There’s a new Timed Research to complete that only GO Fest fans will encounter – here’s everything you can earn with Pokemon GO Shimmering Strides!

If you’re a sneaker fan, you won’t want to miss out on the Pokemon GO Shimmering Strides Timed Research.

After all, completing this new bonus research will grant players the Carbink-themed shoes for their avatars! This exclusive Timed Research isn’t available to purchase by itself, but comes as an incentive to purchase the upcoming GO Fest Global Ticket early!

How to Get Pokemon GO Shimmering Strides Timed Research

To get the Pokemon GO Shimmering Strides Timed Research, you must buy a GO Fest 2023 Global Ticket before Monday, August 1, 2023. This is on sale in the in-game shop for $14.99 (or local currency equivalent).

After purchasing the ticket, the Timed Research will last until Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 9 AM local time, giving players limited time to complete their tasks.

Carbink Pokemon GO Fest 2023

Then, from August 26-27, the Pokemon GO Fest 2023 global celebrations will officially kick-off.

Is the Shimmering Strides Timed Research Worth Buying?

No, it’s certainly not worth paying $14.99 just for the Shimmering Strides Timed Research, however players buying a Pokemon GO Fest 2023 Global Ticket will also receive a Special Research leading to an encounter with the Mythical Pokemon Diance when the event rolls around on August 26.

They will also receive another Special Research focused on Mega Rayquaza and the new Meteorites on August 27, ensuring there’s plenty of value in the ticket.

At the end of the day, Shimmering Strides won’t be convincing many fans to buy the Global Ticket if they weren’t going to already. But it’s a nice pre-order bonus for those already looking to take part in this year’s GO Fest.

Here’s what the Timed Research has to offer:

All Tasks & Rewards in Pokemon GO Shimmering Strides Timed Research

There is just one step to complete in the Shimmering Strides Timed Research but it has 5 tasks:

Task Reward
Explore 1kmSuper IncubatorSuper Incubator Pokemon GO
Hatch 2 EggsExeggcute EncounterExeggcute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms500 StardustPokemon GO Stardust
Complete 5 Field Research TasksPoffinPoffin Pokemon GO
Earn 3 Candies Walking With Your BuddyRocket RadarRocket Radar Pokemon GO

Completion Rewards

  • 3 Golden Razz Berries
  • 3000 XP
  • Carbink-themed Shoes

To earn all of these rewards, you must finish all of the tasks before the Shimmering Strides Timed Research expires at 9 AM local time on Saturday, August 26, 2023.