Scheduled Search Guide for the Pokémon GO Johto Celebration Event

Johto Celebration Event Research Tasks and Timed Rewards

Below are the Timed Research tasks and rewards for the Johto Celebration event in Pokémon GO. This is expected to last the entire event, which runs from Jan.26 to Jan.31 at 20 p.m. ET. Complete it while the event is live to get the rewards listed below.

• Catch 15 Dark-type Pokémon - 5 Large Balls
• Catch 15 Shadow Pokémon - 5 Revives
• Defeat a GO Rocket Team Leader 3 times - a Pokémon encounter

Rewards: 15 Poké Balls, one incense and 5000 XP

Most of these will be quite difficult and take a long time, especially to beat the leaders of Team GO Rocket. Luckily, we've already put together guides on how to beat Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, so check them out if you need help.

As you work to complete this timed search, you might want to check out our full guide on how to complete the Johto Collection Challenge. While there aren't any Dark-type Pokémon on the list, you can get some while you try to take down the Team GO Rocket leaders. Regardless, there is plenty to do during the Johto Celebration Event, even outside of this timed search. We'll also detail field research tasks and unique guides for hard-to-find Pokémon, so check out our full coverage.

If not, we hope this Scheduled Finder Guide for the Pokémon GO Johto Celebration Event with all the tasks and rewards will help you get the most out of the event. Good luck and look forward to the next event soon.