In Pokémon GO the new Dragonspiral Descent event has started today and brings you 4 new event quests. We at MeinMMO have looked at what these new research tasks are and which ones are particularly worth it.
What kind of quests are there? In Pokémon GO you have the opportunity to receive quests by spinning the Photo Disc at the PokéStops. The field research of December offers numerous tasks for you.
Since the Dragonspiral Descent event is currently ongoing, Niantic has unlocked 4 more tasks for you. You can secure these at the PokéStops throughout the entire event period. However, you have unlimited time to complete the quests.
Once you have spun a task, you will find it in the field view, which you access by clicking on the binoculars. The event research is also marked with the word “Event”.
How long does the Dragon event last? The Dragonspiral Descent runs from December 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM until December 12, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time.
These are the 4 new quests for the Dragonspiral Descent
Just in time for the start of the Dragon event, you can look forward to 4 new quests that will reward you with very special encounters. We have summarized the new field research tasks using the overview from LeekDuck (via leekduck.com).
All the monsters that you can encounter in their shiny form have been marked with a (*).
| Task | Reward |
| Land 3 good Curveball throws in a row | Encounter with Dratini* |
| Win a raid | Encounter with Kapuno* |
| Win a raid in under 60 seconds | Encounter with Sniebel* |
| Win 3 raids | Encounter with Shardrago* |
Are the new event quests worth it?
The rewards for the event quests in the Dragonspiral Descent are really worth it, and you should definitely take advantage of them. There are three interesting dragons you can encounter, and you should also secure the ice and dark Pokémon Sniebel. We’ll explain why these monsters are worth it.
Shardrago
The most interesting of the three dragon Pokémon is Shardrago. This Pokémon is debuting in Pokémon GO during the Dragonspiral Descent and is also available for the first time in its shiny form.
The dragon Pokémon from the Unova region has no pre-evolution or evolution. Its attack, stamina, and defense stats are only average, so it will likely play a lesser role in raids and the PvP league.
Nevertheless, it’s worth securing one or two specimens for the Pokédex entry. And shiny hunters will also get their fill with Shardrago.
You can read more about Shardrago in our following article:
Kapuno
Another interesting Pokémon you can receive as a reward is Kapuno. This dark and dragon-type monster also comes from the 5th generation and can evolve into Trikephalo via Duodino.
Kapuno belongs to the Pokémon that you encounter less frequently in the game. With a bit of luck, you might find a wild specimen in fog or windy weather. Alternatively, you can find it in eggs or rewards from the GO Battle League and special tasks. Currently, Kapuno is also available in the research breakthrough of December.
Even though Kapuno and its evolution don’t have the best stats, you should try to secure a strong specimen. Its final evolution, Trikephalo, is one of the best dark attackers in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you may even encounter a shiny specimen.
Dratini
The third dragon Pokémon from the quest reward is Dratini. This monster from the 1st generation can evolve into Dragonair and then into Dragonite. While Dratini and Dragonair are rather uninteresting for raids and the PvP league, Dragonite can impress as one of the best attackers in the game.
But you can also rely on Dragonite not only in raids. The dragon and flying-type monster also performs well in the Master League according to PvPoke (via pvpoke.com). So it’s also worth securing a strong specimen of Dratini. Of course, this Pokémon is also available in shiny form.
Sniebel
The ice and dark Pokémon Sniebel comes from the 2nd generation. With the help of 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone, it can evolve into Snibunna. This monster can impress with a strong attack, making Snibunna one of the best ice and dark attackers in the game.
If you’re looking for a strong ice and dark Pokémon, it’s worth taking advantage of the field research opportunities. Shiny hunters can also find what they’re looking for with Sniebel.
What do you think about the new field research tasks for the Dragonspiral Descent? Will you take advantage of them? And which of the monsters do you absolutely not want to miss? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO.
In the coming weeks, there’s still a lot happening in Pokémon GO. We’ll show you all events in December and tell you which are especially worth it.
