Pokémon Go's 'Meetup Check-in Timed Research: Go Wild Area' Timed Research is a bonus for checking in a local meetup through the Campfire app.
Available during the Go Wild Area Global 2026 event hours, once you have checked in at some point during the day - you need to be within 1km radius of the starting location to do so - you'll then unlock a series of challenges designed to encourage in-person play.
Of course, they can be done solo if you prefer - and for those playing actively this weekend, it's essentially an easy way to get some bonus Max Particles, Premium Battle Pass and an event-specific Pokémon encounter.
'Meetup Check-in Timed Research: Go Wild Area' Timed Research
The following research has to be completed before the event ends each day at 6pm local time.
Meetup Check-in Timed Research: Go Wild Area (step 1/2)
- Claim reward (500 XP)
Meetup Check-in Timed Research: Go Wild Area (step 2/2)
- Catch 30 Pokémon (800 Max Particles)
- Win a Max Battle (1 Premium Battle Pass)
- Win a Raid (Machamp with a modern jacket encounter)
End reward: 2,026 XP, 2,026 Stardust
Make sure you claim that initial 'claim reward' step - otherwise, you won't make progress on the Timed Research tasks that follow; I've done it a few times when you meet up with a group and become distracted by walking around and playing, so do it before you start battling and catching!
Also, while the tasks end at 6pm, if you're reading this on Saturday, then know you'll be able to get the same set of Timed Research by checking in again on Sunday. Not bad for a freebie for showing up to play with your local community!
If you're looking for more from the event, here's our Pokémon Go Wild Area 2026 guide with a habitat schedule, list of bonuses, and tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the weekend:
Matthew Reynolds
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