The weekly challenge gauntlet rolls on in Pokémon Go. Niantic sure does love these challenges being delivered in bundles. The developer has launched a new chain of seasonal events called Misunderstood Mischief. Players are being tasked to jump into the mix. It seems that players are a bit confused about what to do though, hence this guide. The game has been given a full mix of 16 different tasks. You can earn Pokéballs and special encounters for completing various quests in this event. Here are the current aspects of the Pokémon Go Misunderstood Mischief Research Tasks.
Pokémon Go Misunderstood Mischief Research Tasks and Rewards
The Misunderstood Mischief Research Tasks have many different phases throughout the game. Each week, a new bunch of challenges will be added. As revealed in the leadup, there will be a total of 16 different tasks to complete. You will have to wait for the next batch to drop to see details on each task and its rewards. We will update the guide as the event progresses to make things clearer. To be clear, this means that the 16 Misunderstood Mischief Research Tasks will unlock over the course of the season, not all at once.
Here are all of the Misunderstood Mischief Research Tasks and their rewards:
Part 1 of 16
- Make ten nice throws: Incense x1.
- Use an Incense: Poke Ball x10.
- Take three Snapshots of wild Psychic-type Pokemon: Nanab Berry x10.
- Rewards: 1000 XP, Gothita Encounter, Stardust x500.
Part 2 of 16
- Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!
- Rewards: 720 XP
Part 3 of 16
- Make 5 Curveball Throws: Poke Balls x15
- Catch 10 different specis of Pokemon: 5 Great Balls
- Earn 5,000 Stardust: 3 Max Revives
- Rewards: Hoopa Encounter, 1,000 XP, Stardust x500
Part 4 of 16
- Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!
- Rewards: 720 XP, Stardust x720
Part 5 of 16
- Power up Pokemon 10 times: Poke Ball x15
- Catch 20 Psychic-type Pokemon: Abra Encounter
- Evolve 3 Psychic-type Pokemon: Max Revive
- Rewards: Wobbuffet Encounter, Hyper Potion x10, Inkay Candy x10
Part 6 of 16
- Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this research. Check back for more details soon!
- Rewards: 720 XP, Stardust x720
Part 7 of 16
- Take a snapshot of your buddy: Furfrou encounter
- Catch a Furfrou: Fast TM
- Earn a heart with your buddy: Charged TM
Rewards: 15 Furfrou candy, a Unova stone, and a Minccino encounter