The Journey to Paldea event is the first event to kick off Pokemon GO’s Precious Paths Season. The Event, which begins on December 2, 2025, offers players a chance to obtain a series of Paldean-native Pokemon. In addition to this, there are also Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges that can be completed throughout the event to earn handy bonuses such as resources, XP, and even additional encounters with featured Pokemon.
If you’re wondering what Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges are available during Pokemon GO’s Journey to Paldea event, a complete summary of them and what rewards they provide upon completion has been outlined in the guide below.
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- All Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, & Rewards in Pokemon GO’s Journey to Paldea Event
All Field Research Tasks, Collection Challenges, & Rewards in Pokemon GO’s Journey to Paldea Event
In Pokemon GO, the Journey to Paldea event will run from December 2, 2025 at 10 AM local time, until December 9, 2025 at 8 PM local time. This gives players a one-week period to get all of their Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges completed. In addition to this, there is also additional Paid Timed Research that can be purchased for $1.99 USD, providing additional tasks and rewards to keep Trainers going through the event.
Pokemon GO Journey to Paldea – All Field Research Tasks & Rewards
There are just three Field Research Tasks available to complete during the Journey to Paldea event.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 different species of Pokemon | Nacli |
| Power up Pokemon 10 times | Nacli |
| Make 10 Great Throws | Bagon Larvitar |
Pokemon GO Journey to Paldea – All Collection Challenges & Rewards
There are two different Collection Challenges for Trainers to complete, named after the copies of the Pokemon games based in Paldea – Scarlet & Violet.
Journey to Paldea: Scarlet Collection Challenge
- Larvitar
- Drifloon
- Stunky
- Skrelp
- Oranguru
Rewards: Larvitar, 5000 XP, Stardust x3000
Journey to Paldea: Violet Collection Challenge
- Bagon
- Misdreavus
- Clauncher
- Passimian
- Nacli
Rewards: Bagon, 5000 XP, 3000x Stardust
Pokemon GO Journey to Paldea Premium Timed Research – All Tasks & Rewards
The Premium Timed Research can be purchased for $1.99 USD, or the same price equivalent in your local currency. However, all tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by the event end date of December 9, 2025, at 8 PM local time.
Journey to Paldea Premium Timed Research: Step 1
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 3 Pokemon | Bagon |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Bagon |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 12 Pokemon | Bagon |
| Catch 12 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 16 Pokemon | Bagon |
| Catch 16 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 18 Pokemon | Bagon |
| Catch 18 Pokemon | Larvitar |
| Catch 20 Pokemon | Bagon |
Step Completion rewards:
- Nacli
- Premium Battle Pass x2
- Stardust x3000