The 'Willow's Birthday Research' event celebrates the birthday of Pokémon Go's main supporting character, Professor Willow.
The headline of the event is a set of Timed Research, which features three encounters with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu, as well as rewards including a Lucky Egg, a Star Piece, and 21 Ultra Balls.
What follows is the 'Willow's Birthday Research' Timed Research steps in Pokémon Go, and all rewards available.
'Willow's Birthday Research' Timed Research steps in Pokémon Go
The following Timed Research starts Tuesday, 21st July at 10am and ends Monday, 27th July at 8pm local time.
Willow's Birthday Research (step 1 of 3)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (21 Poké Balls)
- Complete 3 Field Research tasks (3 Fast TM)
- Make 10 Nice Throws (3 Silver Pinap Berries)
Reward: 721 XP, Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu encounter, 712 Stardust
Willow's Birthday Research (step 2 of 3)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (21 Great Balls)
- Complete 3 Field Research tasks (3 Charged TM)
- Send 3 Gifts to Friends (21 Ultra Balls)
Reward: 721 XP, Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu encounter, 712 Stardust
Willow's Birthday Research (step 3 of 3)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (1 Lucky Egg)
- Complete 3 Field Research tasks (1 Star Piece
- Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms (1 Lure Module)
Reward: 721 XP, Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu encounter, 712 Stardust

Thanks to PokeMiners for helping fleshing out the above.
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