Niantic added Special Research tasks to Pokémon GO this week, presenting the chance to catch Mew for the first time in the location-based game.
After studying Pokémon and their habitats, Professor Willow has recently found some hints of something mysterious and asks for your help to discover the Mythical Pokémon.
This will challenge you to work your way through eight groups of Special Research tasks in a story-based quest called “A Mythical Discovery,” and, once complete, you will be rewarded with an unmissable opportunity to catch Mew and add the New Species Pokémon to your Pokédex.
These are relatively simple tasks to accomplish that offer their own rewards upon completion, but, what’s important to note, is that they must be done in order – meaning that you shouldn’t try to jump ahead of yourself.
How To Complete Pokémon GO Mew Event ‘A Mythical Discovery’
A Mythical Discovery: 1 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Spin 5 PokéStops
- Catch 10 Pokémon
- Transfer 5 Pokémon
Rewards: 500 XP, 10 Great Balls, 1 Incubator, 3 Lure Modules
A Mythical Discovery: 2 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Earn 2 Candies from Walking
- Make 10 Great Throws
- Hatch 3 Eggs
Rewards: 1000 XP, 2000 Stardust, 3 Incense, 20 Great Balls
A Mythical Discovery: 3 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Reach Trainer Level 15
- Battle in a Gym twice
- Battle in a Raid twice
Rewards: 1500 XP, 1 Charge TM, 1 Fast TM, 2 Star Pieces
A Mythical Discovery: 4 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Earn the Silver Kanto Medal
- Evolve 20 Pokémon
- Earn 5 Candies from Walking
Rewards: 2000 XP, 4000 Stardust, 3 Lure Modules, 20 Great Balls
A Mythical Discovery: 5 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Catch a Ditto
- Make 20 Great Throws
- Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
Rewards: 2500 XP, 1 Premium Raid Pass, 1 Lucky Egg, 15 Revives
A Mythical Discovery: 6 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Evolve a Magikarp
- Battle 10 Raids
- Reach Trainer Level 25
Rewards: 3000 XP, 6000 Stardust, 5 Rare Candy, 3 Incense
A Mythical Discovery: 7 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Catch 50 Pokémon using a Berry
- Make 1 Excellent Curve Throw
- Earn a Gold Kanto Medal
Rewards: 3500 XP, Mew Encounter, 20 Ultra Balls, 8000 Stardust
A Mythical Discovery: 8 of 8
Special Research Tasks:
- Catch Mew
Rewards: 4000 XP, 10000 Stardust, 1 Super Incubator, 20 Mew Candy
