How to get Diancie & Mega Diancie from Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research: Tasks, rewards, shiny availability, more
NianticGo Fest 2023 marks the debut of Diancie and Mega Diancie in Pokemon Go. Players attending the in-person events in New York need to complete a Special Research to catch the Mythical Pokemon in the game. So, here are all the details about the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research, including how you can get Diancie and Mega Diancie.
Pokemon Go has set the excitement bar high with its Go Fest Event 2023, and players are soaring with not only the debut of Mega Rayquaza but also a Special Research featuring Diancie as well as Mega Diancie. Players in New York City can now get their hands on this powerful Mythical Pokemon by completing the various stages of the Research.
Players want to know the tasks and rewards of the Go Fest 2023 Special Research, and if the shinies of Diancie and Mega Diancie are available in Pokemon Go.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research, including the details on Diancie and Mega Diancie.
- How to obtain Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research
- Special Research tasks & rewards
- Diancie & Mega Diancie shiny availability
How to obtain Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research
Pokemon Go players in New York who have purchased the Go Fest 2023 ticket can get the Special Research by logging into the game. The Special Research should be completed between August 18, 2023, at 9 AM local time to August 20, 2023, at 7 PM local time.
Players should note that completing the tasks requires them to be physically present in the park where Go Fest 2023 is being hosted.
NianticPokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research tasks & rewards
Here are all the tasks and rewards of the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research:
Stage (1/5)
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Send 3 Gifts to Friends | 2x Incense |
| Use an Incense | 23x PokeBall |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | 3x Pinap Berry |
The stage rewards include 2x Razz Berry, 2x Incubator, and an Aerodactyl encounter.
Stage (2/5)
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin 5 PokeStops in the Dark Jungle Habitat | Dewpider encounter |
| In the Dark Jungle Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught | 25x Dewpider Candy |
| Spin 5 PokeStops in the Fairy Garden Habitat | Petilil encounter |
| In the Fairy Garden Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught | 25x Petilil Candy |
| Spin 5 PokeStops in the Ice Plains Habitat | Galarian Mr.Mime encounter |
| In the Ice Plains Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught | 25x Mr.Mime Candy |
| Spin 5 PokeStops in the Volcano Island Habitat | Lucario encounter |
| In the Volcano Island Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught | 25x Lucario Candy |
The stage rewards include 2x Razz Berry, 2x Pinap Berry, and a Carbink encounter.
Stage (3/5)
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks | 23x Great Ball |
| Catch 15 Pokemon | 2023 Stardust |
| Make 3 Great Throws | 2023 XP |
The stage rewards include 2x Golden Razz Berry, 2x Silver Pinap Berry, and a Diancie encounter.
Stage (4/5)
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 different species of Pokemon | 23x Ultra Ball |
| Power up a Pokemon 10 times | 2x Star Piece |
| Earn 2023 Stardust | 2023 XP |
The stage rewards include 300 Diancie Mega Energy, Go Fest 2023 T-shirt (in-game), and Treasure Map Pose.
Stage (5/5)
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Mega Evolve Diancie | 3x Rare Candy |
| Make a new Friend | 25x Diancie Candy |
| Trade Pokemon 3 times | 2x Lure Modules |
The stage rewards include 20x Diancie Candy XL, 5x Diancie Stickers, and Diancie T-shirt (in-game).
NianticCan Diancie & Mega Diancie be shiny in Pokemon Go Fest 2023?
No, shiny Diancie and Mega Diancie are not available in Pokemon Go Fest 2023.
As Diance is a Mythical Pokemon, it will likely be a while before its shiny is released in Pokemon Go. We will provide an update when shiny Diancie is available.
That’s all you need to know about the Diancie and Mega Diancie Pokemon Go Fest 2023. For more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:
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