Pokémon GO: Limited Research on Detective Pikachu – Choose this answer

In line with the “Detective Pikachu” event in Pokémon GO, all players can expect a Timed Research with a question and 3 answer options. We will show you the solution, all tasks, and rewards from it.

What kind of event is this? Until October 9, you can participate in the event for the return of Detective Pikachu. During this time, you will receive double experience points for spinning PokéStops. Many Pikachu and their friends are waiting for you in the wild.

Additionally, the Timed Research “Detective Pikachu Returns” is active for you.

Detective Pikachu Returns 1/2

Task	Reward
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms	Encounter with Detective Pikachu*
Complete 3 field research tasks	Encounter with Detective Pikachu*
Complete 6 field research tasks	Encounter with Detective Pikachu*
Explore 1 kilometer	Encounter with Detective Pikachu*
Earn a candy by exploring with your buddy	Encounter with Detective Pikachu*

Stage reward: If you complete all 5 tasks and get the corresponding encounters with Detective Pikachu, you will also receive 1,500 experience points and 1,500 stardust.

Quiz question: After completing the first chapter, Professor Willow will ask you a question. He describes the characteristics and appearance of a certain Pokémon. You will then have the opportunity to select the correct Pokémon from the three options.

Willow explains:

This Pokémon is known for its green accents, but it’s a type of Pokémon that hasn’t been appearing around here recently. It also peddles in deception. You might say it’s not what it seems!

(The German translation follows)

Is he referring to Serpifeu, Bauz, or Mogelbaum? If you choose the correct answer, you will receive an additional encounter with Detective Pikachu. Otherwise, you will only receive some extra XP.

Spoiler: Here you can reveal the correct answer for the quiz

The correct answer is Mogelbaum.

Choose Serpifeu 2/2

Task	Reward
Spin one PokéStop or a Gym	25 XP

Stage reward: 25 XP.

Choose Bauz 2/2

Task	Reward
Spin one PokéStop or a Gym	25 XP

Stage reward: 25 XP.

Choose Mogelbaum 2/2

Task	Reward
Spin one PokéStop or Gym	Encounter with Detective Pikachu

Stage reward: 25 XP.

After these two chapters, the Timed Research for Detective Pikachu ends. No further tasks will follow.

What do you think of the little quiz within the research? Should Niantic do this more often or would you prefer to just select paths and complete tasks during a research? Share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players.

You can also find an overview of all events in October 2023 for Pokémon GO with us.