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Pokemon GO Google Play Points Reward Research promo image, featuring Charcadet and Stunky
Image via The Pokemon Company

How to Redeem the Google Play Pokemon GO Research

Google Play points users can get an exclusive Pokemon GO perk

Amazon Prime customers have enjoyed Pokemon GO perks for a while, and now it appears that the Google Play store is getting in on the fun. Throughout July and August 2024, players can redeem exclusive Pokemon GO research using their Google Play points.

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What is the Google Play Pokemon GO Research?

As part of a Pokemon GO Fest 2024 promotion, Google Play is offering an exclusive Timed Partner Research in the game. The special research is available for 10 Google Play Points. It has four parts and will be available to complete until September 2024.

How to Redeem the Google Play Points Pokemon GO Research

Members of the Google Play Points rewards system can spend 10 points to receive the exclusive research by going to the Google Play store. It is only available to players located in the United States through the Google Play store. So, players on Apple devices are out of luck with this one.

You will find the Pokemon GO research reward in the Play Points Tickets section of the app, under the Perks tab. Click on the Pokemon GO research from there, and you should be able to redeem your points for this perk.

Screenshot of Pokemon GO showing the Google Play partner research in the Events Tab
Image via MattZapp17 on Reddit

Redeeming the points will get you a code, which you can then enter at the Pokemon GO Web Store to redeem the reward. After entering the code, you will see the Partner Research: Google Play Points tasks in the Events section of your Research menu.

All Tasks and Rewards for the Google Play Pokemon GO Research

Here are the rewards that Android users have discovered for the special research thus far, according to Reddit.

Tier 1 Tasks & Rewards

TaskReward
Make 20 Curveball ThrowsFlabebe Encounter
Catch 30 PokemonFlabebe Encounter
Send 5 Gifts, with a Sticker on EachFlabebe Encounter
Complete all tasks in this tier1 Incense
1 Lucky Egg
1 Golden Razz Berry

Tier 2 Tasks & Rewards

TaskReward
Use 20 Berries to Help Catch PokemonStunky Encounter
Catch 12 Different Species of PokemonStunky Encounter
Explore 5 KMStunky Encounter
Complete all tasks in this tier1 Poffin
1 Revive
1 Max Potion

Tier 3 Tasks & Rewards

TaskReward
Power Up Pokemon 5 TimesDeino Encounter
Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket GruntsDeino Encounter
Earn 2 Candy Walking with Your BuddyDeino Encounter
Complete all tasks in this tier1 Incubator
20 Great Balls
20 Ultra Balls

Tier 4 Tasks & Rewards

TaskReward
Claim RewardStickers
Claim RewardStickers
Claim RewardStickers
Claim all rewards in this tier10,000 XP
Charcadet Encounter
10,000 Stardust

Many Android users who play Pokemon GO say this reward is well worth the 10 points, especially given the Charcadet encounter awaiting trainers at the end.


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Amanda Kay Oaks has been a freelancer writer with The Escapist since February 2024. She's a lifelong gamer with an affinity for Pokemon, RPGs, and cozy games, especially The Sims. Amanda has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with prior work on pop culture and entertainment at Book Riot, Fanfare, and Gamepur.