Pokémon Go Psychic Spectacular research quest - How to complete each quest and field research tasks explained

Publish date: 2023-01-24

The Psychic Spectacular event has returned to Pokémon Go!

This event marks the debut of Inkay and Malamar, two squid inspired Gen 6 Pokémon, into Pokémon Go. Inkay can be found through a variety of means, so make sure you catch at least one to add this Pokémon to your Kalos Pokédex.

There is also a Psychic Spectacular timed research quest, event exclusive field research tasks to collect and an update to the season long Misunderstood Mischief special research quest.

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Battling and catching the latest Pokémon Go mythical encounter, Shaymin, as part of the Go Fest 2022 research.

Special research update for Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon Go

The Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon Go sees the second update to the Misunderstood Mischief special research quest, which will be gradually released throughout the Season of Mischief.

Quest steps 4 to 6 are now available for completion and you can learn more about the challenges in our Misunderstood Mischief guide.

According to the official Pokémon Go blog, the next update should arrive on Tuesday, 21st September at the start of the Fashion Week event.

'Psychic Spectacular' quest steps and rewards in Pokémon Go

Below you'll find every quest step and reward for the Psychic Spectacular timed research quest in Pokémon Go. Since this is a timed research quest, you need to complete it before Monday, 13th September at 8pm (local time) to ensure you receive all of the rewards.

This section does contain spoilers, so, if you prefer to be surprised, we suggest jumping to the next section.

Thank you to mrmousepad from reddit for the help with this information!

'Psychic Spectacular' Step 1 of 5

Rewards: 500 XP, 10 Razz Berries and an Abra encounter

'Psychic Spectacular' Step 2 of 5

Rewards: 500 Stardust, 10 Great Balls and a Ralts encounter

'Psychic Spectacular' Step 3 of 5

Rewards: 500 XP, 5 Revives and a Girafarig encounter

'Psychic Spectacular' Step 4 of 5

Rewards: 500 XP, 1 Incense and a Starmie encounter

'Psychic Spectacular' Step 5 of 5

Rewards: 1000 XP, 1000 Stardust and an Inkay encounter

The Season of Go has arrived! The Pokémon TCG Crossover event is here, which includes the release of Wimpod and Golisopod. While Go Fest 2022 may be behind us, there are still three special research quests you might be working on - Pokémon Go Fest 2022, Rhi's Arrival and A Radiant World. Meanwhile, the Great League and Great League and Great League Remix are currently running in the Go Battle League Season 11. This season has also seen the lowering of the level requirement for Candy XL and introduced the first Ultra Beast, Nihilego.

Field research for the Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon Go

You'll be able to collect a variety of exclusive field research tasks by spinning PokéStops during the Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon Go. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed at your leisure once the event has finished.

Here are the Psychic Spectacular field research tasks:

Thank you to Amiibofan101 from reddit for the help with this information!

Everything else you need to know about the Psychic Spectacular in Pokémon Go

The main attraction of the Psychic Spectacular event is the release of Inkay and Malamar from Gen 6 into Pokémon Go. You'll be able to catch Inkay through a variety of means and, once you've gathered enough candy, you can evolve it into Malamar.

Alongside Inkay, a variety of psychic-type Pokémon will appear in the wild, including:

Finally, you'll be able to battle a number of psychic-type Pokémon in raids throughout the event. Inkay, Espurr, Staryu, Chimecho and Bronzor will appear in one-star raids, while Alolan Raichu, Wobbuffet, Medicham and Metagross are in three-star raids.

You'll also be able to battle the legendary Lugia in five-star raids and Mega Slowbro in Mega raids.

Psychic Spectacular date and time in Pokémon Go explained

The Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon Go runs from Wednesday, 8th September to Monday, 13th September - starting at 10am (local time) and ending at 8pm (local time).

This means that you have roughly six days to complete the timed research quest and catch yourself an Inkay.

Have fun during the Psychic Spectacular event!

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