How to Get Shiny Jirachi in Pokémon Go: Wish Granted Masterwork Research Steps, Tasks & Rewards Explained

Looking for a big challenge in Pokémon Go? The shiny Jirachi “Wish Granted” Masterwork Research is back for the 9th Anniversary event! If you’ve missed out before or just want to finally grab that ultra-rare shiny, now’s your chance. But heads up: it’s not a walk in the park. This quest will take you weeks, maybe even months, but hey—shiny Jirachi is on the line!

How to unlock the Wish Granted Masterwork Research
Step-by-step breakdown of all tasks and rewards
Is it worth spending $4.99?
How rare is shiny Jirachi, really?

How to get the “Wish Granted” Masterwork Research

To get started, buy the “Masterwork Research: Wish Granted” pass from the in-game shop for $4.99. Once you buy it, there’s no time limit—so you can chip away at these tasks at your own pace. This is a global version of the research, not to be confused with the one from the Go Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas.

All “Wish Granted” Research Steps and Rewards

There are six steps to complete, each with some pretty hefty requirements. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1 of 6

Catch 385 Pokémon from the Kanto region (385 XP)
Catch 385 Pokémon from the Johto region (385 XP)
Catch 385 Pokémon from the Hoenn region (385 XP)
Get a Gold Hoenn Medal (30 Ultra Balls)

Rewards: 10 Kyogre Candy, 10 Groudon Candy, 10 Rayquaza Candy
Tip: You’ll need to register 90 different Pokémon from Hoenn for the Gold Medal.

Step 2 of 6

Have 10 Best Buddies (1 Poffin)
Earn a heart with your buddy 20 days in a row (1 Poffin)

Rewards: 3850 XP, 3 Rare Candy

Step 3 of 6

Catch 10 Kecleon (1 Incense)
Spin a PokéStop 20 days in a row (1 Incense)

Rewards: 3,850 XP, 3 Rare Candy

Step 4 of 6

Obtain a Lucky Pokémon in a trade (1 Lure Module)
Make 385 excellent throws (1 Lucky Egg)

Rewards: 3,850 XP, 3 Rare Candy

Step 5 of 6

Catch 1,000 Pokémon (1,000 Stardust)
Catch a Pokémon 7 days in a row (7 Golden Razz Berries)
Reach level 40 (4,000 Stardust)

Rewards: 3,850 XP, Shiny Jirachi encounter, 3,850 Stardust

Step 6 of 6

Claim reward (1 Star Piece)
Claim reward (1 Lucky Egg)

Rewards: 3,850 XP, 20 Jirachi Candy, 3,850 Stardust

Is the Masterwork Research worth it?

Let’s be real: Is it worth $4.99? That depends on how much you want shiny Jirachi. The other rewards—candy, Stardust, XP—are nice but not exclusive. But shiny Jirachi? It’s incredibly rare. According to Serebii.net, it’s only been available in a handful of events outside Pokémon Go, mostly in Japan and Hong Kong.

If you’re a shiny hunter or a Jirachi fan, this is probably your best shot for a long time. Just be ready for the grind!