September is now officially underway, and there's a lot happening in Pokemon Go this month. On top of all the September events taking place over the next few weeks, a new batch of Field Research tasks is now live in the game, and it comes alongside a new Research Breakthrough encounter: Alolan Raichu.
Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough in September 2020, you'll get a chance to catch Alolan Raichu. There's a possibility this Raichu could be Shiny as well, giving you another incentive to complete as much Field Research as you can this month.
While you'll receive one bonus Field Research task in the game each day, Field Research is typically obtained from PokeStops. There's no limit to how many tasks you can do daily, but you'll receive one stamp for the first task that you complete each day. Once you amass seven stamps, you'll achieve a Research Breakthrough, leading to the aforementioned encounter with Alolan Raichu.
The Field Research tasks you receive will be randomly drawn from a larger pool, which is refreshed at the start of every month. You can see September's Field Research tasks as well as their potential rewards, as compiled by The Silph Road, below.
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Beyond the new Field Research tasks, there are many events to look forward to in Pokemon Go this month, including Mega September--three weeks of activities that revolve around Mega Evolutions. A handful of Legendary Pokemon are also returning to Raids this month, and Niantic will soon kick off a new Special Research line focusing on the Mythical Pokemon Victini.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pokemon with Weather boost | Slowpoke encounter |
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag or Vulpix encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokemon | Abra encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Exeggcute encounter; 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini encounter; 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold 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 a Raid | Bronzor encounter |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter |
| Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket Grunts | Drowzee encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great throws | Gastly, Anorith, or Lileep encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Voltorb encounter; 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; 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 | Larvitar encounter |
| Make 5 curveball throws in a row | 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 | Beldum encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Transfer 3 Pokemon | Baltoy encounter |
| Trade a Pokemon | Ralts encounter |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee or Wobbuffet encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Send 3 Gifts to friends | Woobat encounter |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | Natu encounter |
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