Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event: Field Research Tasks, Masterwork Research & Collection Challenges
Pokemon Gois continuing its celebration of the Galar region with a new event called Galarian Expedition, which will finally introduce Shiny Zamazenta, as well as the Shiny Galar Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
It’s been an interesting month for Pokemon Go fans, as theMax Outseason kicked off with the introduction ofDynamax Pokemon, Max Battles, and the debut of ShinyZacianduring the Legendary Heroes event.
Now, it’sZamazenta‘s turn. However, the mighty Shield Pokemon doesn’t come alone, as all three Galarian Legendary Birds will also have their Shiny versions debut. Here are all the Galarian Expeditionevent details.
Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event dates & times
The Galarian Expedition event will start onFriday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time and will run until Friday, August 04, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
Masterwork Research: Master Ball
During the Galarian Expedition event players can purchase the Masterwork Research for$7.99(or the equivalent in your local currency). Those who complete it will receive:
It’s worth noting that this particular research does not expire, so you may complete it in your own time.
All Galarian Expedition Masterwork Research: Master Ball Tasks
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 1/4
Task completion reward:x2500 XP, Galarian Stunfisk encounter
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 2/4
Task completion reward:x3500 XP, Galarian Farfetch’d encounter
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 3/4
Task completion reward:x4500 XP, Galarian Wheezing
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 4/4
Task completion reward:x5000 XP, x5000 Stardust, x1 Master Ball
Those who don’t purchase this Masterwork Research will not have access to it after it leaves the shop, and they will not be able to get the Master Ball awarded after completing every step.
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenges
For those looking to tackle a few tasks while out exploring and hunting down Raid battles, there will betwo collection challenges active during the Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event. To get the rewards for these challenges, players must catch or evolve specific species listed before the event comes to an end.
Pokemon Go Field Research rewards & tasks for August 2025
Pokemon Go Battle League Timed Research tasks & rewards
Every Galar Pokemon in Pokemon Go
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 1
In this collection, players will be focused on obtaining a few evolutionary lines. Thankfully, none of these challenges should be too difficult.
Task completion reward:x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Alolan Marowak encounter
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 2
The second challenge focuses on a few Kanto classics, as well as Beldum and Absol. However, this one requires fewer evolutions.
Task completion reward:x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Aerodactyl encounter
Galarian Expedition Field Research Tasks & Rewards
Every day, Pokemon Go players should spin PokeStops to pick up Field Research Tasks for the Galarian Expedition event. These tasks offer awesome rewards, including encounters with Pokemon needed for the collection challenges listed above. Below is every Field Research Task that can be obtained during the event and what rewards they offer.
All Pokemon marked with * can appear Shiny.
How to Catch Shiny Zamazenta
After a long wait, Shiny Zamazenta will finally be introduced into Pokemon Go along with all three Shiny variations of theGalarian Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
Players can acquire Shiny Zamazenta by challenging the Pokemon in 5-Star Raid battles while this event is active.
How to catch the Galarian Birds
The only way to encounter theGalarianLegendary Birds during the Galarian Expedition is by using theDaily Adventure Incense.
After the event, there will be a permanent update to the Pokemon that can appear while using theDaily Adventure Incense.
Wild encounters
Plenty of Pokemon will appear more frequently during the Galar Expedition event andall of them can be Shiny:
That’s all there is to know about the Galarian Expedition event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to stay up to date with all the ongoing events like thePokemon Go Spotlight Hour,Community Day, and thecurrent Raid Boss schedule.
