Pokémon Go ‘Primal Rumblings’ Special Research Tasks and rewards

Pokémon Go added new Special Research Tasks, “Primal Rumblings,” to supplement the upcoming in-person event, the Go Tour: Hoenn in Las Vegas.

The Special Research is easy to complete, and once you do so, you’ll be prompted with picking Ruby or Sapphire. The exact results are not clear at the time of writing. We explain below what we do know.

Primal Rumblings Special Research Assignments

Step 1.

• Catch 5 water-, electric-, or bug-type Pokémon (20 Pinap Berries)
• Catch 5 fire-, grass-, or ground-type Pokémon (20 Razz Berries)
• Catch 10 Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region (3 Golden Razz Berries)

Reward Program: 2,023 XP, 2,023 Stardust

Step 2

• Complete 5 Field Research Tasks (10 Poké Balls)
• Power up Pokémon 10 times (5 Great Balls)
• Five great curveball throws (Star Piece)

Reward Program: 2,023 XP, 2,023 XP, Go Tour: Hoenn bonus pass

Do I select Ruby or Sapphire

After you complete the research, you’ll be prompted to pick between Ruby Sapphire Which bonuses do you wish to obtain? You’ll also get a matching medal depending on which version you pick.

It’s a little confusing as to what the differences between the two versions are, but we know that the choice corresponds to a bit of a friendly competition. Each side will compete to complete the most Field Research Tasks in the global competition. Feb. 25-26.

End of hour: The team that has the most points will win more raids to Groudon and Kyogre. Ruby increases Groudon and Sapphire helps to boost Kyogre. The challenge is to raise the spawn rates of Minun and Illumise. Wailmer, Lunatone, Castform (Rainy form) will see players who choose Sapphire. Players who are Ruby will compete to add Plusle, Volbeat and Trapinch to their Sunny Form.

Based on the global gameplay section of the event, taking snapshots of the Eon Pokémon will potentially reward you with another chance to grab one. Latias will be rewarded with Sapphire Latios will be rewarded with Ruby.