Since the introduction of Mew, Pokemon GO has usually reserved its Special Research tasks for mythical Pokemon. However, the latest Pokemon GO Special Research quest is a bit different, as it doesn't reward players with a mythical Pokemon for completing it. Instead it gives players a variety of other bonuses and some rare Pokemon, like Lapras.

The Pokemon GO Jump Start Special Research is now live in the game and will be available until September 2. It features six pages worth of tasks for players to complete, with a variety of rewards for each page of tasks. Those who want to discover the different Jump Start Research tasks and rewards for themselves should be wary that this could constitute spoilers, but those who want to prepare for future tasks should check them out.

Here are all the Pokemon GO Jump Start Research tasks and rewards.

Step 1

  • Make a new friend - 5,000 XP
  • Catch 3 Pokemon with Weather Boost - 5,000 XP
  • Hatch an Egg - 5,000 XP

Upon completing this step, players will get 15,000 Stardust, 2 Lucky Eggs, and a Dratini.

Step 2

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  • Evolve a Dratini - 10,000 XP
  • Take a snapshot of Dratini - 30 Dratini candy
  • Earn a candy with your buddy - 30 Dratini candy

Completing this step will net players 1 Raid Pass, 15,000 Stardust, and 2 Lucky Eggs.

Step 3

  • Power Up Pokemon 10 times - 15,000 XP
  • Battle a Trainer in Great League - 15,000 XP
  • Battle in a raid - 15,000 XP

After this step, players will get 2 Lucky Eggs, 15,000 XP, and 2 Star Pieces.

Step 4

pokemon go jump start research tasks and rewards
  • Catch 5 different species of Pokemon - Chimchar
  • Catch a Legendary from either Breakthrough or Raid - Piplup
  • Hatch 3 Eggs - Turtwig

Players will get 2 Lucky Eggs, a shiny Eevee, and 15,000 Stardust after finishing this step.

Step 5

  • Take a Snapshot of Eevee - 30,000 XP
  • Send 5 Gifts to friends - 30,000 XP
  • Trade 3 Pokemon - 30,000 XP

Players that manage to complete this step will get a Lapras, 30,000 XP, and 2 Lucky Eggs.

Step 6

  • Make a new friend - 60 Dratini candy
  • Win a level 3 or higher Raid - 60 Dratini candy
  • Evolve a Dragonair - 100,000 XP

Upon completing this final step, Pokemon GO players will get 2 Lucky Eggs, 100,000 XP, and 15,000 Stardust.

It's clear that the Pokemon GO Jump Start Research tasks and rewards are designed to get newer players ahead in the game. Veterans will still want to jump on the opportunity to get rare Pokemon like Dragonite, shiny Eevee, and Lapras, though.

Pokemon GO is out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.