Zeraora
A Thunderous Discovery is the name of the Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Special Research that rewards Trainers with an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora.
During this Special Research quest, Trainers will be tasked with completing event-themed challenges as they explore the park and uncover the story behind Zeraora’s appearance.
Note on this Special Research
This Special Research is exclusive to the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2026 events in Chicago, Tokyo, and Copenhagen. While the overall structure is expected to be similar across all three events, Step 2 is venue-specific and differs depending on which GO Fest location you attend.
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (1/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
2026×
XP
|
| Make a Nice Throw |
20×
Poké Ball
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
2026×
Stardust
|
Rewards
-
1×
Star Piece
-
1×
Lucky Egg
-
Caterpie
wearing a Poké Ball hat
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (2/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon in the Recruitment Zone |
Pikachu
wearing a Team Mystic hat
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon in the Conservatory Zone |
Pikachu
wearing a Team Mystic hat
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon in the Cultivation Zone |
Pikachu
wearing a Team Mystic hat
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon in the Team GO Rocket Hideout |
Sandile
|
Rewards
-
2026×
XP
-
26×
Poké Ball
-
Wash Rotom
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (3/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 3 Electric-type Pokémon |
26×
Poké Ball
|
| Power up Electric-type Pokémon 6 times |
1×
Magnetic Lure Module
|
| Transfer 3 Electric-type Pokémon |
26×
Great Ball
|
Rewards
-
2026×
XP
-
Dhelmise
-
2026×
Stardust
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (4/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 2 km |
26×
Poké Ball
|
| Make 6 Nice Throws |
6×
Pinap Berry
|
| Make 3 Curveball Throws |
1×
Lucky Egg
|
Rewards
-
2026×
XP
-
Mudbray
-
3×
Premium Raid Pass
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (5/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Battle in 2 Raids |
6×
Max Revive
|
| Win a Raid |
6×
Max Potion
|
| Use 3 Max Potions |
26×
Ultra Ball
|
Rewards
-
2026×
XP
-
Comfey
-
2×
Super Incubator
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (6/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 2 km |
2026×
Stardust
|
| Make 3 Great Throws |
3×
Rare Candy
|
| Make an Excellent Throw |
1×
Rare Candy XL
|
Rewards
-
x6 -
Zeraora
-
26×
Zeraora
Candy
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (7/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Take a GO Snapshot of Zeraora |
1×
Poffin
|
| Earn 1 Candy with Zeraora as your Buddy |
26×
Ultra Ball
|
| Make Zeraora your buddy and earn 6 Hearts |
3×
Rare Candy
|
Rewards
-
x6 -
2×
Lure Module
GO Fest 2026: A Thunderous Discovery (8/8)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days |
2026×
XP
|
| Hatch 2 Eggs |
2026×
Stardust
|
| Send a Gift to a friend |
2026×
XP
|
Rewards
-
6×
Rare Candy XL
-
6×
Zeraora
Rare Candy XL
