In Pokémon GO there is new research called “To the Next Level”. But this raises question marks.
What kind of research is this? On social media, some trainers are currently sharing the research “To the Next Level”. It apparently involves a special research task with a total of 14 steps.
The strange thing is: The research was seemingly unlocked for the first players last night, but not for everyone. There is also no information on the official Pokémon pages and channels about whether this research should exist now or who gets it.
Players are puzzled: Currently, there is a lot of speculation about what conditions are tied to unlocking the research. Some suspected that it has to do with the player’s level, but a clear level threshold cannot be identified based on the previous players who have commented on this in the Pokémon GO subreddit (via reddit).
Considerations like the start time of an account also play a role right now, or whether you might receive the research as a returning player. Some players suspect it may be about allowing trainers to catch up if they haven’t played for a while. However, it remains unclear what the actual trigger for the research is.
MeinMMO has inquired with Niantic. This article will be updated as soon as official information is available.
What is included in “To the Next Level” from Pokémon GO?
So far, it seems to be a larger-scale special research project that mainly includes simple tasks and rewards. However, since only a limited number of players have shared their results from the research so far, not much is known about the content.
Tasks and Rewards of To the Next Level – Step 1/14
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 5 Nanab berries |
| Use 3 Nanab berries while catching Pokémon | 5 Razz berries |
| Use 3 Razz berries while catching Pokémon | 5 Pokéballs |
| Level reward | 200 XP, 200 Stardust, Pokémon reward |
More steps will be added in the future as they become known.
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? In addition to the new research, the current event is especially significant: The Harvest Festival in Pokémon GO is starting now. Here, the shiny debut of Olini is particularly interesting, as it can evolve into Olivinio and Olithena. So, you can get a shiny monster here. But there are also some interesting bonuses. You can find all the information about the Harvest Festival in Pokémon GO here.
