Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks List [May 2022]
![Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks List [May 2022]](/media/zjwfg30t/may-field-research-breakthrough-pokemon-go.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=762&height=280&rnd=132966914592530000&format=webp&quality=50 "Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks List [May 2022]")
The Pokemon GO Field Research tasks have changed because it's May now, meaning new rewards. There are a bunch of new tasks, and there are also some new Pokemon available as encounter rewards. For earning seven stamps, you'll unlock the Field Research Breakthrough encounter in Pokemon GO. For May, the Pokemon you'll encounter is Alolan Grimer (perfect CP=589)! This Poison/Dark-type is the next in a series of perfect Pokemon for the Season of Alola. Here are all the Pokemon GO Field Research tasks in May that reward you with a Pokemon encounter, sorted by their overall category.
- May is also having some Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours and Pokemon GO Raid Hours, so be sure to check those out for some (potentially) new Pokemon!
Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks [May 2022]: Catching Pokemon Tasks
| Task | Pokemon | Perfect CP | Shiny Available? |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Misdreavus | Shuppet | Duskull | 825 | 436 | 302 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Catch 7 Pokemon | Magikarp | 117 | Yes! |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Ledyba | Spinarak | Yanma | 312 | 350 | 630 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokemon | Exeggcute | 503 | Yes! |
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather Boost | Vulpix | Poliwag | Hippopotas | Snover | 378 | 355 | 582 | 497 | Yes! (all) |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini | Bagon | 430 | 495 | Yes! | Yes! |
Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks [April 2022]: Throwing Tasks
| Task | Pokemon | Perfect CP | Shiny Available? |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Dunsparce | 724 | Yes! |
| Make 3 Great throws | Snubbull | Lileep | Anorith | 530 | 553 | 655 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix | 472 | Yes! |
| Make an Excellent throw | Dratini | 430 | Yes! |
| Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Gible | 477 | Yes! |
| Make 5 Great Curveball throws in a row | Spinda (pattern #7) | 523 | Yes! |
Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks [April 2022]: Battle Tasks
| Task | Pokemon | Perfect CP | Shiny Available? |
| Win a Raid | Galarian Zigzagoon | 218 | Yes! |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl | 1193 | Yes! |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Omanyte | Kabuto | 662 | 587 | Yes! | Yes! |
| Battle in the GO Battle League | Mudkip | 483 | Yes! |
Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks [April 2022]: Interacting With Pokemon Tasks
| Task | Pokemon | Perfect CP | Shiny Available? |
| Earn 5 hearts with your Buddy | Pikachu | 402 | Yes! |
| Earn a candy walking with your Buddy | Lillipup | 392 | Yes! |
| Earn 2 candies walking with your Buddy | Bunnelby | 237 | Yes! |
| Earn 3 candies walking with your Buddy | Unovan Stunfisk | 926 | No :( |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee | 459 | Yes! |
| Power up Pokemon 3 times | Bulbasaur | Charmander | Squirtle | 477 | 420 | 405 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Chikorita | Cyndaquil | Totodile | 400 | 420 | 485 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Power up Pokemon 7 times | Treecko | Torchic | Mudkip | 451 | 468 | 483 | Yes! | Yes! | Yes! |
| Purify a Shadow Pokemon | Carvanha | 437 | Yes! |
Pokemon GO Field Research Tasks [April 2022]: Other Tasks
| Task | Pokemon | Perfect CP | Shiny Available? |
| Hatch an egg | Mantine | Klink | 903 | 409 | Yes! | Yes! |
| Hatch 2 eggs | Beldum | 418 | Yes! |
| Trade a Pokemon | Machop | 548 | Yes! |
| Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each | Jigglypuff | 310 | Yes! |
| Spin 3 PokeStops or gyms | Sudowoodo | 920 | Yes! |
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms | Ralts | 231 | Yes! |
| Take a snapshot of a wild Pokemon |
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| Take a snapshot of a wild Water-type Pokemon | Remoraid | 391 | Yes! |
That's all the Research encounters available in May 2022 in Pokemon GO! Be sure to check back next month for the new list. Happy hunting!
May is chock-full of events. Check out our guide to the Pokemon GO May Commmunity Day, including the start date, time, featured Pokemon, bonuses, and more.