Pokémon GO’s Celestial Research Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, and as the name suggests, the event focuses on Lunatone and Solrock. For the three hours of the event, Trainers can complete exclusive Field Research tasks as well as a Paid Timed Research to earn multiple encounters with Lunatone and Solrock, both featuring boosted Shiny rates!
Event Highlights
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Featured Pokémon
Research Day events focus on certain Pokémon encounters being rewarded for completing exclusive Field Research tasks. Players will be able to catch multiple Lunatone and Solrock, enjoying increased chances of finding their stunning shinies.
Shiny Lunatone and Solrock
Here is a visual guide to recognising shiny Lunatone and shiny Solrock in Pokémon GO:
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Field Research
Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will lead to multiple encounters with Lunatone and Solrock. Shiny Lunatone and Solrock can be obtained in Field Research rewards, if you’re lucky! Remember to stack the rewards and complete the catch encounters after the event!
Paid Timed Research
You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research. Through this Timed Research, you’ll be able to complete more Field Research tasks and encounter more of the featured Pokémon.
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed, and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket plus two Rare Candies at no additional cost.
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