At the end of the Alola season, you will receive a bonus special research in Pokémon GO, where you can choose from four different themes. We at MeinMMO looked at what tasks you need to solve and what rewards you will receive.
What kind of research is it? In Pokémon GO, the Alola season has been running since March 1, 2022, during which you have received a total of four different special researches related to the islands of the Alola region:
- Special research for Mele-Mele Island
- Special research for Akala Island
- Special research for Ula-Ula Island
- Special research for Poni Island
Now the current season is coming to an end, and there will be a closing event in Pokémon GO called “Alola to Alola”. Those who have completed the four provided special researches in the last weeks or secure a corresponding ticket in the in-game shop will receive a bonus special research.
In this research, the islands Mele-Mele, Akala, Ula-Ula, and Poni will be addressed again, so you can choose one of the islands within the research. You must always complete the first task, regardless of your island choice.
Alola to Alola 1/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 1 Pokémon | Encounter with Rowlet |
| Catch 4 Pokémon | Encounter with Litten |
| Catch 7 Pokémon | Encounter with Piplup |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 15 Poké Balls.
Alola to Alola 2/4
On this table, you need to decide which of the following islands will be featured in the further course of the quests, otherwise, no further tasks will be added for you. By clicking on the individual islands, you will go directly to the task overview:
Depending on your choice, the respective tasks and rewards will differ from here. What awaits you on the 3rd and 4th tables of the individual islands has been summarized for you below.
Mele-Mele Island
If you have chosen Mele-Mele Island, you can expect the following tasks about your friends and buddy:
Alola to Alola – Mele-Mele Island 3/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Land 3 great throws | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Send 5 gifts to friends | 1 Snorlax |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 silver Razz Berries.
Alola to Alola – Mele-Mele Island 4/4
| Task | Reward |
| Send 15 gifts to friends | 1 Snorlax |
| Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon | 15 Hyper Balls |
| Trade 3 Pokémon | 1 Star Piece |
| Earn 10 hearts with your buddy | 3 golden Razz Berries |
| Find a new friend | 1 Lure Module |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive an encounter with Alola Raichu, 4 Lucky Eggs, and a hat in the Choreograph Cheerleading style for your avatar.
Akala Island
If you have chosen Akala Island, you will find quests related to exploring your surroundings below:
Alola to Alola – Akala Island 3/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Land 3 great throws | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Walk 2 km | 1 Incense |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 silver Razz Berries.
Alola to Alola – Akala Island 4/4
| Task | Reward |
| Walk 7 km | 1 Incense |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 15 Hyper Balls |
| Complete 3 field researches | 1 Star Piece |
| Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon | 3 golden Razz Berries |
| Hatch 3 eggs | 1 Super Incubator |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive an encounter with Alola Marowak, 2 Incubators, and a hat in the Choreograph Hula style for your avatar.
Ula-Ula Island
On Ula-Ula Island, everything revolves around catching and throwing. So look forward to the following tasks and rewards:
Alola to Alola – Ula-Ula Island 3/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Land 3 great throws | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Catch 5 different types of Pokémon | 1 Lure Module |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 silver Razz Berries.
Alola to Alola – Ula-Ula Island 4/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | 1 Glacier Lure Module |
| Land 10 Curveball throws | 15 Hyper Balls |
| Use 15 Berries to catch Pokémon | 1 Star Piece |
| Land 5 great throws in a row | 3 golden Razz Berries |
| Catch 15 different types of Pokémon | 1 Magnetic Lure Module |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive an encounter with Alola Vulpix, 4 Incense, and a hat in the Choreograph Flamenco style for your avatar.
Poni Island
On Poni Island, you can prove your battle skills in the GO Battle League and in fights against Team GO Rocket:
Alola to Alola – Poni Island 3/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Land 3 great throws | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat 2 Grunts from Team GO Rocket | 1 Rocket Radar |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 silver Razz Berries.
Alola to Alola – Poni Island 4/4
| Task | Reward |
| Participate in 10 battles in the GO Battle League | 1 Rocket Radar |
| Defeat 4 Grunts from Team GO Rocket | 15 Hyper Balls |
| Make 10 Power-Ups to Pokémon | 1 Star Piece |
| Defeat a boss from Team GO Rocket | 3 golden Razz Berries |
| Win 3 battles in the GO Battle League | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
Stage reward: If you complete all tasks on this table, you will also receive an encounter with Alola Exeggutor, 3 Star Pieces, and a hat in the Choreograph Buyo style for your avatar.
What do you think of the bonus special research? Which of the islands will you choose? Let us know in the comments.
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