Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores - All Research Tasks And Rewards

The Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores event introduces Dondozo, the Big Catfish Pokemon. The event also marks the debut of Shiny Dondozo in the game. There are numerous Research tasks, and completing them rewards items like Rare Candy, Stardust, and more.

The Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores runs from Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10 AM Local Time to Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. It features one Field Research, one Free Timed Research, and two Premium Timed Research, giving multiple ways to earn rewards and encounter event-themed Pokemon. You can also get Psyduck, Shellder, Marill, Shuckle, and regional Oricorio forms by completing the event-exclusive content.

Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores: Field Research Tasks & Rewards

There are only 4 tasks in the Sunkissed Shores Field Research quest. The tasks include catching multiple Water-type Pokemon, exploring the Pokemon GO map, and more. Rewards include encounters with featured Pokemon like Slakoth, Corphish, the newly debuted Dondozo, and more. Lucky players might also encounter Shiny Pokemon, including Shiny Dondozo.

Field Research Task	Possible Reward
Catch 10 Pokemon	Sunkern Encounter (Shiny Available) Cherubi Encounter (Shiny Available) Bounsweet Encounter (Shiny Available) Gossifleur Encounter
Catch 10 Water‑type Pokemon	Krabby Encounter (Shiny Available) Corphish Encounter (Shiny Available) Clauncher Encounter (Shiny Available)
Explore 1 km
Win three 1‑Star raids	Dondozo Encounter (Shiny Available)

Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores: Free Timed Research Tasks & Rewards

The Sunkissed Shores Timed Research in Pokemon GO only has 1 step, but with numerous tasks. You are tasked with catching several Pokemon, and upon successfully catching them, you get several featured Pokemon encounters. The rewards for completion include in-game Stardust, XP, and a Berry Chic encounter.

STEP ONE Sunkissed Shores: Free Timed Research

Timed Research Task	Reward
Take a snapshot of your buddy	Sunkern Encounter
Catch 10 Pokemon	Clauncher Encounter
Catch 20 Pokemon	Cherubi Encounter
Catch 30 Pokemon	Shellder Encounter
Catch 40 Pokemon	Crabrawler Encounter
Catch 50 Pokemon	Bellossom Encounter
Catch 60 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Win a raid	Clamperl Encounter
Reward For Completion	10000 XP Stardust 7000 Berry Chic Encounter

Finish tasks and claim rewards before the Timed Research tasks and rewards expire on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time.

Pokemon GO Berry Chic: Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards

The event offers a separate Premium Timed Research focused on Pokemon GO Pinap Berries. You can access the Berry Chic Timed Research at the cost of US $1.99 or an equal price in your local currency. The Research quest only has 1 step, but several tasks.

STEP ONE Berry Chic: Timed Research

Timed Research Task	Reward
Catch 5 Pokemon	Pinap Berry ×10
Catch 10 Pokemon	Great Ball ×15
Catch 15 Pokemon	Shellder Encounter
Make 5 Great Throws	Pinap Berry ×15
Make 10 Great Throws	Alolan Marowak Encounter
Rewards For Completion	Pinap Berry Bag 4000 XP Stardust 3000

Finish tasks and claim rewards before the Timed Research tasks and rewards expire on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time.

Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores: Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards

The Pokemon GO Sunkissed Shores Premium Timed Research also comprises one step with multiple tasks and rewards. You can get the Sunkissed Shores Timed Research for US $1.99 or the equal cost in your local currency. The tasks revolve around catching several Pokemon and making different types of PokeBall throws. Completing the tasks rewards numerous Visor Slakoth encounters, a Dondozo encounter, and more.

STEP ONE Sunkissed Shores: Paid Timed Research

Timed Research Task	Reward
Catch 5 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Catch 10 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Catch 15 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Catch 20 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Catch 25 Pokemon	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Make 5 Nice Throws	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Make 10 Nice Throws	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Make 15 Nice Throws	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Make 5 Great Throws	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Make 5 Great Throws	Visor Slakoth Encounter
Rewards For Completion	Dondozo Encounter 2 Premium Battle Pass 3000 Stardust