Mega Gardevoir has finally arrived (pic: Niantic, Inc.)



Valentine’s Day has arrived a week early in Pokémon Go , adding a bunch of new research tasks you can complete for rewards. 



February is always an exciting month for Pokémon players, as the majority of the franchise’s titles will launch special Valentine Day’s themed events.  



Pokémon Go is not an exception to the rule as it has some sweet treats in store, not only releasing new shiny forms and Mega Gardevoir for you to catch, but also some much needed bonuses.   



This year’s special event contains a timed research called Lovely Wishes, as well as a few exclusive field research tasks that’ll earn you some valuable rewards. 



Lovely Wishes quest steps in Pokémon Go  



The Lovely Wishes timed research is available from February 8, 2023, at 10am (local time), until February 14, 2023, at 8pm (local time). 



It should be easy for you to fully complete during this period, as it’s a relatively short questline. 



Lovely Wishes is also a branched research quest, which means, the rewards and special bonuses you earn will change according to which path you choose. 



Two lovey-dovey Luvdisc (pic: Niantic, Inc.)



There are three paths you can take and each grants you an additional bonus until the Valentine’s Day event ends. 



One is related to the duration of Daily Adventure Incense, another to getting extra catch XP, and the last rewards extra candy for catching pokémon. 



Here are all of the Lovely Wishes quest steps and rewards for all three branches, though it’s up to you if you want to take a look as there are spoilers : 



Lovely Wishes Step 1 of 2  




Catch 5 pokémon – 15 poké balls 



Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms – 10 great balls 



Power up pokémon 5 times – 2 silver pinap berries 




Rewards: 500 XP, 500 stardust, and 1 lucky egg 



You can choose either of these three paths: 




Catching Pokémon – Receive double the XP for catching pokémon during the event 



Using Daily Adventure Incense – 30 minutes of Daily Adventure Incense per day 



Pokémon Candy – Double candy rewarded for catching pokémon 




The path you choose will also affect one of the final challenges in this quest and the final rewards. 



There are two new items in the avatar store (pic: Niantic, Inc.)



Lovely Wishes Step 2 of 2  



Catching Pokémon Path:  




Catch 10 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 25 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 8 different species of pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Earn 25,000 XP – Frillish encounter 



Send 25 gifts to friends – Frillish encounter 




Rewards: 1 lure module and a Frillish encounter 



Using Daily Incense Path:  




Catch 10 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 25 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 8 different species of pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Use Daily Adventure Incense to help catch 15 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Send 25 gifts to friends – Frillish encounter 




Rewards: 25 ultra balls, a lure module, and a Frillish encounter 



Pokémon Candy Path:  




Catch 10 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 25 pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Catch 8 different species of pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Use 25 pinap berries to help catch pokémon – Frillish encounter 



Send 25 gifts to friends – Frillish encounter 




Rewards: 1 lure module and Frillish encounter 



In last year’s event Flabébé arrived in Pokémon Go (pic: Niantic, Inc.)



Valentine’s Day 2023 field research tasks in Pokémon Go  



Spinning a PokéStop during this year’s Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon Go might reward you with an exclusive field research task. 



Make sure you don’t delete them, as these tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed even after the event ends. 



Here are the Valentine’s Day 2023 field research tasks: 




Earn 3 hearts with your buddy (Reward: Pikachu, Eevee or Ralts encounter) 



Earn 10 hearts with your buddy (Reward: Frillish encounter) 



Make 5 great curveball throws in a row (Reward: Spinda encounter) 



Open 5 gifts (Reward: Combee or Morelull encounter) 



Send 2 gifts with a sticker attached (Reward: Luvdisc encounter) 



Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Reward: Hippopotas or Litleo encounter) 



Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms (Reward: Chansey, Audino or Alomomola encounter) 




Pink pokémon are the stars of Valentine’s Day (pic: Niantic, Inc.)



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Valentine’s Day 2023 Global Challenge rewards in Pokémon Go  



A Global Challenge will also be available to complete during the Valentine’s Day event, starting from Tuesday, 7th February at 8am GMT to Wednesday, February 15 at 6am GMT. 



This special challenge tasks all players with sending 100,000,000 gifts to spread some love, so make sure you’re in a generous mood. 



If trainers around the world complete the challenge successfully, you will get the following rewards: 




x3 transfer candy for the remainder of the event 



x2 transfer candy XL for trainers level 31 and up for the remainder of the event










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