Jump-Start Research

"Jump-Start Research" is the exclusive Special Research for the 2019 anniversary event. You must have began this quest during the event window in order to progress.

STAGE 1

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Ah, Trainer! Good to see you! There's a lot to do this summer! New things to experience--new Pokémon to find! Let's start with a few simple tasks to help you get your bearings.

OBJECTIVES

MAKE A NEW FRIEND
REWARD: 5000 XP

CATCH 3 POKEMON WITH A WEATHER BOOST
REWARD: 5000 XP

HATCH AN EGG
REWARD: 5000 XP

GRAND REWARD

LUCKY EGG
QUANTITY: 2

DRATINI
QUANTITY: 1

STARDUST
QUANTITY: 15000

STAGE 2

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Wow, is that a Dratini you've found? That's quite a rare Pokémon! I can tell this Dratini has the potential to become a close friend of yours! Why don't you two take some time to get to know each other?

OBJECTIVES

EARN A BUDDY CANDY
REWARD: 30 DRATINI CANDY

TAKE A PHOTO OF DRATINI
REWARD: 30 DRATINI CANDY

EVOLVE A DRATINI
REWARD: 10000 XP

GRAND REWARD

PREMIUM RAID PASS
QUANTITY: 1

STARDUST
QUANTITY: 15000

LUCKY EGG
QUANTITY: 1

STAGE 3

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Impressive! Dragonair is a powerful Pokémon in its own right. Let's get Dragonair ready to battle! You can try taking on other Trainers or working together to take down huge Raid Bosses!

OBJECTIVES

POWER UP A POKEMON 10 TIMES
REWARD: 15000 XP

BATTLE A TRAINER IN THE GREAT LEAGUE
REWARD: 15000 XP

BATTLE IN A RAID
REWARD: 15000 XP

GRAND REWARD

LUCKY EGG
QUANTITY: 2

XP
QUANTITY: 15000

STAR PIECE
QUANTITY: 2

STAGE 4

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Nice work! You and your Pokémon make a great team! There are many new kinds of Pokémon that have started appearing recently in the world. You should take a look and see if you can find anything new.

OBJECTIVES

CATCH 5 DIFFERENT POKEMON
REWARD: CHIMCHAR

CATCH A LEGENDARY POKEMON
REWARD: PIPLUP

HATCH 3 EGGS
REWARD: TURTWIG

GRAND REWARD

LUCKY EGG
QUANTITY: 2

SHINY EEVEE
QUANTITY: 1

STARDUST
QUANTITY: 15000

STAGE 5

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Amazing! You found some rare Pokémon that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region already? And is that... a Shiny Pokémon? Amazing! I've never seen an Eevee like that before! Shiny Pokémon have a rare and distinct coloration that sets them apart from others of their species! Let's commemorate this moment! Why don't you take a snapshot and celebrate with friends?

OBJECTIVES

TAKE A PHOTO OF EEVEE
REWARD: 30000 XP

SEND 5 GIFTS
REWARD: 30000 XP

TRADE 3 POKEMON
REWARD: 30000 XP

GRAND REWARD

LAPRAS
QUANTITY: 1

XP
QUANTITY: 30000

LUCKY EGG
QUANTITY: 2

STAGE 6

PROFESSOR WILLOW: Wow, a wild Lapras sought you out? Looks like you're going to do great this summer! They say Trainers and Pokémon are most powerful when they band together. Good luck! It's time to GO!