The 'Ozone Ascent' event sees the return of Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go.
The event - which runs between Saturday, 25th July at 10am and Sunday, 26th July at 8pm local time - provides free Timed Research for all players, which includes an encounter with Rayquaza, Mega Energy and a Meteorite item - which allows it to learn the move Dragon Ascent and Mega Evolve.
You can get the same rewards again by getting the 'Celestial Scales' Premium Timed Research ticket, but with easier objectives for unlocking each one.
What follows is the 'Ozone Ascent' and 'Celestial Scales' Timed Research steps in Pokémon Go, and all rewards available.
'Ozone Ascent' Timed Research steps in Pokémon Go
The following Timed Research starts Saturday, 25th July at 10am and ends Sunday, 26th July at 8pm local time, and is free for all players:
'Ozone Ascent' Timed Research (step 1 of 1)
- Use 3 supereffective Charged Attacks (20 Poké Balls)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Catch 50 Pokémon (400 Rayquaza Mega Energy)
- Win 2 raids (Rayquaza encounter)
Reward: 3,840 XP, 1 Meteorite, 3,840 Stardust
'Celestial Scales' Premium Timed Research steps in Pokémon Go
The following Timed Research starts Saturday, 25th July at 10am and ends Sunday, 26th July at 8pm local time, and is available for £4.99 / $4.99:
'Celestial Scales' Premium Timed Research (step 1 of 1)
- Use 2 supereffective Charged Attacks (20 Poké Balls)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (400 Rayquaza Mega Energy)
- Catch 25 Pokémon (Rayquaza encounter)
Reward: 3,840 XP, 1 Meteorite, 3,840 Stardust
Best of luck unlocking a Mega Rayquaza by Sunday night!
Also this weekend is the Pokémon Go Fest makeup event on Sunday, and still ongoing is the 'Willow's Birthday Research' Timed Research, which rewards encounters with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu.
You can read what else is happening in the latest newsletter with a schedule of the week.
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