Catch Volcanion and More: Complete Guide to Pokémon Go Fest 2025 ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Special Research

Ready to catch a Mythical Pokémon? If you’re joining the Pokémon Go Fest: Global 2025, the brand-new ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Special Research is your ticket to Volcanion and some awesome rewards! Here’s everything you need to know, step by step, with all the key tasks and prizes, so you don’t miss out on anything during this year’s event.

How to unlock the ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Volcanion Special Research
All six steps of the quest, with rewards
Tips on getting rare Pokémon and exclusive items
Useful links and guides for Zacian, Zamazenta, and more

How to start the ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Special Research

To get this Special Research, just log in to Pokémon Go during the Go Fest: Global 2025 event (June 28 and 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time). Once it’s unlocked, you can finish it whenever you want, but remember: event bonuses will make things much easier, so don’t wait too long!

All ‘Full Steam Ahead’ quest steps and rewards

Step 1 of 6

Spin 12 PokéStops or Gyms – 1 Incense
Use an Incense – 20 Poké Balls
Catch 12 Pokémon – 1 Lucky Egg

Rewards: 1 Star Piece, Pikachu (red top hat) encounter, 2,025 XP

Step 2 of 6

Make 10 nice throws – 1 Incense
Explore 2 km – Klefki encounter
Complete 6 Field Research tasks – 20 Great Balls

Rewards: 20 Ultra Balls, Flabébé (orange) encounter, 2,025 XP

Step 3 of 6

Catch 30 different species of Pokémon – Popplio encounter
Power up water-type Pokémon 20 times – 25 Popplio Candy
Evolve 5 water-type Pokémon – 3 Popplio Candy XL

Rewards: 5 Zacian and Zamazenta stickers, 1 Super Incubator, 1 Rainy Lure Module

Step 4 of 6

Catch 30 different species of Pokémon – Fuecoco encounter
Power up fire-type Pokémon 20 times – 25 Fuecoco Candy
Evolve 5 fire-type Pokémon – 3 Fuecoco Candy XL

Rewards: 5 Volcanion Sticker, 1 Poffin, 1 Lure Module

Step 5 of 6

Earn 10 hearts with your buddy – Carbink encounter
Hatch 3 eggs – 1 Incense
Evolve 6 Pokémon – 3 Golden Razz Berries

Rewards: Volcanion T-shirt cosmetic, Volcanion encounter, 25 Volcanion Candy
If you already caught Volcanion at a previous in-person Go Fest, you’ll get 25 Volcanion Candy instead of the encounter.

Step 6 of 6

Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days – 2,025 XP
Earn 2 candies exploring with Volcanion as your buddy – 2,025 Stardust
Send a gift to a friend – 2,025 XP

Rewards: 1 Rare Candy XL, 5 Volcanion Candy XL, 2,025 XP

Don’t miss extra rewards and rare encounters!

The ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Special Research isn’t just about Volcanion. You’ll get a chance to catch Pokémon like Klefki (usually region-locked!) and other cool rewards like XL Candy, Star Piece, and exclusive stickers. Plus, with event perks active, your progress will be much faster.