The Kanto Tour in Pokémon GO has launched worldwide and brings, among other things, a special research focused on Shiny Ditto! We show you the steps you need to complete.
Here’s what it’s about: Every player who has a ticket for the Kanto Tour has access to special research named “Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto”. You can reach Shiny Ditto and other Pokémon in 8 steps.
To give you an accurate overview of all tasks, we will outline all 8 steps and their rewards here.
Special Research “Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto” – All Steps
In total, there are 8 steps, each with 3 tasks. At stage 1 and 8, all tasks are already completed, and you only need to collect the rewards.
Generally, this also revolves around the Kanto region, but you do not have to catch specific Kanto monsters to complete the tasks.
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 1/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Already completed | 10 Pokéballs |
| Already completed | 3 Razz Berries |
| Already completed | 3 Potions |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive 150 XP, an encounter with Charmander or Bulbasaur, and 3 Incense
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 2/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Use an Incense | 50 Pokéballs |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Encounter with Tangela |
| Take a snapshot of Bulbasaur or Charmander | A Snorlax |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive 25 Candy of Charmander or Bulbasaur, an encounter with Chansey, and 50 Pokéballs.
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 3/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Earn 3 hearts with your buddy | 300 Stardust |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | 500 XP |
| Evolve a Bulbasaur or Charmander | 25 Candy of Charmander or Bulbasaur |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive 2 Incense, an encounter with Grimer, and 25 Ultra Balls
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 4/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Use an Incense | A Lure Module |
| Send 3 Gifts to Friends | 5 Nanab Berries |
| Trade 3 Pokémon with Friends | 25 Candy of Charmander or Bulbasaur |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive 500 Stardust, an encounter with Slurpuff and 25 Grimer Candy
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 5/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Land 3 Nice Throws in a row | Encounter with Aerodactyl |
| Catch 10 different types of Pokémon | A Star Piece |
| Use 20 Berries while catching Pokémon | 25 Candy of Charmander or Bulbasaur |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive a Raid Pass, an encounter with Snorlax, and 25 Grimer Candy.
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 6/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon | 25 Candy of Charmander or Bulbasaur |
| Battle in 3 Raids | 20 Mewtwo Candy |
| Evolve a Pokémon | A Avatar Hat |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive a Fast TM, an encounter with Lapras, and a Charge TM
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 7/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | 3000 XP |
| Catch 15 different types of Pokémon | 3 Rare Candies |
| Send 20 Pokémon | 3000 XP |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive a Lure Module, an encounter with Shiny Ditto, and a Lucky Egg
Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto 8/8:
| Task | Reward |
| Already completed | 3000 XP |
| Already completed | 3000 Stardust |
| Already completed | 3000 XP |
Stage Reward: If you complete all tasks, you will receive 20 Ditto Candy, 20 Mew Candy, and 10 Stickers
So here’s how to get Shiny Ditto: You need to complete stage 7/8. You will then receive a guaranteed encounter with Ditto. The Pokémon cannot flee, so don’t worry about it and don’t waste good Pokéballs on it.
This is what you unlock: If you master all 8 steps of the special research, you will receive the next special research. However, this research will be trickier and last longer than a day. In the end, you will get Shiny Mew, which you can catch without any problems.
If you want Shiny Mew, you must also complete this special research.
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