As we get closer to Pokémon GO Fest 2024 New York City, Google Play account holders can enjoy some perks in Pokémon GO. To start, Trainers in the United States can exchange Play Points for an exclusive Partner Research that’ll reward Trainers with a Charcadet encounter and more. (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check out our Season of Shared Skies guide hub.)
Now, here’s how to get the Partner Research: Google Play Points with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies – Partner Research: Google Play Points
Code Distribution
Begins: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time.
Claiming Partner Research ends: Monday, July 15th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. you local time
Redeem Partner Research code by: Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Partner Research
Begins: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time.
Partner Research ends: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
How to get the Partner Research: Google Play Points
In order to get the Partner Research, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- have an Android-based phone
- have a Google Play account based in the United States
- have 10 Google Play Points
Despite Niantic and Google sharing this Partner Research via a link in social media posts, you cannot claim the Partner Research this way. You must access the Google Play Store app via a phone. From there:
- Go to the Play Points section (top right screen, look for the Play Points Ticket icon).
- Select the Perk tabs.
- Look for the “Call all Pokémon GO Trainers!” section under Special Event.
- Select the banner that says “Play Research, unlock rewards” and features Charcadet.
- You’ll be at the listing for the “Member Exclusive: Partner Research” and can tap the 10 Play Points button to claim the Partner Research.
- After spending the Play Points, you’ll be given a code to redeem via the Pokémon GO Offer Redemption page.
Partner Research: Google Play Points
This Partner Research will reward Trainers with the following: Flabébé (Orange Flower)* encounters, Stunky* encounters, Deino* encounters, a Charcadet encounter, 1 Incense, 1 Lucky Egg, 2 Golden Razz Berries, 1 Poffin, 3 Revives, 10 Max Potions, 1 Incubator, 20 Great Balls, 20 Ultra Balls, Stardust, XP, and stickers from the Season of Shared Skies.
Please keep in mind that this Partner Research does have a deadline. Trainers must complete this Partner Research: Google Play Points and claim all rewards before Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
| Partner Research: Google Play Points | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/4 | Reward |
| Make 20 Curveball Throws | Flabébé (Orange Flower)* Encounter |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Flabébé (Orange Flower)* Encounter |
| Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | Flabébé (Orange Flower)* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Incense, 1 Lucky Egg, and 2 Golden Razz Berries |
| Step 2/4 | Reward |
| Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Stunky* Encounter |
| Catch 12 different species of Pokémon | Stunky* Encounter |
| Explore 5 km | Stunky* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Poffin, 3 Revives, and 10 Max Potions |
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Power up Pokémon 5 times | Deino* Encounter |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Deino* Encounter |
| Earn 2 Candies walking with your Buddy | Deino* Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Incubator, 20 Great Balls, and 20 Ultra Balls |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Season of Shared Skies Ducklett Stickers |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Season of Shared Skies Passimian Stickers |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Season of Shared Skies Emolga Stickers |
| Completion Rewards | 10,000 Stardust, 10,000 XP, and Charcadet Encounter |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
