The An Instinctive Hero event in Pokemon GO has added a brand-new Special Research for players to complete, and it is certainly worth doing as it gives you an exclusive encounter with a costumed Elekid!
To claim the Research, you must log in to Pokemon GO during the An Instinctive Hero event. This taking place from 10 AM local time on May 2 to 8 PM local time on May 8, 2023.
Once you’ve done that, you can see the full breakdown of the steps, tasks, and rewards below!

Pokemon GO An Instinctive Hero Special Research: All Tasks & Rewards
The Pokemon GO An Instinctive Hero Special Research has four steps, each with three tasks to complete:
Step 1/4
Task | Reward |
Make 10 Nice Throws | 5 Razz Berries |
Catch 20 Pokemon | 5 Poke Balls |
Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | Exeggcute |
Step 1 Completion Rewards
- 1500 XP
- Incubator
Step 2/4
Task | Reward |
Hatch an Egg | Incense |
Use 15 Razz Berries to help catch Pokemon | 5 Great Balls |
Spin 20 PokeStops or Gyms | Ferroseed |
Before you hatch any Eggs, make sure you install the official Pokemon GO Egg Hatching Widget! This helps you keep track of all of your Egg hatching progress!
Step 2 Completion Rewards
- 20 Chansey Candy
- 2000 XP

Step 3/4
Task | Reward |
Catch 30 Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
Earn 5 Candies walking with your buddy | 5 Pinap Berries |
Hatch 3 Eggs | Chansey |
As you’ll be hatching three Eggs for this step of the Research, make sure you hatch one of the new 7km An Instinctive Hero event Eggs!
Also, 2km, 5km, and 10km Eggs have a chance of hatching Larvesta during this event. This is the latest Pokemon to arrive in Pokemon GO!
Step 3 Completion Rewards
- 2500 XP
- Elekid wearing a Team Spark costume
Step 4/4
Task | Reward |
Claim Reward! | 10 Pinap Berries |
Claim Reward! | 10 Great Balls |
Claim Reward! | 10 Ultra Balls |
Step 4 Completion Rewards
- 2500 XP
- 2500 Stardust
Following the An Instinctive Hero event, there will be plenty more Research to complete this month. Check out the May 2023 Pokemon GO events schedule to see what is in store!