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Celestial Research Day 2025

Catch Lunatone and Solrock with boosted Shiny odds and exclusive Research tasks during Celestial Research Day 2025.

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Pokémon GO Celestial Research Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This limited-time event features Lunatone and Solrock, two cosmic Pokémon with boosted shiny odds, special Field Research tasks, and a Paid Timed Research for even more encounters.

Professor Willow icon Event Bonuses

  • Research icon Lunatone and Solrock from Field and Paid Timed Research tasks
  • Shiny icon Boosted Shiny rates for Lunatone and Solrock

Featured Pokémon

Research Day events focus on certain Pokémon encounters being rewarded for completing exclusive Field Research tasks. Players will be able to catch multiple Lunatone and Solrock, enjoying increased chances of finding their stunning shinies. 

Shiny Lunatone and Solrock

Here is a visual guide to recognising shiny Lunatone and shiny Solrock in Pokémon GO:

Regular Shiny
Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone Shiny sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock Shiny sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock

Field Research

Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will lead to multiple encounters with Lunatone and Solrock. Shiny Lunatone and Solrock can be obtained in Field Research rewards, if you’re lucky!

Task Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
Make 5 Curveball Throws
Make 3 Great Throws
Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms
Battle in a Gym
Use a supereffective Charged Attack
Power up Pokémon 3 times
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each

💡 Pro tip: Remember to stack the rewards and complete the catch encounters after the event. This maximizes the number of Field Research you can complete.

Paid Timed Research

A Paid Timed Research ticket for US $1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency) gives access to additional tasks and encounters with the featured Pokémon. Trainers will receive two separate sets of Timed Research, one for Lunatone and another for Solrock. You can work on them at the same time.

📅 Reminder: Tasks and rewards must be completed and claimed before Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. local time — after that, the Timed Research will expire.

Lunatone Premium Timed Research 🌙

Shiny rate for Lunatone in this research has been set to 1/10 (Probability: 0.10)

Task Rewards
Complete a Field Research task Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 2 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 4 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 6 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 7 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 8 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 9 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 10 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 11 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 12 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 13 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 14 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone
Complete 15 Field Research tasks Sprite of Lunatone from Pokémon GO Lunatone

Rewards

Solrock Premium Timed Research ☀️

Shiny rate for Solrock in this research has been set to 1/10 (Probability: 0.10)

Task Rewards
Complete a Field Research task Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 2 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 3 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 4 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 5 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 6 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 7 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 8 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 9 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 10 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 11 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 12 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 13 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 14 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock
Complete 15 Field Research tasks Sprite of Solrock from Pokémon GO Solrock

Rewards

Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box

Available for US $1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency), the Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box includes:

  • The event ticket 🎟️
  • 2 Rare Candies as a bonus

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Niladri Sarkar is a vastly experienced Content Writer who specializes in Pokémon competitive battles, combat mechanics, TCG, design, and lore. Having previously worked with reputed organizations like Dexerto and Smogon, Niladri has immense knowledge in Pokémon GO, TCG Pocket, VGC, Unite, and mainline games like Scarlet & Violet. He has been with GO Hub since September 2019 and is known as their resident Dragon Master. You can reach out to Niladri at [email protected].

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