How to get Diancie & Mega Diancie from Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research: Tasks, rewards, shiny availability, more

Niladri Sarkar
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Go Fest 2023 marks the debut of Diancie and Mega Diancie in Pokemon Go. Players attending the in-person events in New York need to complete a Special Research to catch the Mythical Pokemon in the game. So, here are all the details about the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research, including how you can get Diancie and Mega Diancie.

Pokemon Go has set the excitement bar high with its Go Fest Event 2023, and players are soaring with not only the debut of Mega Rayquaza but also a Special Research featuring Diancie as well as Mega Diancie. Players in New York City can now get their hands on this powerful Mythical Pokemon by completing the various stages of the Research.

Players want to know the tasks and rewards of the Go Fest 2023 Special Research, and if the shinies of Diancie and Mega Diancie are available in Pokemon Go.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research, including the details on Diancie and Mega Diancie.

How to obtain Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research

Pokemon Go players in New York who have purchased the Go Fest 2023 ticket can get the Special Research by logging into the game. The Special Research should be completed between August 18, 2023, at 9 AM local time to August 20, 2023, at 7 PM local time.

Players should note that completing the tasks requires them to be physically present in the park where Go Fest 2023 is being hosted.

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Go Fest 2023 will feature different Habitats with various spawns.

Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research tasks & rewards

Here are all the tasks and rewards of the Pokemon Go Fest 2023 Special Research:

Stage (1/5)

TasksRewards
Send 3 Gifts to Friends2x Incense
Use an Incense23x PokeBall
Catch 10 Pokemon3x Pinap Berry

The stage rewards include 2x Razz Berry, 2x Incubator, and an Aerodactyl encounter.

Stage (2/5)

TasksRewards
Spin 5 PokeStops in the Dark Jungle HabitatDewpider encounter
In the Dark Jungle Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught25x Dewpider Candy
Spin 5 PokeStops in the Fairy Garden HabitatPetilil encounter
In the Fairy Garden Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught25x Petilil Candy
Spin 5 PokeStops in the Ice Plains HabitatGalarian Mr.Mime encounter
In the Ice Plains Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught25x Mr.Mime Candy
Spin 5 PokeStops in the Volcano Island HabitatLucario encounter
In the Volcano Island Habitat, take a snapshot of a Pokemon you caught25x Lucario Candy

The stage rewards include 2x Razz Berry, 2x Pinap Berry, and a Carbink encounter.

Stage (3/5)

TasksRewards
Complete 3 Field Research tasks23x Great Ball
Catch 15 Pokemon2023 Stardust
Make 3 Great Throws2023 XP

The stage rewards include 2x Golden Razz Berry, 2x Silver Pinap Berry, and a Diancie encounter.

Stage (4/5)

TasksRewards
Catch 10 different species of Pokemon23x Ultra Ball
Power up a Pokemon 10 times2x Star Piece
Earn 2023 Stardust2023 XP

The stage rewards include 300 Diancie Mega Energy, Go Fest 2023 T-shirt (in-game), and Treasure Map Pose.

Stage (5/5)

TasksRewards
Mega Evolve Diancie3x Rare Candy
Make a new Friend25x Diancie Candy
Trade Pokemon 3 times2x Lure Modules

The stage rewards include 20x Diancie Candy XL, 5x Diancie Stickers, and Diancie T-shirt (in-game).

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Diancie is found living in caves filled with diamonds.

Can Diancie & Mega Diancie be shiny in Pokemon Go Fest 2023?

No, shiny Diancie and Mega Diancie are not available in Pokemon Go Fest 2023.

As Diance is a Mythical Pokemon, it will likely be a while before its shiny is released in Pokemon Go. We will provide an update when shiny Diancie is available.

That’s all you need to know about the Diancie and Mega Diancie Pokemon Go Fest 2023. For more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:

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