Pokemon Go A Thousand Year Slumber Special Research tasks and rewards guide

For those who want to catch the mythical Jirachi in Pokemon Go, the A Thousand Year Slumber Special Research must be completed.

In 2019, Niantic introduced a Special Research challenge, one that allows trainers to unlock Gen III mythical creature Jirachi. This challenge is still available, giving Pokemon Go players a continued opportunity to encounter the fan favorite.

The quest in search of the mythical Pokemon is broken into seven stages and for those wondering, it won’t be completed quickly

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Pokemon Go A Thousand Year Slumber Special Research tasks

Here are the list of tasks for the A Thousand Year Slumber in Pokemon Go, courtesy of Leek Duck:

Step 1 of 7

Catch 25 Pokemon – 1,000 XP
Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms – Jigglypuff Encounter
Make 3 new Friends – Feebas Encounter

Rewards: Moss Lure, Glacial Lure and Magnetic Lure

Step 2 of 7

Catch 3 Whismur – 10 Whismiur Candies
Evolve a Feebas – 1,500 XP
Get a Gold Medal for the Hoenn Pokedex – 1,500 XP

Rewards: 2,000 Stardust, 10 Pokeballs and three Incense

Step 3 of 7

Take a snapshot of Loudred – Snorlax Encounter
Make 3 Great Throws in a row – 2,000 XP
Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy – 2,000 XP

Rewards: 20 Silver Pinap berries, three Star Pieces and 2,000 Stardust

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Step 4 of 7

Catch 50 Psychic or Steel-type Pokemon – 2,500 XP
Power up Pokemon 10 times – 2,500 XP
Send 10 gifts to friends – 2,500 XP

Rewards: Fast TM, Premium Raid Pass and Charge TM

Step 5 of 7

Battle a team leader three times – Kricketune Encounter
Win against another trainer seven times – 3,000 XP
Win five raids – 3,000 XP

Rewards: three Rare Candies, 20 Ultra Balls and 3,000 Stardust

Step 6 of 7

Take five photos of Psychic or Steel-type Pokemon – Chimecho Encounter
Make three excellent curveball throws – Bronzong Encounter
Spin a Pokestop seven days in a row – 4,000 XP

Rewards: 10 Silver Pinap berries, 10 Star Pieces and 5,000 Stardust

Step 7 of 7

Claim Reward – 4,500 XP
Claim Reward – 4,500 XP
Claim Reward – 4,500 XP

Rewards: Jirachi encounter, 20 Candy, and one T-Shirt

Jirachi will be waiting upon completion. Fortunately, the pressure is somewhat off when you do finally encounter it as you will have unlimited attempts to catch the Wish Pokemon.