Pokemon GO has a brand-new Special Research for players to complete, From A to Zygarde. As the title suggests, you’ll get a Zygarde encounter along the way, as well as a Zygarde Cube!

The From A to Zygrade Special Research will be available for all Pokemon GO players starting at 10 AM local time on July 21, 2023. This is also when the Blaze New Trails event begins, and the new Pokemon GO Routes feature becomes available.

These are all of the tasks and rewards for each of the six steps in the From A to Zygarde Special Research in Pokemon GO:

From A to Zygarde Step 1/6

Step 1 of From A to Zygrade is very straightforward and quick to complete. It requires catching 10 Pokemon, using 5 Berries, and walking 5km.

Task Reward
Walk 1km5 Pinap BerriesPokemon GO Pinap Berry
Catch 10 Pokemon5 PotionsPotion Pokemon GO
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon5 Poke BallsPokemon GO Pokeball

Step 1 Completion Rewards

  • 500 Stardust

From A to Zygarde Step 2/6

From A to Zygrade step 2 is also very quick to finish. You’ll need to make 5 Great Throws, Power up Pokemon 5 times, and hatch an Egg to complete it.

Task Reward
Make 5 Great Throws10 Razz BerriesRazz Berry Pokemon GO
Power up Pokemon 5 Times10 Nanab BerriesNanab Berry Pokemon GO
Hatch an Egg10 Poke BallsPokemon GO Pokeball

Step 2 Completion Rewards

  • 1000 Stardust

From A to Zygarde Step 3/6

Step 3 of From A to Zygarde is as simple as claiming the rewards to get Zygarde as well as a Zygarde Cube!

Task Reward
Claim Reward!10 Great BallsPokemon GO Great Ball
Claim Reward!10 Super PotionsSuper Potion Pokemon GO
Claim Reward!1000 StardustPokemon GO Stardust

Step 3 Completion Rewards

  • Zygarde (10% Forme)
  • Zygarde Cube

Currently, finishing step 3 of this Special Research is the only way to catch Zygarde in Pokemon GO.

Zygarde in Pokemon GO

From A to Zygarde Step 4/6

All of the tasks in step 4 of From A to Zygarde require following Routes in Pokemon GO. This is a brand-new feature to the game!

Task Reward
Follow 3 Routes1 IncenseIncense Pokemon GO
Catch 20 Pokemon while following Routes3 RevivesRevive Pokemon GO
Find a Zygarde Cell5 Ultra BallsPokemon GO Ultra Ball

Step 4 Completion Rewards

  • 1000 XP
  • 1000 Stardust

From A to Zygarde Step 5/6

From A to Zygrade step 5 requires following more routes to earn Candy and using an Incense while doing it!

Task Reward
Use an Incense while following a Route15 Great BallsPokemon GO Great Ball
Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy1500 StardustPokemon GO Stardust
Follow 5 Routes10 Ultra BallsPokemon GO Ultra Ball

Step 5 Completion Rewards

  • 2000 XP

From A to Zygarde Step 6/6

To finish step 6 of From A to Zygrade, all you need to do is claim your rewards!

Task Reward
Claim Reward!Star PieceStar Piece Pokemon GO
Claim Reward!2000 XPPokemon GO XP
Claim Reward!1 Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry Pokemon GO

Step 6 Completion Rewards

  • 2500 XP
  • 2500 Stardust

Overall, From A to Zygarde is certainly worth completing if you want to add Zygrade to your Pokedex. Plus, it is also very handy to help you learn the ropes of the new Routes Feature!