Want Keldeo? Here’s Every ‘Tales of Transformation’ Special Research Step and Reward — Claim Before Dec. 2!
Pokémon Go’s new season, Tales of Transformation, runs through Dec. 2 and includes a seasonal Special Research that rewards an encounter with Keldeo. A few steps are live now, with the rest arriving as the season progresses. Remember: you must claim the research during the season, but once you start it you have unlimited time to finish.
1. ‘Tales of Transformation’ step 1 of 8
2. ‘Tales of Transformation’ step 2 of 8
3. ‘Tales of Transformation’ step 3 of 8
4. ‘Tales of Transformation’ step 4 of 8
5. ‘Tales of Transformation’ step 5 of 8
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‘Tales of Transformation’ step 1 of 8
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‘Tales of Transformation’ step 1 of 8
Complete these tasks to start the research and get your first Keldeo reward. The objectives focus on Water- and Fighting-type activity, plus basic stops and power-ups.
- Catch 25 water- or fighting-type Pokémon (reward: 15 Poké Balls)
- Power up water- or fighting-type Pokémon 15 times (reward: 5 Revives)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms (reward: 1 Charged TM)
Rewards: an encounter with Keldeo, a Keldeo T-Shirt cosmetic, and 3 Keldeo Candy XL. If you already have a Keldeo from the previous paid ticket, you will receive 50 Keldeo Candy instead of the encounter.
‘Tales of Transformation’ step 2 of 8
This step expands to general catches, powering, and a little walking. It’s straightforward and quick to complete.
- Catch 30 Pokémon (reward: 2,500 Stardust)
- Power up Pokémon 15 times (reward: 5 Super Potions)
- Explore 5 km (reward: 2,500 XP)
Rewards: 25 Keldeo Candy, 647 XP, and 647 Stardust.
‘Tales of Transformation’ step 3 of 8
This stage asks for a mix of powering, hatching, evolving, and XP farming. It hands out Candy and useful items.
- Power up Pokémon 15 times (reward: 10 Poké Balls)
- Hatch 3 eggs (reward: 1 Lucky Egg)
- Evolve 5 Pokémon (reward: 15 Pinap Berries)
- Earn 6,470 XP (reward: 1 Fast TM)
Rewards: 10 Keldeo Candy, 647 XP, and 3 Keldeo Candy XL.
‘Tales of Transformation’ step 4 of 8
This step leans on powering, berry usage, and raids. It’s useful for players who raid regularly.
- Power up Pokémon 15 times (reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (reward: 2,500 Stardust)
- Win 3 raids (reward: 2,500 XP)
- Earn 6,470 XP (reward: 1 Charged TM)
Rewards: 10 Keldeo Candy, 647 XP, and 3 Keldeo Candy XL.
‘Tales of Transformation’ step 5 of 8
This step of the research isn’t available yet. The remaining steps will roll out during the season; this guide will be updated once Niantic adds them.
Notes and timing
The season ends on Dec. 2, so make sure to claim the Special Research while the season is active. After you claim it, you can finish the tasks at your own pace. By the end of the season, you’ll be able to convert Keldeo into its Resolute Form for the first time in Pokémon Go.
