The "A Dazzling Aria" Masterwork Research in Pokémon Go offers players the chance to acquire a shiny Meloetta. This opportunity aligns with the Go Tour: Unova event, where players can purchase a ticket from Monday, February 24, at 10 a.m. until Sunday, March 2, at 8 p.m. local time. The ticket is priced at $5 or its local currency equivalent.
After purchasing the ticket, players can access the Masterwork Research in the Special Research tab, which can be completed at their own pace due to its inherent challenges. While not all steps are immediately available, those revealed thus far (as of April 18) include tasks and rewards as follows:
Step 1 of 7 involves catching Pokémon from various regions: Kanto (151), Johto (100), Hoenn (135), Sinnoh (107), and Unova (156), each awarding 648 XP. Rewards include 10x Reshiram candy, 10x Zekrom candy, and a Shiny Meloetta avatar T-shirt.
Step 2 of 7 tasks players with catching 50 Normal-type and 50 Psychic-type Pokémon, and catching a Pokémon on 21 different days, with rewards of Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott candy (15 each), as well as 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, and 1 XL candy.
Step 3 of 7 requires earning a bronze Showcase Star medal, earning a heart with your buddy for seven consecutive days, and catching a Pokémon on 21 different days, rewarding players with encounters with Basculin in different forms and additional items.
Step 4 of 7 includes earning a platinum idol medal, catching 100 Pokémon while in a party, and catching a Pokémon on 21 different days, rewarded with another set of encounter items and candies.
- Step 5 of 7 involves obtaining 5 Lucky Pokémon in trades, winning 5 five-star or higher raids, and catching a Pokémon for five consecutive days, leading to a Darmanitan encounter and more candy.
As the research progress is time-gated, details for subsequent steps will be updated as they become available.
Regarding the ticket’s value, Niantic confirms it contains various encounters, including Shiny Meloetta (Aria Forme), a range of candies, items such as Ultra Balls, Golden Razz Berries, Silver Pinap Berries, Unova Stones, and 2 Incense, amounting to good value for dedicated players at $5.
While the research tasks are demanding and may require an extensive amount of time to complete, consistent daily players may find the long-term challenges appealing as a post-event goal. To participate, prospective players must purchase the ticket within a week of the event announcement.
Illustrations and a source image accompany these details, showcasing the allure and subtle differences of Shiny Meloetta.
In sum, "A Dazzling Aria" presents a worthwhile yet demanding Pokémon Go adventure for enthusiasts eager for a new challenge and rare rewards.
