The Festival of Colors 2025 Premium Timed Research is now available for Pokémon GO trainers at a price of $2.00. Participants will engage in various tasks that involve catching Pokémon, executing curveball throws, and spinning PokéStops. Successful completion of these tasks will yield exciting rewards, including Lure Modules, Incense, and Stardust.
For trainers located in India, the event introduces a unique region-specific challenge known as the India Timed Research. This exclusive questline presents branching paths, allowing players to choose different Pokémon encounters as their rewards.
Guide to Completing the Festival of Colors 2025 Premium Timed Research
Step 1 of 2: Tasks and Rewards
- Catch 7 Pokémon – Encounter: Bruxish
- Make 5 Curveball Throws – Encounter: Bruxish
- Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms – Encounter: Bruxish
- Send 2 Gifts to Friends – Encounter: Bruxish
- Use an Incense – Encounter: Bruxish
- Catch 7 Pokémon – Reward: 1x Incense
- Rewards: 1x Lure Module, 1x Incense, 1000 Stardust
Step 2 of 2: Tasks and Rewards
- Catch 7 Pokémon – Encounter: Bruxish
- Make 5 Curveball Throws – Encounter: Bruxish
- Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms – Encounter: Bruxish
- Send 2 Gifts to Friends – Encounter: Bruxish
- Use an Incense – Encounter: Bruxish
- Catch 7 Pokémon – Reward: 1x Incense
- Rewards: 1x Lure Module, 1x Incense, 1000 Stardust
Overview: Festival of Colors 2025 Timed and Field Research

Additionally, participants can take part in a free Timed Research exclusively available during the event. The tasks and corresponding rewards are as follows:
- Catch 15 Pokémon – Encounter: Ledyba
- Make 15 Curveball Throws – Encounter: Pawmi
- Use 15 Berries to catch Pokémon – Encounter: Tadbulb
- Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms – Encounter: Alolan Grimer
- Send 15 Gifts to Friends – Encounter: Amaura
- Make 15 Great Throws – Encounter: Crabrawler
- Catch 8 different species of Pokémon – Encounter: Bruxish
- Trade a Pokémon – Encounter: Bruxish
- Use an Incense – Reward: 1x Incense
- Rewards: 4x Rare Candy, 1500 Stardust, 2000 XP
Event-themed Field Research tasks also offer a variety of rewards, which include:
- Catch 7 Pokémon (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa only) – Encounter: Red Flabébé
- Catch 7 Pokémon (Asia-Pacific only) – Encounter: Blue Flabébé
- Catch 7 Pokémon (Americas only) – Encounter: Yellow Flabébé
- Explore 2 km – Encounter: Bruxish
- Take a snapshot of your buddy – Reward: 500 Stardust
- Use an Incense – Encounter: Bruxish
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