The Pokemon GO Masterwork Research: Wish Granted has six different steps to complete, each containing a number of different tasks.
Unlike most Pokemon GO Research, the tasks in Wish Granted are very time-consuming, so it may take months to complete. However, it’s worth the effort, as you get an encounter with shiny Jirachi when you finish the Research Story!
If you haven’t bought the Research yet, we can help you decide whether it is worth it or not. Find out whether you should buy the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted in Pokemon GO!

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 1/6
Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 1 requires catching 385 Pokemon from three regions and earning the gold Hoenn Medal:
- Catch 385 Pokemon originally discovered in the Kanto region – 385 XP
- Catch 385 Pokemon originally discovered in the Johto region – 385 XP
- Catch 385 Pokemon originally discovered in the Hoenn region – 385 XP
- Earn a gold Hoenn Medal – 30 Ultra Balls
To get the Gold Hoenn medal in Pokemon GO, you must catch 90 different Pokemon from the Hoenn region of the Pokedex.
To speed up your progress on this step, we suggest using Daily Adventure Incence to attract Pokemon to you while you walk. Or, if you have some spare, activate Lure Modules to bring Pokemon to your location!
Step 1 Completion Rewards
- 10 Kyogre Candy
- 10 Groudon Candy
- 10 Rayquaza Candy

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 2/6
Step 2 of Masterwork Research: Wish Granted is all about your Buddy Pokemon and earning hearts with them. The two tasks are:
- Have 10 Best Buddies – 1 Poffin
- Earn a heart with your Buddy for 14 days in a row – 1 Poffin
If it’s taking too long to increase your friendship level with your buddies, find out the fastest way to earn Buddy Hearts in Pokemon GO!
Also, to keep track of your progress with your buddies, make sure to install the official Pokemon GO Buddy Widget!
Step 2 Completion Rewards
- 385 XP
- 3 Rare Candy

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 3/6
Step 3 of Wish Granted requires players to catch 5 Kecleon and spin PokeStops for 14 days in a row! The exact tasks and rewards are:
- Catch 5 Kecleon – 1 Incense
- Spin a PokeStop 14 days in a row – 1 Incense
If you’re struggling with this step, here’s how to catch Kecleon in Pokemon GO. It’s a lot easier said than done, as it requires a lot of luck!
Step 3 Completion Rewards
- 3850 XP
- 3 Rare Candy

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 4/6
Step 4 requires making excellent throws and trading to get a lucky Pokemon:
- Obtain a Lucky Pokemon in a trade – 1 Lure Module
- Make 100 Excellent Throws – 1 Lucky Egg
Step 4 Completion Rewards
- 3850 XP
- 3 Rare Candy

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 5/6
Step 5 of Masterwork Research: Wish Granted is all about catching Pokemon and leveling up. Here are the Tasks:
- Catch 1000 Pokemon – 1000 Stardust
- Catch Pokemon 7 days in a row – 7 Golden Razz Berries
- Reach Level 40 – 4000 Stardust
Step 5 Completion Rewards
- 3850 XP
- Shiny Jirachi Encounter
- 3850 Stardust

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted Step 6/6
The Final Step just required claiming the rewards!
- Claim Reward! – 1 Star Piece
- Claim Reward! – 1 Lucky Egg
Step 6 Completion Rewards
- 3850 XP
- 20 Jirachi Candy
- 3850 Stardust
Now that you’ve caught shiny Jirachi from the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted, you might want to catch some other super-rare shines: