Complete A Route to New Friendships Special Research in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go's Along The Routes event has arrived, and it's time to explore your local neighborhood. The event introduces Mateo, a new NPC, and the A Route to New Friendships Special Research, where you'll embark on a journey to complete tasks and earn rewards.

A Route to New Friendships Special Research Tasks and Rewards

The A Route to New Friendships Special Research consists of four tasks that involve exploring your local neighborhood and meeting Mateo through a Route. You'll need to spin multiple PokeStops, walk at least 5km, and exchange gifts with Mateo.

Mateo will appear at the end of a route, where you can exchange a gift with him. If you require a gift, make sure to spin any PokeStops along your route to try to acquire them. Spinning PokeStops or Gyms in your local area is one of the best ways to use gifts, especially if you haven't sent any to those on your Pokémon Go friend list. Mateo will happily swap out any gifts you don't want to share with friends with other rewards if you have enough bag space.

A Route to New Friendships – Task 1: Explore and Spin

• Explore 1 km – A Woobat Encounter
• Spin 3 PokeStops – 900 XP
• Earn a Candy Exploring with your Buddy – 5 Razzberries
• Exchange a Gift with Mateo – An Incense

All Rewards: 1,000 Stardust and 1,000 XP

A Route to New Friendships – Task 2: Catch and Explore

• Catch 7 Pokémon – 10 Poke Balls
• Spin 5 PokeStops – 1,500 XP
• Explore 3 km – A Woobat Encounter
• Walk 1,000 m while Traveling on Routes – A Woobat Encounter

All Rewards: 1,000 Stardust and five Great Balls

A Route to New Friendships – Task 3: Hatch and Complete

• Hatch an Egg – A Feebas Encounter
• Spin 15 PokeStops – 2,000 XP
• Complete Five Field Research Tasks – 1,000 Stardust
• Exchange Three Gifts with Mateo – A Hisuian Sneasel Encounter

All Rewards: 1,000 Stardust and three Ultra Balls

A Route to New Friendships – Task 4: Claim Rewards

• Claim: 10 Great Balls
• Claim: 5 Pinab Berries
• Claim: 10 Razz Berries

All Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 Stardust, and a Hisuian Sneasel Encounter.

How to Start A Route to New Friendships Special Research Quest

To start the A Route to New Friendships Special Research quest in Pokémon Go, trainers can acquire a ticket from the in-game shop. Log in during the event to access the Along the Routes event-exclusive Special Research story.

Get Ready to Explore and Complete Tasks to Earn Rewards!