We're already a month through 2022, which means Niantic has added a fresh slate of Field Research tasks to complete in Pokemon Go for the month of February, and a new reward for breakthroughs in Espurr.
To achieve a Research Breakthrough, you'll need to collect stamps by completing the Field Research tasks. Only the first task of each day gets you a stamp, however, so you'll need to complete one per day for a week in order to unlock the Research Breakthrough rewards and encounter, with this month's being the psychic kitty Espurr.
To receive new Field Research tasks, you'll need to venture out to your local PokeStop. One task from the pool below will be randomly selected for you when you spin the Photo Disc for supplies, with each completion netting you rewards along with the aforementioned stamps. The list of available tasks and corresponding rewards is below.
February 2022 is bringing a lot of new and exciting events to Pokemon Go, starting with the Lunar New Year event. More events are planned throughout the month of February, including new Raid Hours featuring legendary Pokemon and Mega Raids featuring the Pokemon Go debut of Mega Houndoom.
Field Research Task | Rewards |
Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag, Vulpix, Hippopotas, or Snover encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, or 5 Poke Balls |
Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch 5 different species of Pokemon | Corphish, Krabby, or Paras encounter |
Catch 5 Pokemon | Doduo, Pidgey, or Spearow encounter |
Catch 7 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter |
Catch 10 Pokemon | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Tangela encounter OR 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokemon | 10 Mega Venusaur Energy, 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch 10 Fire-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch 10 Water-type Pokemon | 10 Mega Blastoise Energy, 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini or Bagon encounter OR 1500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Golden Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
Catch a Ditto | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
Win 1 Raids | Skarmory encounter |
Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter |
Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket Grunts | Nidorina or Nidorino encounter |
Battle in the Go Battle League | Meditite encounter |
Use 10 Super Effective Charged Attacks | 10 Mega Pidgeot Energy |
Field Research Task | Rewards |
Make 3 Great throws | Snubbull, Anorith, or Lileep encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Make 5 Nice throws | Dunsparce encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Make 3 Nice throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix encounter OR 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
Make 3 Great curveball throws | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
Make 3 Great curveball throws in a row | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
Make 5 Great curveball throws in a row | Spinda encounter |
Make an Excellent throw | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Gible encounter |
Make 5 curveball throws in a row | Ferroseed encounter OR 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Make 2 Nice curveball throws in a row | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Field Research Task | Rewards |
Hatch an Egg | Mantine encounter |
Hatch 2 Eggs | Alomomola encounter |
Hatch 3 Eggs | Chansey encounter |
Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee encounter |
Walk 2 KM | 1 Silver Pinap Berry |
Spin 3 Pokestops or Gyms | Sudowoodo encounter OR 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms | Ralts encounter |
Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Take a Snapshot of a Wild Pokemon | Bellsprout, Oddish, or Seedot encounter |
Field Research Task | Rewards |
Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy | Woobat encounter |
Open 3 Gifts | Swirliz or Spritzee encounter |
Trade a Pokemon | Staryu encounter |
Earn 2 Candies walking with you Buddy | Bunnelby encounter |
Earn 3 Candies walking with you Buddy | Stunfisk encounter |
Field Research Task | Rewards |
Power Up Pokemon 3 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
Power Up Pokemon 5 times | Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile encounter OR 10 Mega Venusaur Energy, 10 Mega Charizard Energy, and 10 Mega Blastoise Energy OR 10 Mega Beedrill Energy |
Power Up Pokemon 7 times | Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip encounter |
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