Pokémon fans continue to be treated well in 2026, with a slew of major releases celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary, and there are rewards to earn in Pokémon Go for completing the Pressure Rising Special Research.
Pokémon Go‘s 30th anniversary event began on March 3 and is due to run until March 9, forming part of the month’s packed calendar, which also includes the All Out Event next weekend, bringing back almost every Pokémon ever released in the game.
If you’re working your way through the Pressure Rising Special Research Tasks and want to know all the available rewards, Insider Gaming has you covered.
Pokémon Go 30th Anniversary Pressure Rising Special Research Tasks & Rewards
The Pressure Rising Special Research Tasks in Pokémon Go are split into six different parts. However, not all parts are available immediately.
Tasks in the Pressure Rising Special Research are relatively simple, providing a host of useful rewards, although they’re not exactly going to be a game-changer.
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Rewards include additional Poke Balls, Incense, and Pokémon encounters, alongside additional rewards when all tasks in a specific group are ticked off.
The table below contains all of the Special Research Tasks and their rewards. More will be added when available.
| Group | Special Research Task | Reward | Group Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | Spin 12 Pokéstops or Gyms | Incense x1 | Star Piece x1 Stardust x2025 2025 XP |
| 1/6 | Use an Incense | Poke Ball x20 | — |
| 1/6 | Catch 12 Pokémon | Lucky Egg x1 | — |
| 2/6 | Make 10 Nice Throws | Incense x1 | Ultra Ball x20 Stardust x2025 2025 XP |
| 2/6 | Explore 2km | Magneton Encounter | — |
| 2/6 | Complete 6 Field Research Tasks | Great Ball x20 | — |
Where Are The Rest of The Pressure Rising Special Research Tasks & Rewards?
Pokémon Go will add additional Special Research Tasks to the Pressure Rising group every day during the 30th anniversary celebration that runs until March 9.
Based on the schedule and how many groups there are to complete, additional Special Research Tasks will be added every day for the six days of the event.
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The daily sets of Special Research Tasks shouldn’t take too long to complete and can be ticked off without much focus. Instead, simply go about how you usually would on Pokémon Go, and the tasks will be completed in the background.
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