To complete the Pokemon GO Lucky Wishes Research, players must finish two separate steps, each of which has a number of different Tasks, before the 2023 Lunar New Year event ends at 10 PM local time on January 23.
Luckily, these Tasks are all simple and include actions such as catching Pokemon, hatching Eggs, and earning Stardust.
These are all of the tasks and rewards for the Pokemon GO Lucky Wishes Research:
Lucky Wishes Step 1/2 – Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Catch 5 Pokemon | ![]() | 15 Poke Balls |
Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms | ![]() | 10 Great Balls |
Power up Pokemon 5 Times | ![]() | 2 Silver Pinap Berries |
Step 1 Completion Rewards
For completing step 1 of the Lucky Wishes Research in Pokemon GO, players will get 500 Stardust, 500 XP, and a Lucky Egg!
What’s more, before starting step two of Winter Wishes, players must choose one of three paths to take. Each of these has a different task as well as varying rewards and a unique bonus to earn!
If you haven’t decided already, here’s the best path to pick in the Pokemon GO Lucky Wishes Research. This will make sure you get the best in-game bonus and rewards!

Lucky Wishes Step 2/2 – Hatching Eggs Path Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Catch 10 Pokemon | ![]() | Bunnelby Encounter |
Catch 25 Pokemon | ![]() | Magikarp Encounter |
Catch 8 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | Combusken Encounter |
Hatch 3 Eggs | ![]() | Galarian Darumaka Encounter |
Send 25 Gifts to Friends | ![]() | Azumarill Encounter |
If you’re hatching Eggs for this Research, you’ll want to find out every Pokemon that you can hatch right now:
- All 2km Egg Hatches
- All 5km Egg Hatches
- All 7km Lunar New Yera Egg Hatches
- All 10km Egg Hatches
- Every 12km Strange Egg Hatch
Hatching Eggs Path Completion Rewards
Finishing all of the Tasks in Step 2 of the Lucky Wishes Hatching Eggs Path gives Pokemon GO players:
- Darumaka Encounter
- Incubator

Lucky Wishes Step 2/2 – Using Daily Adventure Incense Path Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Catch 10 Pokemon | ![]() | Bunnelby Encounter |
Catch 25 Pokemon | ![]() | Magikarp Encounter |
Catch 8 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | Combusken Encounter |
Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 15 Pokemon | ![]() | Galarian Darumaka Encounter |
Send 25 Gifts to friends | ![]() | Azumarill Encounter |
To finish this step, we recommend you read our Pokemon GO Daily Adventure Incense Guide. This will tell you everything about how this item works as well as how to catch Pokemon using it!
Using Daily Adventure Incense Path Completion Rewards
Completing all of the Tasks in the Using Daily Adventure Incense Path of Lucky Wishes gives Pokemon GO players:
- Darumaka Encounter
- 10 Golden Razz Berries
- 25 Ultra Balls

Lucky Wishes Step 2/2 – Collecting Stardust Path Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Catch 10 Pokemon | ![]() | Bunnelby Encounter |
Catch 25 Pokemon | ![]() | Magikarp Encounter |
Catch 8 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | Combusken Encounter |
Earn 7,500 Stardust | ![]() | Galarian Darumaka Encounter |
Send 25 Gifts to friends | ![]() | Azumarill Encounter |
The best way to earn Stardust is in the Pokemon GO Battle League. Check out the GO Battle League cups schedule to find out what tournaments you can compete in right now!
Collecting Stardust Path Completion Rewards
Finishing each of the five Tasks in the Collecting Stardust Path of the Pokemon GO Lucky Wishes Research will give players:
- Darumaka Encounter
- Star Piece
Now that you know how to complete the Lucky Wishes Research in Pokemon GO, there’s even more to do. This includes all of the content in the 2023 Lunar New Year event in Pokemon GO!

Plus, there is even more coming to the game this month. Check out the January 2023 Pokemon GO events schedule to find out what is in store!