Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball date & time, tasks, rewards, more

Niladri Sarkar
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The Master Ball is one of the most valuable items in Pokemon Go and players will now get a second chance to grab this special Pokeball after purchasing a Special Research ticket. We’ll walk you through all the details of the Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball Research.

Pokemon Go has set the stage for the brand-new Adventures Abound Season with several exciting additions to the game. The new Season will include new Pokemon from the Paldea region, a thrilling Go Battle League, challenging Raids, and to the surprise of many players, a chance to grab a second Master Ball.

Special Research: Master Ball will require players to complete several long tasks to get the ultimate reward of a second Master Ball in Pokemon Go. Now, players are eager to know all about the various tasks and rewards of this difficult Research.

So, here’s everything you need to know about Special Research: Master Ball in Pokemon Go.

What is Master Ball in Pokemon Go?

The Master Ball is the most powerful Pokeball in Pokemon Go as it ensures a 100% catch rate for any species in the game. This makes this powerful item the go-to Pokeball for catching any Legendary Pokemon, rare species, as well as shinies.

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The Galarian Birds have only a 0.3% catch rate, but the Master Ball ensures a guaranteed catch.

Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball date & time

The Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball will be available from November 22 at 10 AM local time. Trainers will be able to purchase the Special Research ticket for US$ 7.99 (or the equivalent in their local currency).

Keep in mind that this Research is only available for players who didn’t manage to complete the prior Timed Investigation.

Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball tasks & rewards

Here are all the tasks and rewards of Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball Research:

Step (1/3)

TasksRewards
Catch 300 Pokemon6,000 XP
Use 180 Berries to catch Pokemon6,000 XP
Catch 60 Pokemon in a single day6,000 XP

On completing this Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball step players will be rewarded with 7500 XP.

Step (2/3)

TasksRewards
Catch 500 Pokemon6,000 XP
Hatch 30 Eggs6,000 XP
Make 100 Excellent Throws6,000 XP

On completing this Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball step players will be rewarded with 7500 XP.

Step (3/3)

TasksRewards
Catch 150 Pokemon in Poke Balls6,000 XP
Catch 150 Pokemon in Great Balls6,000 XP
Catch 150 Pokemon in Ultra Balls6,000 XP
Catch 150 different species of Pokemon6,000 XP

On completing this Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball step players will be rewarded with 20000 XP, 3000 Stardust, and a Master Ball.

We recommend claiming all the rewards together after dropping a Lucky Egg to claim huge amounts of bonus XP in the game.

That’s all you need to know about Pokemon Go Special Research: Master Ball. If you’re looking for more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:

How to connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | How to heal Pokemon in Pokemon Go | How many Pokemon are there? | Best Pokemon for PvP battles in Pokemon Go | How to get revives in Pokemon Go | How to get the Master Ball in Pokemon Go | How to get different Vivillion patterns in Pokemon Go & Scarlet and Violet

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About The Author

Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].