The Season of Mischief is coming to a conclusion in just a few short days, but not before its grand finale arrives. This weekend brings an exciting opportunity for Pokemon GO players to gain some powerful rewards and unlock new Hoopa forms, but first they’ll need to gain access to the Special Research storyline.

In order to gain access to the Mischief Unbound storyline this holiday weekend, players will need to have completed the Misunderstood Mischief chain that has been available throughout most of the current Pokemon GO season. It’s a big task, so those joining the party late may want to skip some steps with a special ticket.

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Fans who want to jump straight to the Mischief Unbound activities have that option, as long as they’re willing to spend $5 along the way, but there are some important notes about the catch up ticket that they’ll want to keep in mind...

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Misunderstood Mischief Time Limit

Please note - Trainers will still have the opportunity to make progress on the Special Research story until the end of the Season of Mischief on Wednesday, December 1 at 9:59 a.m. local time to gain access to the Mischief Unbound Special Research.

Catch Up Ticket Details

If you can’t complete the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research story, you can pick up a ticket for the Mischief Unbound Special Research in the shop for US $4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).

  • Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
  • Tickets to this Special Research Story are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
  • The ticket for the Mischief Unbound Special Research will be available until the end of the Season of Mischief on Wednesday, December 1 at 9:59 a.m. local time.
  • In order to progress through the Mischief Unbound Special Research story, you will need to have obtained a Hoopa from the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research.
  • Trainers who earn the Mischief Unbound Special Research will be able to purchase a ticket and complete the Special Research twice to earn double rewards and additional Hoopa Candy.

That should be everything players need to know before they decide if purchasing the catch up ticket is the right decision for them. More details about upcoming events should arrive throughout the final days of the Season of Mischief. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.

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