Marill Limited Research Pokemon Go event: Everything you need to know

Lauren Bergin
Marill Pokemon Go Event

At the height of the Pokemon Go Luminous Legends X event, Niantic have released the Marill Limited Time Research special event too! Here’s everything you need to know, including the tasks, how to get shiny Marill, as well as Azumarill.

One of Pokemon’s most beloved little creatures is Marill, the water/fairy-type Pokemon that literally everyone just wants to cuddle.

As the Luminous Legends X event and Fairy-type Challenge reach their peak, Niantic have also added in an exclusive some Limited Time Research for Marill, letting you snag a shiny version of the adorable Pokemon as well as its evolution, Azumarill.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Marill Limited Time Research Pokemon Go event!

Pokemon Go marill
Marill is back for this limited time event!

When does Marill Limited Research start?

The Marill Limited Research event kicks off in Pokemon Go on May 9 from 8AM until 10PM at your local time.

It’s important to note that a mistake on Niantic’s part implied that the event would begin on May 7, however the dev team have confirmed that this was an error and that any progress earned will be reset.


Marill Limited Research: All Pages & Rewards

In order to complete the event and snag yourself a whole gang of Marills, you’ll need to grind through 20 pages of research tasks.

The plus side is, though, that these contribute to the Fairy-type Challenge and will help to unlock those coveted rewards. For all the details about that challenge, we’ve got a dedicated article here.

So, here are all the Marill Limited Time Research pages:

Marill Limited Research page 1

  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Poké Balls, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 2

  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Pinap Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 3

  • Use three Pinap Berries while catching Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: Marill encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 4

  • Make two Great Throws
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: Marill encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 5

  • Make three Great Throws
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch three Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make three Curveball Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Nanab Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 6

  • Use three Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokémon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Poke Balls, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 7

  • Make two Nice Curveball Throws
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokémon
    • Marill encounter
  • Transfer two Pokémon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Marill Candy, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 8

  • Make two Nice Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokémon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Razz Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 9

  • Use three Razz berries to help catch Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Marill Candy, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 10

  • Make two Great Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch three Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Evolve a Fairy-type Pokemon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Ultra Balls, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 11

  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Pinap Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 12

  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Pinap Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 13

  • Use three Pinap Berries while catching Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: Marill encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 14

  • Make two Great Throws
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: Marill encounter, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 15

  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Nice Throws
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Pinap Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 16

  • Use three Nanab Berries while catching Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Poke Balls, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 17

  • Make two Nice Curveball Throws
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Transfer two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Marill Candy, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 18

  • Make two Nice Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Razz Berries, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 19

  • Use three Razz berries to help catch Pokémon
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch two Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Make two Curveball Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 10 Marill Candy, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP

Marill Limited Research page 20

  • Make two Great Throws in a row
    • Marill encounter
  • Catch three Pokemon
    • Marill encounter
  • Evolve a Fairy-type Pokemon
    • Marill encounter

Total Rewards: 15 Ultra Balls, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP


How to get Shiny Marill in Pokemon Go

Shiny Marill Pokemon go
Get ready, Shiny Marill is back in town!

A lot of trainers will be asking if Marill be shiny in Pokemon Go, and the answer is yes!

Throughout the Marill Limited Time Research event, you’ll be able to score shiny Marills during your research encounters. While the spawn rate is still a lot less than the normal variant, you’ll hopefully be able to snag a few as you work through the tasks.

Additionally, Marill’s Spotlight Hour takes place on May 25 from 6PM – 7PM local time. Spotlight Hours see an increased spawn rate of both the normal and shiny variants, so if you miss out during the challenge don’t worry! You’ve still got a chance!

Azumarill Pokemon
So you’ve caught loads of Marills, what next?

How to get Azumarill in Pokemon Go

Thankfully getting an Azumarill in Pokemon Go is a pretty easy task, made even easier by the amount of Marill candy you’ll be hoarding during this event.

Marill evolves into Azumarill by using only 25 candy, so if you snag a decent amount of Marill you’ll have more than enough.

Additionally, if you’re reading this after the event, you can still used Rainy Lure Modules to increase your chance of water-type spawns. For all the info, check our our Rainy Lure breakdown.


So that’s it for the Marill Limited Time Research event in Pokemon Go! To keep track of all the latest Pokemon Go news, be sure to check out our Pokemon Go hub!

About The Author

Lauren was formerly Dexerto's Features Editor and resident Diablo Sorceress. With two Master's degrees under her belt and a lot more Steam achievements, she specializes in all things Blizzard and Riot Games, with some Lost Ark and FFXIV on the side.