TL;DR
- Larvitar is July’s Research Breakthrough reward with potential Shiny encounters
- Six comprehensive task categories offer diverse Pokemon encounters and valuable items
- Strategic daily task completion maximizes stamps and breakthrough opportunities
- Weather conditions significantly impact certain task completion efficiency
- Multiple events including Go Fest 2020 provide additional completion opportunities
Trainers, prepare for an exciting July in Pokemon Go with freshly updated Field Research assignments now available worldwide. This month’s Research Breakthrough presents a highly sought-after reward: encounter opportunities with Larvitar, the Rock and Ground-type Pokemon that evolves into the formidable Tyranitar.
Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough during July 2020, you’ll receive an encounter with Larvitar. What makes this particularly enticing is the chance that any Larvitar you meet could potentially be Shiny, providing excellent motivation to complete as many Field Research tasks as possible throughout the month.
For those needing a refresher on the mechanics, Field Research missions are distributed through PokeStops across your local area. Completing your first task each day earns you a stamp, and accumulating seven stamps unlocks the coveted Research Breakthrough. The comprehensive listing below, compiled through extensive community research by The Silph Road, details all available July Field Research objectives.
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July promises substantial activity within Pokemon Go beyond just Field Research. Pokemon Go Fest 2020 occurs on July 25-26, preceded by weekly challenge series that players can accomplish to unlock bonus Pokemon encounters during the Go Fest weekend festivities. Additionally, the Legendary Kyurem makes its Pokemon Go debut this month, while Gastly takes center stage for July’s Community Day celebrations.
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July’s Field Research tasks organize into six distinct categories, each requiring different gameplay approaches and offering varied reward structures. Understanding these categories helps trainers prioritize daily tasks based on their current objectives and available resources.
Catching-Focused Tasks: These assignments emphasize capturing Pokemon under specific conditions, including weather-boosted encounters, particular types, or rare species. They typically reward trainers with Stardust, Berries, Poke Balls, or specific Pokemon encounters.
Battle & Raid Objectives: For trainers enjoying competitive gameplay, these tasks involve winning raids or Go Battle League matches, often rewarding Fossil Pokemon or other battle-oriented species.
Throwing Technique Challenges: These tasks test your throwing accuracy with requirements for Nice, Great, Curveball, or Excellent throws, sometimes demanding consecutive successful throws for premium rewards.
Buddy & Social Activities: Focusing on the social aspects of Pokemon Go, these tasks involve interacting with your Buddy Pokemon or exchanging gifts with friends.
Evolution & Power-Up Missions: These assignments involve developing your Pokemon through evolution or powering up, typically rewarding starter Pokemon or evolution items.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag or Vulpix encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokemon | 1 Rare Candy |
| Catch 3 Pokemon with Weather boost | Alolan Geodude encounter |
| Catch 3 Rock-type Pokemon | Graveler encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Nosepass encounter; 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini encounter; 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Catch a Ditto | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Win a Raid | Lileep encounter |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter |
| Win in the Go Battle League | Anorith encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great throws | Gastly, Anorith, or Lileep encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Voltorb encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 3 Nice throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws in a row | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Make 5 Great curveball throws in a row | Spinda encounter |
| Make an Excellent throw | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Larvitar encounter |
| Make 5 curveball throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Make 2 Nice curveball throws in a row | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Hatch an Egg | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Transfer 3 Pokemon | Aron encounter |
| Trade a Pokemon | Onix encounter |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee or Rhydon encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Send 3 Gifts to friends | Dwebble encounter |
| Take a Snapshot of a Rock-type Pokemon | Shuckle encounter |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | Sudowoodo encounter |
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy | Stunfisk encounter |
Maximize your July Field Research efficiency with these professional strategies developed through extensive gameplay analysis and community testing.
Daily Routine Optimization: Prioritize completing one Field Research task immediately each day to secure your daily stamp. Focus on tasks that align with your current gameplay activities – if you’re planning to battle in raids anyway, select raid-related Field Research tasks to accomplish multiple objectives simultaneously.
Weather Boost Exploitation: Pay close attention to in-game weather conditions, as several tasks specifically require catching weather-boosted Pokemon. During rainy weather, for example, you’ll find more water-type Pokemon with weather boosts, making those specific tasks significantly easier to complete.
Resource Management: Strategically choose tasks based on your current inventory needs. If you’re low on Poke Balls, select tasks that reward additional balls. When you need Stardust for powering up Pokemon, prioritize tasks offering substantial Stardust rewards.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Don’t waste time on extremely difficult tasks like “Catch a Ditto” unless you have substantial play time available. Instead, focus on reliably completable tasks to ensure consistent daily stamp acquisition.
Time Estimates: Most standard Field Research tasks require 5-15 minutes to complete, while more challenging objectives like winning multiple raids might take 30-60 minutes depending on raid availability and your battle capabilities.
For comprehensive Pokemon Go strategy guides covering advanced gameplay mechanics and team optimization, check out our Complete Guide to mastering all aspects of the game. For specific weapon and item strategies, our Weapons Unlock guide provides detailed progression paths, while our Class Guide helps optimize your team composition for various challenges.
Action Checklist
- Complete one Field Research task daily to earn stamps
- Check weather conditions and prioritize weather-boosted tasks accordingly
- Focus on tasks matching your current gameplay activities for efficiency
- Track weekly progress toward seven stamps for Research Breakthrough
- Coordinate with local trainers for raid and trade-related tasks
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