Pokemon GO: Mastery of Catching Archen is possible during the Archen 2025 event, which offers a variety of research quests and rewards. You can engage in Field Research, a free quest, as well as Timed Research, which requires payment. Completing these quests will grant you multiple encounters with Archen, and there’s even a chance to encounter Shiny Archen!
The Catch Mastery: Archen event starts on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 10 AM Local Time and runs for a few hours before ending on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. The 10-hour event features Archen along with other Pokemon like Omanyte and Kabuto. You can farm Archen Candies which are required to evolve the monster into Archeops. That said, this guide details all the Pokemon GO Catch Mastery: Archen Research tasks and rewards.
Pokemon GO Catch Mastery Archen – All Field Research Tasks & Rewards
In simpler terms, the “Pokemon GO” Archen Field Research assignment consists of just 3 tasks. Each task offers the same reward you’d get from an Archen encounter, but they vary in the kind of throws you need to make. Plus, there’s a chance you could stumble upon a Shiny Archen as a bonus!
| Field Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make 7 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
Pokemon GO Catch Mastery Archen: Free Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
There is a free Catch Mastery: Archen Timed Research for you to participate in. It comprises 10 steps, each with different tasks and rewards. Participants can encounter Archen 40 times by completing the entire Timed Research. There is also a boosted chance of encountering a Shiny Archen by completing this Timed Research. It is an excellent opportunity to farm Pokemon GO Archen Candies and evolve it later.
STEP ONE – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Catch 2 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 2 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make 3 Nice Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Poke Ball ×10
- 500 XP
|
STEP TWO – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Nanab Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP THREE – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Razz Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP FOUR – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Pinab Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP FIVE – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throw in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Poke Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP SIX – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Great Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP SEVEN – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Ultra Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP EIGHT – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×500
- 1500 XP
|
STEP NINE – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make an Excellent Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×1000
- 2500 XP
|
STEP TEN – Catch Mastery Archen Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make an Excellent Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make an Excellent Curveball Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×1500
- 3000 XP
|
Pokemon GO Catch Mastery Archen: Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
Pokemon GO developers also offer a Catch Mastery: Archen Premium Timed Research for US $2.00 or the equal cost in your local currency. The tasks for Premium Timed Research are easier than the free variant. You’ll get 40 more Archen encounters with Shiny probability by completing the Premium Timed Research.
STEP ONE – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Catch 2 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 2 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make 3 Nice Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Poke Ball ×10
- 500 XP
|
STEP TWO – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Nanab Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP THREE – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Razz Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP FOUR – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Pinap Berry ×5
- 500 XP
|
STEP FIVE – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throw in a row |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Poke Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP SIX – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 5 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Great Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP SEVEN – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Ultra Ball ×10
- 1000 XP
|
STEP EIGHT – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Kabuto |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Omanyte |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×500
- 1500 XP
|
STEP NINE – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 3 Great Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Catch 10 Rock-type Pokemon |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make a Great Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×1000
- 2500 XP
|
STEP TEN – Catch Mastery Archen Premium Timed Research
| Timed Research Task |
Reward |
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make a Great Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Make a Great Curveball Throw |
Archen Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards of Completion |
- Archen Encounter (Shiny Available)
- Stardust ×1500
- 3000 XP
|
Make sure you finish all tasks and collect the prizes associated with both the Free and Premium Timed Research in Pokemon GO by March 16, 2025, at 8 PM in your local time zone.
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