Embark on an Epic Quest: Conquer the 'Pressure Rising' Challenge and Claim Your Legendary Rewards!

Initiating the 'Pressure Rising' Saga: Prerequisites and Timelines

To begin your adventure into the 'Pressure Rising' Special Research, a pivotal component of the 'Memories in Motion' season in Pokemon Go, you must first successfully complete the 'Glitz and Glam' Diancie research. While the exact expiration date for claiming this research remains ambiguous, it is highly recommended to finalize the 'Glitz and Glam' quest and commence 'Pressure Rising' before the 'Memories in Motion' season concludes on June 2nd. Once activated, this research becomes a permanent fixture in your game, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits you best, free from any time constraints.

Phase 1: Foundations of the Challenge

The initial stage of the 'Pressure Rising' Special Research involves three straightforward objectives designed to ease you into the quest. You'll need to interact with 12 PokeStops or Gyms, utilize one Incense item, and successfully capture 12 Pokemon. Completing these tasks will award you with one Star Piece, 2,025 Stardust, and an equal amount of XP, providing a solid start to your journey.

Phase 2: Sharpening Your Skills and Exploration

Moving into the second phase, the demands become slightly more focused on precision and exploration. Your tasks include making 10 'nice' throws, traversing a distance of 2 kilometers, and successfully completing 6 Field Research assignments. Upon completion, you will be rewarded with 20 Ultra Balls, 2,025 Stardust, and 2,025 XP, alongside a special encounter with Magneton, enriching your Pokedex.

Phase 3: Aquatic Affinity and Evolution

The third phase delves into water-type Pokemon, challenging your collecting and nurturing abilities. You are required to capture 30 distinct species of Pokemon, power up water-type Pokemon 20 times, and evolve 5 water-type Pokemon. Successfully navigating these tasks will grant you a Lure Module, 2,025 Stardust, 2,025 XP, and an encounter with Popplio, accompanied by 25 Popplio Candy and 3 Popplio Candy XL.

Phase 4: Embracing the Blaze and Further Evolution

Following the aquatic theme, the fourth phase shifts focus to fire-type Pokemon. Similar to the previous stage, you must capture 30 different Pokemon species, power up fire-type Pokemon 20 times, and evolve 5 fire-type Pokemon. The rewards for this fiery endeavor include one Poffin, 2,025 Stardust, 2,025 XP, and an encounter with Fuecoco, along with 25 Fuecoco Candy and 3 Fuecoco Candy XL.

Phase 5: Friendship, Incubation, and Legendary Encounter

The penultimate phase emphasizes your bond with your buddy Pokemon and the thrill of discovery. You are tasked with earning 10 hearts with your buddy, hatching 3 eggs, and evolving 6 Pokemon. Triumph in this stage brings you 5 Volcanion stickers, an exciting encounter with Volcanion itself, and 25 Volcanion Candy. For trainers who have previously acquired a Volcanion through a Go Fest event, this step generously provides 25 additional Volcanion Candy instead.

Phase 6: Consistency, Companionship, and Grand Finale

The concluding phase of the 'Pressure Rising' Special Research tests your dedication and social interaction. Your final tasks include catching a Pokemon on 7 separate days, earning 2 candies by exploring with Volcanion as your buddy, and sending a gift to a friend. Completing these final challenges will bestow upon you 1 Rare Candy XL, 5 Volcanion Candy XL, and 2,025 XP, marking a triumphant end to your special research journey.