultra Ball
- Zamazenta Encounter
- 2 Premium Battle Pass
|
STEP FOUR – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Shield Zamazenta
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Win 2 raids |
1 Incense |
| Power up Steel-type Pokemon 10 times |
3 Max Potion |
| Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks |
3 Razz Berry |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1000 Crowned Shield Energy
- 5 Zamazenta Candy XL
- 25 Zamazenta Candy
|
STEP FIVE – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Shield Zamazenta
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with a Fairy-type Pokemon as your buddy |
800 Max Particle |
| Change Zamazenta’s form |
3 Silver Pinap Berry |
| Win 2 Max Battles |
1000 Stardust |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 1 Elite Fast TM
- 5 Crowned Shield Zamazenta Sticker
- 1 Elite Charged TM
|
STEP SIX – Osaka Hero’s Journey: Choose Crowned Shield Zamazenta
| Special Research Task |
Rewards |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 XP |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 Stardust |
| Claim Reward! |
2025 XP |
| Rewards For Completion |
- 3 Rare Candy XL
- GO Fest 2025 Pose
- 1 Zamazenta Candy XL
|
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