Pokemon GO has already had some exciting crossovers with other franchise game's, including events to help celebrate the launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield and interactions with Pokemon Let's GO. Now, for the first time, the game is crossing over with Pokemon TCG for a meaningful way with the collectible card game's plans to debut Professor Willow on a card next month.

In July 2021, Professor Willow's iconic art with be featured on a pretty powerful new TCG card called Professor's Research. The card could be an exciting addition to some Pokemon TCG decks, but it actually is going to have an interesting use for Pokemon GO trainers, as well. A new Special Research storyline is coming to the mobile AR experience and the only way to gain access to it will be with a promo code that is printed on the Professor's Research card.

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The new Professor's Research card is coming to the TCG this July, which means players will soon be able to get their hands on it and find those promo codes. Fans of the Pokemon TCG are well aware that product shortages are a major issue right now and the actually suffers from a pretty serious resale market problem. It can be very difficult to find new products in stores before they are all quickly purchased and tons of lots begin appearing online with increased prices. Hopefully this won't make obtaining the Professor's Research card too much of an issue for PoGO trainers.

How To Start The Professor Willow Special Research

Purchase or trade for a Professor's Research Pokemon TCG card (Note: If you trade for one, it is possible the code may already have been used!)

Redeem the code through Niantic Rewards to unlock the new Special Research

Complete the new Special Research to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Meltan and earn items that can be useful on your journey!

"This July, a card featuring Professor Willow will debut as part of a collaboration between Pokémon GO and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The new artwork created exclusively for this card has now been released, so now’s your chance to check it out!

Professor Willow appears on the card Professor’s Research, a current must-have for any deck when battling in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Its powerful effect can instantly give you an advantage during a match."

An exact release date for the new card hasn't been revealed yet, but with just a few weeks left in June more details should be arriving quickly. Trainers should be sure to keep an eye out for more information and learn which packs or products they'll need to buy for a chance to open the Professor's Research card.

In the coming weeks, we should learn more about what other events will be arriving during the rest of the Season of Discovery. 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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