Cosmog, the Nebula Pokemon, has finally made its way to Pokemon GO in ‘A Cosmic Companion’. Here’s how you can complete this Season of Light Special Research.
The Season of Light has arrived in Pokemon GO and it is adding plenty of new content to the game. However, the most exciting addition may be the new Special Research.
The Special Research, A Cosmic Companion, is one that every Pokemon trainer will be able to complete as the Season of Light progresses and it gives players the chance to catch (and hopefully evolve) Cosmog!
Here’s how to complete the ‘A Cosmic Companion’ Special Research in Pokemon GO and get the new Legendary Pokemon, Cosmog!
Read More: Every Legendary Pokemon & Ultra Beast in Pokemon GO
- Pokemon GO A Cosmic Companion Season of Light Special Research – All Tasks and Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 1/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 2/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 3/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 4/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 5/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 6/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 7/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 8/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 9/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 10/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 11/12 Tasks & Rewards
- A Cosmic Companion Step 12/12 Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO A Cosmic Companion Season of Light Special Research – All Tasks and Rewards
A Cosmic Companion is the new Special Research for the Season of Light that focuses on the Legendary Pokemon Cosmog.
At the moment, only part 1 of A Cosmic Companion has been released, so players will have to wait until parts 2 and 3 arrive later on in the Season to fully complete this Research.
However, we do have all of the tasks and rewards for completing steps 1-4 of A Cosmic Companion already.
A Cosmic Companion Step 1/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
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Catch 15 Pokemon | ![]() | 5 Razz Berries |
Make 10 Curveball Throws | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokemon | ![]() | 5 Pinap Berries |
Making 10 Curveball Throws can be difficult. Find out how to get and use Nanab Berries in Pokemon GO to make this task much easier!
Step 1 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 1 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Cosmog Encounter |
![]() | 1000 XP |
![]() | 500 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 2/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Give your buddy 3 treats | ![]() | Woobat Encounter |
Earn 10 Candies walking with your buddy | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokemon | ![]() | Munna Encounter |
Make sure you know how to install and use the Pokemon GO Buddy Widget before you complete this step. This is because it’ll help you easily track your Candy-earning progress while walking.
Step 2 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 2 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Poffin |
![]() | 2000 XP |
![]() | 500 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 3/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy | ![]() | Ralts Encounter |
Send 10 Gifts to friends | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Catch 20 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | 25 Pokeballs |
Find out the fastest ways to earn buddy hearts in Pokemon GO so you can complete this step of A Cosmic Companion quickly!
Using Daily Adventure Incense will also be a great help to catch different Pokemon species.
Step 3 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 3 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 5 Pinap Berries |
![]() | 3000 XP |
![]() | 1000 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 4/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this Research. Check back for more details soon! | ![]() | 789 XP |
Step 4 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 4 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 25 Cosmog Candy |
![]() | 3000 XP |
![]() | 1000 Stardust |
Read More: Pokemon GO Candy Guide – How To Earn, Boost & More
A Cosmic Companion Step 5/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Complete 5 Field Research Tasks | ![]() | Baltoy Encounter |
Power up Pokemon 10 times | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Evolve a Cosmog | ![]() | 1000 Stardust |
Need some help evolving? Here’s how to evolve Cosmog into Cosmoem – and even into Solgaleo and Lunala!
Step 5 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 5 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 25 Cosmog Candy |
![]() | 1000 XP |
![]() | 750 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 6/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Complete 10 Field Research Tasks | ![]() | Elgyem Encounter |
Power up Pokemon 10 times | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Walk 5km | ![]() | Girafarig Encounter |
Step 6 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 6 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 25 Cosmog Candy |
![]() | 2000 XP |
![]() | 750 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 7/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy | ![]() | Kirlia Encounter |
Hatch an Egg | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Catch 20 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | 25 Great Balls |
Step 7 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 7 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 10 Poke Balls |
![]() | 3000 XP |
![]() | 1500 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 8/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Professor Willow is currently performing an investigation regarding this Research. Check back for more details soon! | ![]() | 789 XP |
Step 8 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 8 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | 50 Cosmog Candy |
![]() | 3000 XP |
![]() | 1500 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 9/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Evolve a Cosmoem | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Step 9 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 8 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Starmie Encounter |
![]() | 2000 XP |
![]() | 500 Stardust |
Find out whether Solgaleo or Lunala is better in Pokemon GO before you evolve Cosmoem!
A Cosmic Companion Step 10/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Evolve 3 Pokemon | ![]() | 12 Nanab Berries |
Walk 5km | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Make 15 Great Throws | ![]() | 10 Pinap Berries |
Step 10 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 8 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Solrock Encounter |
![]() | 4000 XP |
![]() | 1000 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 11/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Evolve 3 Pokemon | ![]() | 12 Razz Berries |
Walk 5km | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Make 15 Nice Curveball Throws | ![]() | 10 Pinap Berries |
Step 11 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 8 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Lunatone Encounter |
![]() | 4000 XP |
![]() | 1000 Stardust |
A Cosmic Companion Step 12/12 Tasks & Rewards
Task | Image | Reward |
---|---|---|
Earn 15 Hearts with your Buddy | ![]() | Gardevoir encounter |
Catch 25 different species of Pokemon | ![]() | Staryu Encounter |
Earn 10,000 Stardust | ![]() | 25 Ultra Balls |
Step 12 Completion Rewards
Reward Image | Step 8 Completion Reward |
---|---|
![]() | Star Piece |
![]() | 5000 XP |
![]() | 2500 Stardust |
Read More: Can You Get A Second Cosmog in Pokemon GO?

The Season of Light hasn’t just introduced some new Research, there are also some exciting Pokemon you can hatch from Eggs: