Pokemon Go field research rewards are live for August When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks Pokemon Go fans can unlock fresh Field Research rewards for August. As part of the latest Field Research update, players can find new rewards when performing Field Research tasks. August's Field Research tasks have an Electric theme, focusing on Electric-type Pokemon such as Pikachu, Electrike and Mareep. Likewise, anybody who manages to collect seven Field Research stamps during the month of August will be rewarded with a Legendary breakthrough. The reward for seven stamps in August is an encounter with Legendary Pokemon Raikou. "Trainers, we have an electrifying announcement for you! August Field Research tasks will focus on Electric-type Pokemon," reads a Niantic tweet. "Also, if you collect enough stamps to earn a Research Breakthrough, you’ll have an opportunity to catch the Legendary Pokemon Raikou!" July's research stamps carry over into the new month, which means you'll encounter Raikou sooner if you have existing stamps.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks Pokemon Go fans can capture a brand new Pocket Monster as part of the August Field Research update. August's Field Research tasks have an Electric theme, focusing on Electric-type Pokemon such as Pikachu, Electrike and Mareep. Likewise, anybody who manages to collect seven Field Research stamps during the month of August will be rewarded with a Legendary breakthrough. The reward for seven stamps in August is an encounter with Legendary Pokemon Raikou. And the Raikou encounter isn't the only surprise for fans this month, as Niantic makes Spinda available in the game. Spinda is a Normal-type Pokemon that comes in a variety of different forms. To catch this Pokemon, you'll need to land three curveballs in a row as part of a Field Research quest. If you struggle with curveballs, you might want to hunt down larger Pokemon like Wailmer to make things easier.<doc-sep>The latest Pokémon Go update is live and not only has it changed the Research Breakthroughs to include Raikou, but the research tasks found in PokeStops are now themed after Electric types. Changing research tasks are nothing new in Pokémon Go , as they normally coincide with new updates and events. This time, the release of Raikou outside of Raid Battles has caused Electric-type Pokémon to appear from certain tasks. The latest update will also allow trainers a chance to catch a Spinda for the first time. Multiple reports claim the Normal-type will be available to catch after completing one of the new research tasks in August. Reports of wild Houndour and Snubbull appearing in their shiny form have also surfaced. Here's a list of the new research tasks for August separated by item rewards and Pokémon encounters. Note that this list is still being updated. POKEMON QUEST REWARDS Catch five Electric Pokémon - Mareep Catch a Meowth or Growlithe - Electrike Transfer 10 Pokémon - Misdreavus Use five Berries to help Catch a Pokémon - Girafarig Catch a Skitty or Poochyena - Snubbull Land three Curveballs in a Row - Spinda Evolve a Pokémon - Eevee Catch 10 Pokémon - Magikarp Battle in a Gym - Mankey Evolve a Meowth - Houndour Catch five Pokémon with Weather Boost - Poliwag and Vulpix Hatch an Egg - Lanturn Evolve a Meowth - Houndour Win three Gym Battles - Jynx Battle in a Gym five Times - Machop Make three Great Throws in a Row - Onix Make three Great Throws - Gastly Power Up a Pokémon five Times - Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur ITEM QUEST REWARDS Battle in a Gym - 1x Revive Make three Great Throws - 3x Razz Berries Make three Nice Throws in a Row - 2x Ultra Balls Hatch three Eggs - 1x Rare Candy or 1000 Stardust Catch a Ditto - 3x Rare Candy Catch a Dragon-Type Pokémon - 2x Golden Razz Berries Catch 10 Pokémon with Weather Boost - 5x Great Balls Have you completed one of the new research tasks in Pokémon Go? Who do you hope to catch? Let us know in the comments section below.<doc-sep>
A new month is just around the corner, which means a new batch of Field Research quests will soon be available in Pokemon Go. Developer Niantic has shared the first details about the upcoming set of challenges on Twitter, including which Pokemon awaits those who manage to complete enough of them. [Update: The new Field Research tasks are now live in Pokemon Go.] According to Niantic, August's batch of Field Research tasks will revolve primarily around Electric-type Pokemon. As usual, the first task you complete each day will reward you with a stamp; if you collect seven of them, you'll achieve a Research Breakthrough and unlock additional rewards, including an encounter with a rare Pokemon. The reward for achieving a Research Breakthrough this time will be another encounter with Raikou, one of the three Legendary dogs originally from Pokemon Gold and Silver. Raikou was previously available in Pokemon Go last fall as a Raid Battle, but this gives players another opportunity to capture one without having to team up with other Trainers and travel to a Gym. Field Research tasks are distributed at PokeStops. They're one of two types of quests introduced to the game earlier this year, along with Special Research. The latter are more story-driven challenges assigned by Professor Willow, with the reward being an encounter with a Mythical Pokemon. The first set of Special Research led to Mew, while an upcoming questline will give players the chance to find Celebi. In addition to Raikou, Pokemon Go players can encounter another Legendary in the game right now. The powerful Steel-type Registeel is appearing in Raid Battles from now until August 16, when it will be replaced by Regirock. Before then, Niantic will host the next Pokemon Go Community Day on August 11 and 12, with Eevee starring as the next featured Pokemon.