If you took part in the Pokémon GO Unova Global Tour event, then you’ll be able to dive into the “It’s Not Over Yet” Special Research tasks. The Special Research has multiple branches at different points, depending on whether you choose the Black or White version. 

Recommended Videos

The It’s Not Over Yet Special Research is a lengthy challenge to complete, but the good news is that there’s no end date for it. That means you can begin now and complete tasks at your own pace. As someone who still has Special Research tasks from 2019 waiting to be completed, this is good news for me, and I’m sure a lot of other more casual players as well. 

Here are all of the objectives you’ll need to complete for every step, with the branching options and what rewards are on offer for completing the steps. 

Table of contents

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
    • Black version
    • White version
  • Step 3
    • If you chose Snivy
    • If you chose Tepig
    • If you chose Oshawott
  • Step 4
  • Step 5

Step 1

This first task is shared between all players and is remarkably easy to complete. You simply need to catch one of any Pokémon originally found within the Unova region. This could include the three starters (Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott) or any of the other 156 Unova Pokémon added in Gen 5. 

For completing this task (and therefore the step), you’ll receive:

  • 10 GO Unova Tour Stickers
  • 2,025 XP
  • 2,025 Stardust
  • Patrat encounter

After catching this first Pokémon, you’ll be asked to choose between Black and White version tasks moving forward. This decision cannot be undone, so choose wisely. 

Step 2

Image by Destructoid

Black version

Special Research taskTask rewardsFeed your buddy three timesGothita encounterHatch an eggVullaby encounter

Overall reward: 1 Unova Stone, 3 Reshiram Candy

White version

Special Research taskTask rewardsFeed your buddy three timesSolosis encounterHatch an eggRufflet encounter

Overall reward: 1 Unova Stone, 3 Zekrom Candy

Step 3

Image by Destructoid

After completing either the Black or White version tasks in step 2, you’ll need to choose between Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott before you can begin step 3, with tasks varying depending on who you choose.

If you chose Snivy

Special Research taskTask rewardsPower up Grass-type Pokémon five times1 IncenseUse an IncenseSnivy encounter

Overall reward: 25 Snivy Candy, 5 Snivy Candy XL

If you chose Tepig

Special Research taskTask rewardsPower up Fire-type Pokémon five times1 IncenseUse an IncenseTepig encounter

Overall reward: 25 Tepig Candy, 5 Tepig Candy XL

If you chose Oshawott

Special Research taskTask rewardsPower up Water-type Pokémon five times1 IncenseUse an IncenseOshawott encounter

Overall reward: 25 Oshawott Candy, 5 Oshawott Candy XL

Step 4

If you’re completing this step after March 22, 2025, you’ll need to complete the same steps regardless of whether you chose Black or White version before step 2. Prior to this, players would need to catch either Zekrom or Reshiram, catch a Kyurem, and then fuse that Kyurem. In other words, things got much easier after the event concluded. 

Here are the post-event requirements for step 4:

Special Research taskTask rewardsCatch 50 Fire-type Pokémon25 Volt Fusion EnergyCatch 50 Electric-type Pokémon25 Blaze Fusion EnergyUse 50 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon5,000 Stardust

Overall reward: 5 Kyurem Candy, 1 Kyurem Candy XL, 2,025 XP

Step 5

The fifth step is the same for everyone, regardless of any choices you made during the previous steps:

Special Research taskTask rewardsWin five raidsHilbert’s Hat PikachuWin five raidsHilda’s Hat PikachuWin five raidsNate’s Visor PikachuWin five raidsRosa’s Visor Pikachu

Overall reward: 5 Kyurem Candy, 5 GO Unova Tour Stickers, 5 Silver Pinap Berries

Post Tag: niantic pokémon Pokémon GO Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation