WhilePokemon GOcan be used for battling or trading with others, there are also a few features that can be accessed by casual gamers. These include battling Team Rocket or leaving a Pokemon to defend a gym to earn PokeCoins. However, those looking to reap rewards and gain experience quicker can do so by completing various Research Tasks.
There are several types of Research inPokemon GO. Those that give “better” rewards are usually Timed Research, and it’s very easy to miss them thanks to their deadlines. Field Research Tasks are more aligned to casual players, allowing them to get their share fromGOtoo. Field Research is split up into a few categories, but they’re not that difficult to understand.
Updated on July 08, 2025 by Renri Seong:Field Research Tasks are the most common types of tasks inPokemon GO. At 0:00 local, a random Field Research Task is assigned to each player so long as they have the room for it. Because of their frequency, rewards are usually modest and not as high-quality as their Special Research counterparts. There may be times whenPokemon GOplayers may want to delete their Field Research if they get stuck with something they don’t like. However, what Field Research “qualifies” for being discarded? The following guide has been updated to include a section on when to discard Field Research Tasks.
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Unlocking and Completing Field Research Tasks
Spinning PokeStops
Each player can hold up to3 Field Tasksat a time.Unlike Special Research Tasks, Field Research can only be gained fromspinning PokeStops or Gyms,with a few exceptions.
Spinning the disc at a PokeStop is simple. All players need to do is make sure their overworld model is within range of the PokeStop (blue cube). If they’re close enough, the PokeStop will turn into a blue Poke Ball.Each PokeStop has a 5-minute cooldown, indicated by the purple Poke Ball symbol, before it can be spun again. Gyms are a bit different. Their “roof” will appear as if it’s opening when players are within range. To spin a Pokemon Gym, select the icon at the bottom-right after tapping the Gym on the overworld map.
In addition to receiving a Field Task, players will receive items such as Poke Balls and Potions as rewards for spinning. If a player’s inventory is full, a notification will show up saying that they have too many items, preventing them from spinning PokeStops.
Obtaining & Viewing Field Research Tasks
To view Field, Special, and Daily Events,tap the binoculars icon in the bottom-right cornerof the screen on the overworld map. If a player has three Field Tasks, spinning a PokeStop will not delete any of their current Field Tasks. Players will need todelete unwanted Field Tasks manually. To do this, tap the garbage can icon in the top right corner of the task description in the Field category of the Tasks menu. Once a Field Research Task is completed, there will be a Claim Reward message on the Research Task. Tap this to receive items or initiate a Pokemon Encounter.
Completing one Field Research Task per day will reward players with a Research Stamp. Get a week’s worth of Research Stamps, and it will unlock aResearch Breakthrough. This will allow players to encounter a Pokemon based on the ongoing Event inPokemon GO. For example,August 2022’s Research Breakthrough Pokemonis the Galarian Stunfisk, a Ground/Steel-type. Most Pokemon that appear during the Research Breakthrough will have higher CP than the Pokemon found in the wild with the chance of being a 2-3 Star, sometimes 4 Star.
Players can only getone Field Research Task per day at PokeStops and Gyms.Most Field Research Tasks can be done within minutes if players have the required items (Poke Balls, Berries, etc). Whenever progress has been made on a Field Research Task, the binoculars icon will have notification circle next to it.
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Types of Field Research
Bonus Research Tasks
The only time players will be able to have more than three Field Research Tasks is when there areBonus Research Tasks. Unlike regular Field Research,Bonus Research Tasks appear in a player’s task pageat midnight and do not require spinning a PokeStop to obtain them. Bonus Field Research have an orange border with EVENT on the Field Research page.
Unfortunately, players with four Field Research Tasks filled won’t be able to receive the new Bonus Research Task until they’ve completed a task slot.
AR Mapping Research Tasks
Received from PokeStops, these tasks will involve scanning an area, then uploading the data. The best way to complete AR Mapping Tasks is toscan the required location for 20-30 secondswhile keeping it in the center of the frame.Pokemon GOrecommends going a full 360 around the PokeStop.
The Scan Feature and the AR Mapping Researching Tasks won’t be unlocked until players reach level 20. They’ll appear on the Field Research page with a silver/gray border labeled AR MAPPING. These Research Tasks may giverare rewards such as Poffins.
Sponsored Field Research Tasks
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Should You Delete Field Research Tasks?
Although most Field Research Tasks are simple, there are some that aren’t worth their reward. Players may have an easy task such as “Power up Pokemon 3 times,” but then there are others such as “Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon” or “Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row.”
When to Keep Field Research:
When to Discard Field Research:
The decision to delete Field Research is up to eachPokemon GOplayer. Determine the reward, the task itself, and the surroundings to make the choice easier. Remember that Field Research is very common, and the rewards aren’t usually as good as the Special Research or Timed Research Tasks.
