A new set of Field Research tasks and rewards have been added to Pokemon Go in May 2022, and Niantic has revealed that this month’s Research Breakthrough reward is none other than Alolan Grimer!
First introduced in 2018, Field Research gives Trainers a variety of tasks to complete to earn rewards. Completing seven tasks over seven days will result in a Research Breakthrough, which is a guaranteed encounter with a desirable Pokemon.
These Field Research tasks incorporate various elements of gameplay: Some will ask you to catch different types of Pokemon, others require you to take part in Raid Battles, and a few will task you with earning Candies with your Buddy.
For May 2022, Trainers can earn an encounter with Alolan Grimer as a Research Breakthrough. This Poison/Dark-type is a standout in the Ultra League when evolved into Alolan Muk, so it’s worth catching as many as you can!
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Pokemon Go Field Research tasks & rewards (May 2022)
Completing the following tasks will result in being awarded one of the rewards listed in the right column. The item or Pokemon encounter is chosen at random upon completion.
Catching Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Duskull / Misdreavus / Shuppet |
| Catch 7 Pokemon | Magikarp |
| Catch 7 different species of Pokemon | Exeggcute |
| Catch 5 weather-boosted Pokemon | Hippopotas / Poliwag / Snover / Vulpix |
| Catch 10 Grass-type Pokemon | 10 Venusaur Mega Energy |
| Catch 10 Fire-type Pokemon | 10 Charizard Mega Energy |
| Catch 10 Water-type Pokemon | 10 Blastoise Mega Energy |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 10 Pidgeot Mega Energy |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Bagon / Dratini |
| Use 5 Berries to catch Pokemon | Ledyba / Spinarak / Yanma |
Throwing Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | Dunsparce |
| Make 3 Great Throws | Anorith / Lileep / Snubbull |
| Make 3 Great Throws in a row | Onix |
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row | Spinda |
| Make an Excellent Throw | Dratini |
| Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row | Gible |
Battling Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Battle in the Go Battle League | Mudkip |
| Win a Raid | Galarian Zigzagoon |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl |
| Win a Level 3 or higher Raid | Omanyte / Kabuto |
Buddy Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Earn a Candy walking with your Buddy | Lilipup |
| Earn 2 Candies walking with your Buddy | Bunnelby |
| Earn 3 Candies walking with your Buddy | Stunfisk |
| Earn 5 hearts with your Buddy | Pikachu |
Friendship Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Send 3 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | Jigglypuff |
| Trade a Pokemon | Machop |
Egg Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Hatch an Egg | Klink / Mantine |
| Hatch 2 Eggs | Beldum |
Miscellaneous Field Research Tasks
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee |
| Power up a Pokemon 3 times | Bulbasaur / Charmander / Squirtle |
| Power up a Pokemon 5 times | Chikorita / Cyndaquil / Totodile |
| Power up a Pokemon 7 times | Mudkip / Torchic / Treecko |
| Purify 1 Shadow Pokemon | Carvanha |
| Spin 3 Pokestops or Gyms | Sudowoodo |
| Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms | Ralts |
| Take a snapshot of a wild Pokemon | Hoppip / Murkrow / Yanma |
| Take a snapshot of a wild Water-type Pokemon | Remoraid |
What is Field Research in Pokemon Go?
Field Research is a series of tasks that are obtained by spinning a PokeStop or Gym. Players looking to wrack up rewards will have to travel as they are only able to complete one task a day for each location.
Each task contains an objective and Trainers are given a reward for achieving them. Rewards can range from items like Poke Balls to encounters with specific Pokemon, all of which you can see in the table above.
How do I unlock a Research Breakthrough?
To unlock a Research Breakthrough and get an encounter with the current month’s Pokemon, you’ll need to complete one Field Research task every day for seven days. The good news is they don’t have to be consecutive days.
Once you’ve completed a task, make sure you claim the reward on the Field Research progress page to earn a stamp. You can only earn one stamp per day, but completed tasks can be saved up and claimed at a later date to earn a stamp.
Once seven stamps have been earned, you’ll be able to claim your Research Breakthrough reward by opening the package that appears at the top of the Field Research progress page.
How to get Alolan Grimer in Pokemon Go Research Breakthrough
Alolan Grimer is the Research Breakthrough for May 2022, meaning you’ll need to earn your seventh Field Research stamp and claim your big reward before the end of the month, as a different Pokemon will then take over.
If you earn a stamp every day in May, you should be able to earn up to four Research Breakthroughs, meaning you’ll get the chance to catch four Alolan Grimer, which is a great way to stock up on Candy.
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Is there a Shiny Alola Grimer in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that Shiny Alolan Grimer is currently available in Pokemon Go. It made its debut during the 3rd Anniversary event in June 2019.
All past Pokemon Go Research Breakthrough rewards
Interested in seeing all of the past ‘mon made available through Research Breakthroughs in Pokemon Go’s history? Take a look at the full list below:
2018 Research Breakthrough Rewards
| Month | Research Breakthrough |
| April 2018 | Moltres |
| May 2018 | Zapdos |
| June 2018 | Articuno |
| July 2018 | Snorlax |
| August 2018 | Raikou |
| September 2018 | Entei |
| October 2018 | Suicune |
| November 2018 | Shedinja |
| December 2018 | Articuno / Zapdos / Moltres / Raikou / Entei / Suicune |
2019 Research Breakthrough Rewards
| Month | Research Breakthrough |
| January to February 2019 | Articuno / Zapdos / Moltres / Entei / Raikou / Suicune / Ho-Oh / Lugia |
| March to April 2019 | Entei / Raikou / Suicune / Ho-Oh / Lugia / Regirock / Regice / Registeel |
| May to June 2019 | Ho-Oh / Lugia / Latios / Latias |
| July to August 2019 | Latios / Latias / Kyogre / Groudon |
| September to October 2019 | Flower Crown Eevee |
| November to December 2019 | Articuno / Zapdos / Moltres / Kyogre / Groundon |
2019 Research Breakthrough Rewards
| Month | Research Breakthrough |
| January 2020 | Lapras |
| February 2020 | Woobat |
| March 2020 | Ferroseed |
| April 2020 | Alolan Exeggutor |
| May 2020 | Shinx |
| June 2020 | Trapinch |
| July 2020 | Larvitar |
| August 2020 | Scraggy |
| September 2020 | Alolan Raichu |
| October 2020 | Shedinja |
| November 2020 | Togetic |
| December 2020 | Lapras and Darumaka |
2021 Research Breakthrough Rewards
| Month | Research Breakthrough |
| January 2021 | Chansey |
| February 2021 | Snorlax |
| March 2021 | Gible |
| April 2021 | Frillish |
| May 2021 | Galarian Ponyta |
| June 2021 | Clamperl |
| July 2021 | Rufflet |
| August 2021 | Chimecho |
| September 2021 | Ditto |
| October 2021 | Yamask |
| November 2021 | Vullaby |
| December 2021 | Deino |
2022 Research Breakthrough Rewards
| Month | Research Breakthrough |
| January 2022 | Onix |
| February 2022 | Espurr |
| March 2022 | Alolan Vulpix |
| April 2022 | Alolan Marowak |
| May 2022 | Alolan Grimer |
Field Research Breakthrough Shiny rates
Just like most species, Pokemon encounters from Field Research and Breakthrough rewards have a Shiny rate of around 1 in 450. While not the best odds, it’s still better than most of the mainline RPGs.
If you want to increase your chances of finding a Shiny variation, make sure you don’t miss a single day of Field Research, as you’ll get up to four Research Breakthrough encounters this way.
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What is Special Research in Pokemon Go?
Special Research is different from Field Research, as these contain tasks that are typically story-based or tied to an in-game celebration, such as Go Fest or Valentine’s Day, and usually offer much bigger rewards.
While Field Research tasks are obtained at random, Special Research quests are the same for all players, and will often lead to encounters with Mythical Pokemon such as Mewtwo or Meloetta.
So there you have it, everything you need to know about Pokemon Go’s Field Research tasks rewards for May 2022.
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