The Pokemon GO Anniversary event has a new Timed Research to complete and it rewards you with a Wash Rotom encounter. Here’s how to do it!
With every Pokemon GO event comes plenty of new content. This includes new Pokemon, Raid bosses, Field Research, and more.
However, out of all of the new content in the Pokemon GO Anniversary event, the most exciting part might be the return of Rotom!
Players at Berlin Pokemon GO Fest could catch Mow Rotom but now the Wash form of this Pokemon will be available for everyone to catch!
Here’s how you can complete the Timed Research in the Pokemon GO Anniversary event and get an encounter with Wash Rotom!
But first, check out all of the Pokemon GO Anniversary event Field Research Tasks. You’ll want to be finishing these as you do the Timed Research too!
How to Complete the Timed Research & Catch Wash Rotom in the Pokemon GO Anniversary Event
By completing this Timed Research during the Pokemon GO Anniversary event, you’ll get the chance to catch Wash Rotom. Here’s all of the steps you need to finish before the event ends on July 12:
Step 1: Pokemon GO Anniversary Timed Research (1/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokemon | 15 Pokeballs |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
| Make 5 Nice Throws | 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great Throws | 500 XP |
| Make 5 Curveball Throws | Foongus encounter |
| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokemon | 500 Stardust |
Step 1 Rewards: Cake Costumed Pikachu encounter, 1 Poffin
Read More: Pokemon GO 2022 Anniversary Event: All Raids – Legendary, Mega & More
Step 2: Anniversary Timed Research (2/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Play with your Buddy | 5 Razz Berries |
| Give your Buddy a Treat | 5 Nanab Berries |
| Take a Snapshot of your Buddy | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Battle another Trainer with your Buddy Pokemon while it’s adventuring with you | 500 XP |
| Make 5 Curveball Throws | Eevee encounter |
| Earn a Candy exploring with your Buddy | 500 Stardust |
Step 2 Rewards: Party Hat Charmander encounter, 2500 Stardust
Players have been struggling with one of the step 2 challenges in particular. Check our guide on How to Battle Another Trainer with your Buddy Pokemon if you need help!
Step 3: Anniversary Timed Research (3/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Take 5 Snapshots of Wild Pokemon | 5 Potions |
| Take a Snapshot of Charmander | 5 Revives |
| Take a Snapshot of your Buddy | 15 Pokeballs |
| Take Snapshots of 5 different Pokemon | 500 XP |
| Take a Snapshot of a Normal-type Pokemon | Meowth encounter |
| Take Snapshots of 3 different wild Fire-, Water-, or Grass-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust |
Step 3 Rewards: Pansear encounter, 1 Unova Stone
Read More: Pokemon GO July Battle Weekend: Date, Bonuses & Shadow Pokemon
Step 4: Anniversary Timed Research (4/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms | 20 Pokeballs |
| Hatch an Egg | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Walk 2km | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Earn a Candy Exploring with your Buddy | 500 XP |
| Complete 5 Field Research Tasks | 3 Rare Candies |
| Battle in a Gym 3 times | 500 Stardust |
Step 4 Rewards: Gible Encounter, 1 Premium Battle Pass
Also Read: Pokemon GO July 2022 Spotlight Hours Schedule
Step 5: Anniversary Timed Research (5/6)
| Task | Reward |
| Send 5 Gifts to friends | 5 Super Potions |
| Send 5 Gifts and add a Sticker to each | 5 Revives |
| Transfer 15 pokemon | 500 XP |
| Battle in 2 Raids | 1 Fast TM |
| Win a Level 1 or higher Raid | 1 Charged TM |
| Power up Pokemon 10 times | 500 Stardust |
Step 5 Rewards: Snorlax encounter, 1 Rocket Radar
Also Read: Pokemon GO: All Field Research Reward Encounters – July 2022
Step 6: Anniversary Timed Research (6/6) – How to Catch Rotom in Pokemon GO
| Task | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1000 XP |
Step 6 Rewards: Wash Rotom Encounter, 2500 Stardust, 2500 XP
Also Read: Pokemon GO: How to Catch Ultra Beasts – Phermosa, Buzzwole & Xurkitree
And that’s how you can complete the Timed Research in the Pokemon GO Anniversary event and catch Wash Rotom! Just make sure to finish it before the event ends – you never know when Rotom will be back!
After all, it’s one of the top 10 rarest Pokemon in Pokemon GO!
Meanwhile, leaks have revealed loads of new Pokemon coming to Pokemon GO soon:
