In Pokémon GO a new limited research was launched today, on September 22. Under the name “Mega Buddy Challenge” you will find it in the Today overview. We will show you all tasks and rewards.
What’s new in Pokémon GO: On the morning of September 22, 2020, the third event week for Mega Pokémon started. The event itself brings a new shiny and special, large Pokémon to Pokémon GO.
The new limited research is available to every trainer. You can simply participate and don’t have to pay anything. You will be rewarded with Mega Energy, berries, Poké Balls, Stardust, and experience points. Encounters with Pokémon are also included.
We will show you all tasks and the rewards you will receive in the limited research “Mega Buddy Challenge”.
- The research is available from September 22 until September 28 at 10:00 PM local time
- Complete this research if you want Mega Gengar
Limited Special Research “Mega Buddy Challenge”
As you know from past limited researches, this one is also divided into 4 steps with three tasks each. If you complete the 3 tasks of a step, you will receive rewards for each task and overall stage rewards for completion.
Step 1/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | 3 Razz Berries |
| Make 5 Great Throws | 3 Poké Balls |
| Feed your buddy 3 snacks | Encounter with Houndoom |
Stage Reward: 35 Mega Energy for Beedrill, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 experience points.
Step 2/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 3 Nanab Berries |
| Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon | 5 Poké Balls |
| Earn a candy by walking with your buddy | Encounter with Spheal |
Stage Reward: 40 Mega Energy for Beedrill, 1,000 Stardust, and 2,000 experience points.
Step 3/4
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 9 different species of Pokémon | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Perform a Mega Evolution | 3 Ultra Balls |
| Earn 7 hearts with your buddy | Encounter with Haunter |
Stage Reward: 60 Mega Energy for Beedrill, 1,000 Stardust, and 2,000 experience points.
Step 4/4
| Task | Reward |
| Already completed | 3 Silver Nanab Berries |
| Already completed | 10 Poké Balls |
| Already completed | 5 Hyper Balls |
Stage Reward: 2,500 Stardust, 5,000 experience points, and an encounter with Snorlax.
What about Mega Gengar?
Niantic says: In the event announcement, the developers explained: “Complete the limited research during this event to have a chance to unlock exclusive limited research during this year’s Halloween event. This will bring Mega Gengar to Pokémon GO for the first time.” (via pokemongo.nianticlabs.com)
What does that mean? Niantic’s wording is quite vague and allows for speculation. It is currently assumed that it is a task along the lines of “If enough players complete the research, the Mega Gengar research will be available for Halloween.” Therefore, as many trainers as possible should complete this research.
How do you like the new research in Pokémon GO? Do you think it’s a good idea that there were no Mega Raids as a task?
The next event is already around the corner – Fashionable Kissling with ribbons and new shinies is waiting.
