How to complete A Cosmic Companion Special Research in Pokémon Go

Add a galactic companion to your Pokémon Go adventure.

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The Season of Light has started in Pokémon Go. This is a brand new season to the mobile game, allowing players to catch multiple new Pokémon, such as Cosmog. Cosmog will be featured in the A Cosmic Companion Special Research, available to everyone at the start. This guide covers how you can complete A Cosmic Companion Special Research in Pokémon Go.

All A Cosmic Companion Special Research tasks and rewards in Pokémon Go

You can find A Cosmic Companion available in your Special Research menu. You will receive Cosmog on the first encounter.

Related: When does the Season of Light start in Pokémon Go?

Task 1

  • Catch 15 Pokémon – Five Razz berries
  • Make 10 Curveball throws – Staryu encounter
  • Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon – Five Pinap berries

Rewards: 500 Stardust, 1,000 XP, and Cosmog encounter

Task 2

  • Give your buddy three treats – Woobat encounter
  • Earn 10 candies walking with your buddy – Staryu encounter
  • Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon – Munna encounter

Rewards: 500 Stardust, 2,000 XP, and a Poffin

Task 3

  • Earn 15 hearts with your buddy – Ralts encounter
  • Send 10 gifts to friends – Staryu encounter
  • Catch 20 different species of Pokémon – 25 Poké Balls

Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 3,000 XP, and five Pinap Berries

You will need to check back with Professor Willow for the next steps in A Cosmic Companion Special Research. The next rewards feature 25 Cosmog Candies, 3,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust. This will be enough to evolve Cosmog on October 5.

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