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Pokémon GO Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research Tasks and Rewards

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Pokémon GO has seemed to have event after event lately and that hasn’t stopped throughout December which just saw its big Community Day wrap up. And just as it did another new event began, this time centered around Jessie and James and their search for shiny Celebi. The Mythical Pokémon is the ultimate prize of the new Special Research as well, but there’s a lot more to it than just that. Here’s our Pokémon GO Distracted by Something Shiny guide with all the tasks and Rewards.

Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research Tasks and Rewards

Below are all four stages for the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research. This isn’t a terribly difficult challenge, but some of the steps might take a while. Patience will help you get through, while also making sure you check into the game often. One task has you beating Jessie or James 4 times, so make sure you accomplish that while they are still around, which should be through December 25th at least. Thankfully it only takes two balloons to finish, since you fight both. Here’s the rest of the tasks and rewards…

Stage 1 of 4

  • Transfer 10 Pokémon – 20 Ultra Balls
  • Catch 10 Grass Type Pokémon – Nuzleaf encounter
  • Evolve 3 Grass Type Pokémon – Cottonee encounter

Rewards: Diglett encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Stage 2 of 4

  • Play with your Buddy 10 time – 1 Poffin
  • Take a snapshot of a Grass Type Pokémon – Combee encounter
  • Give your Buddy 10 treats – Cherubi encounter

Rewards: Pinsir encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Stage 3 of 4

  • Defeat Jessie or James 4 times – 5 Max Revives
  • Make 5 Great Curveball Throws – Hoothoot encounter
  • Hatch 3 Eggs – Whimsicott encounter

Rewards: Vibrava encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Stage 4 of 4

  • Claim Reward – 500 XP
  • Claim Reward – Oddish encounter
  • Claim Reward – Foongus encounter

Rewards: Shiny Celebi encounter, 500 XP, and 1,000 XP

So that’s our Pokémon GO Distracted by Something Shiny guide with all the tasks and Rewards. Now go get that shiny Celebi.


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