{"id":6258,"date":"2025-04-09T20:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/6258\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T20:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:03:19","slug":"pokemon-go-stunning-styles-timed-research-quest-steps-research-tasks-and-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/6258\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon Go Stunning Styles Timed Research quest steps, research tasks and rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Stunning Styles<\/strong> has a lot to offer in<strong> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong>. Not only does it bring two Special Research updates, but Stunning Styles sees the release of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/how-to-get-paldean-tauros-pokemon-go-aqua-blaze-combat-breed-regions-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paldean Tauros<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, there&#8217;s the <strong>Stunning Styles Timed Research<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-might-and-mastery-quest-steps-rewards-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Might and Mastery quest<\/a> update and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-a-striking-shadow-special-research-quest-steps-rewards-marshadow-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Striking Shadow Special Research quest<\/a> to complete during this <a data-keyword=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/games\/pokemon-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/a> event. You can also collect and complete the <strong>Stunning Styles event-exclusive research tasks<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n<p>You can also enjoy the<strong> Stunning Styles bonuses <\/strong>as well, with one letting us gather up some double Catch XP.<\/p>\n<p>On this page:<\/p>\n<p>To see this content please enable targeting cookies.<\/p>\n<p>Manage cookie settings <\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Stunning Styles Timed Research&#8217; quest steps in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/p>\n<p><a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_espurr.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_espurr.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Stunning Styles Timed Research quest is running through the Pok\u00e9mon Go event sharing its name. You must complete it <strong>before Monday 7th April at 8pm (local time) <\/strong>if you want to earn all of its rewards. Missing this deadline, of course, means the quest will vanish and the rewards will go with it.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the Stunning Styles quest steps and rewards in Pok\u00e9mon Go. Be warned, there are <strong>spoilers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Stunning Styles Timed Research&#8217; Step 1 of ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Win 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-raid-hour-raid-battles-raid-passes-raid-rewards-4819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raids<\/a> &#8211; Espurr encounter<\/li>\n<li>Evolve 5 Pok\u00e9mon &#8211; Clamperl encounter<\/li>\n<li>Catch 30 Pok\u00e9mon &#8211; 3,000 XP<\/li>\n<li>Power up Pok\u00e9mon 10 times &#8211; 3,000 XP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rewards: 1,500 Stardust, 10 Kubfu Candy and Morpeko Candy.<\/p>\n<p>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-might-and-mastery-hemisphere-seasonal-spawns-end-date-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Might and Mastery Season<\/a> has arrived. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-spring-into-spring-2025-collection-challenge-research-tasks-bonus-rewards-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring into Spring<\/a> has returned for 2025 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/how-to-get-gossifleur-evolution-eldegoss-pokemon-go-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gossifleur<\/a> has debuted in Pok\u00e9mon Go. You can also work on both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-might-and-mastery-quest-steps-rewards-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Might and Mastery quest<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-a-striking-shadow-special-research-quest-steps-rewards-marshadow-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Striking Shadows Special Research<\/a> for catching Marshadow.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nYou can now catch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-dynamax-how-to-get-9404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamax Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-max-battles-how-to-win-rewards-9404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max Battles<\/a>. First, however, you need to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/max-particles-power-spots-pokemon-go-9404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Spots to collect Max Particles<\/a> and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-to-the-max-quest-steps-rewards-9404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To the Max! quest<\/a>.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t forget to try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-routes-how-to-create-find-route-rewards-explained-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Routes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-gift-exchange-how-to-with-mateo-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gift Exchange<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-party-play-challenges-power-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Party Play<\/a> while you&#8217;re hunting down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-rare-pokemon-list-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rare Pok\u00e9mon<\/a>, fighting in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-battle-league-rewards-ranks-seasons-7002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go Battle League<\/a> or competing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-showcase-how-enter-pokestop-showcases-to-switch-rewards-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9Stop Showcases<\/a>.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Stunning Styles field research tasks in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/p>\n<p>Event-exclusive research tasks for Stunning Styles can be collected by spinning hours while said event is live in Pok\u00e9mon Go. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and finished after the event ends if you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the Stunning Styles field research tasks in Pok\u00e9mon Go:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catch 10 Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> reward &#8211; Snorunt or Lechonk encounter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evolve a Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> reward &#8211; Clamperl encounter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power up Pok\u00e9mon 5 times<\/strong> reward &#8211; Litleo encounter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Win a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-raid-hour-raid-battles-raid-passes-raid-rewards-4819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raid<\/a><\/strong> reward &#8211; Morpeko encounter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/TheSilphRoad\/comments\/1jpzq0l\/stunning_styles_event_megathread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SilphScience<\/a> from reddit for help with this information.<\/p>\n<p> <a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_morpeko.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_morpeko.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_clamperl.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_clamperl.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Morpeko and Clamperl encounters can be earned from finishing the Stunning Styles research tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Everything else we know about the Stunning Styles event in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/p>\n<p>The Stunning Styles event is running <strong>until Monday 7th April at 8pm (local time) <\/strong>and has two bonuses. The first is probably the best bonus in Pok\u00e9mon Go &#8211; double Catch XP. It&#8217;s the perfect bonus for XP grinding, especially if you have a Lucky Egg running for doubling your doubled XP! Who knows you might be able to level up\u2026<\/p>\n<p>The second bonus sees both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-shinies-shiny-magikarp-red-gyarados-4819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shiny<\/a> odds for both West Sea and East Sea Shellos being increased. Though you need to be in their correct region to catch them!<\/p>\n<p><a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_go_east_sea_shellos.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_go_east_sea_shellos.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_shellos_west_coast.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_shellos_west_coast.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Sea and East Sea Shellos.<\/p>\n<p>Stunning Styles is also an important event in the terms for Special Research quests. Firstly, it marks an update arriving for the Might and Mastery Special Research quest. Make sure you check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-might-and-mastery-quest-steps-rewards-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Might and Mastery Special Research<\/a> guide to learn what these new challenges are.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Stunning Styles sees the release of the A Striking Shadow Special Research quest. This quest offers everyone the chance to catch Marshadow, a mythical Pok\u00e9mon, for free. Previously Marshadow was only available for players who attended the pay-to-play aspects of Go Fest 2024 &#8211; be it an in-person event or a paid ticket for the global event &#8211; making this release perfect for free-to-play players. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-a-striking-shadow-special-research-quest-steps-rewards-marshadow-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Striking Shadow Special Research<\/a> page to learn more about this quest.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside these quests, Stunning Styles also marks the release of Paldean Tauros in Pok\u00e9mon Go. Paldean Tauros is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-region-exclusive-pokemon-locations-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regional exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/a>, with its three forms (referred to as &#8216;Breed&#8217;) being divided across the world. If you&#8217;d like to learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/how-to-get-paldean-tauros-pokemon-go-aqua-blaze-combat-breed-regions-9505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to get Paldean Tauros<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<p><a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/Pokemon-Go-Stunning-Styles.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"388\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pokemon-Go-Stunning-Styles.jpg\"  width=\"690\"\/> <\/a><br \/>\nImage credit: Niantic<\/p>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-raid-hour-raid-battles-raid-passes-raid-rewards-4819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raid<\/a> line-up for Stunning Styles. Keep in mind that the Rockruffs you can catch from successfully defeating it in one-star raids may be able to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.<\/p>\n<tr>\nOne Star<br \/>\nThree Star<br \/>\nFive Star<br \/>\nMega<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Sea Shellos (Western hemisphere)<\/td>\n<td>Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-tapu-lele-counters-weakness-moveset-9004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapu Lele<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-mega-blaziken-counters-weaknesses-moveset-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mega Blaziken<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>East Sea Shellos (Eastern hemisphere)<\/td>\n<td>Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern hemisphere)<\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td\/>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Espurr<\/td>\n<td>Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western hemisphere)<\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td\/>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rockruff<\/td>\n<td>Decidueye<\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td\/>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-decidueye-typhlosion-counters-weaknesses-shiny-moveset-9404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hisuian Decidueye<\/a><\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td\/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>Here are the Pok\u00e9mon appear more frequently in the wild during Stunning Styles:<\/p>\n<p><a data-lightbox=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/assetsio.gnwcdn.com\/pokemon_castform.jpg?width=1920&amp;height=1920&amp;fit=bounds&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"content_image\" height=\"475\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pokemon_castform.jpg\"  width=\"475\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Castform<\/li>\n<li>Sunny Form Castform<\/li>\n<li>Rainy Form Castform<\/li>\n<li>Snowy Form Castform<\/li>\n<li>Plant Cloak Burmy<\/li>\n<li>Sandy Cloak Burmy<\/li>\n<li>Trash Cloak Burmy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-castform-forms-5392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castform<\/a> will also appear more frequently though the form you encounter will depend on the weather. Still, this is perfect for anyone missing a Castform form or two from their collection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-showcase-how-enter-pokestop-showcases-to-switch-rewards-9304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9Stop Showcases<\/a> are also taking place during Stunning Styles.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, there&#8217;s a pay-to-play Timed Research quest running throughout Stunning Styles. It will cost $2 or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, with this purchase being <strong>nonrefundable <\/strong>and you <strong>can&#8217;t <\/strong>purchase it using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-coins-how-to-get-pokecoins-4819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9Coins<\/a>. You can also give it to another player you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/pokemon-go-friendship-levels-bonuses-how-to-add-friends-5392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Friends<\/a> or higher with. Keep in mind, if you do purchase this quest, you&#8217;ll need to complete it before Monday 7th April at 8pm (local time).<\/p>\n<p>Hope you enjoy Stunning Styles!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stunning Styles has a lot to offer in Pok\u00e9mon Go. 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