Pokemon Go Alola to Alola End-of-Season Special Research tasks & rewards

Dylan Horetski
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Pokemon Go has revealed the finale for the Season of Alola, and with it comes an End-of-Season Special Research. Here’s everything we know, including the rewards you can earn. 

As the Season of Alola comes to a close on June 1, Pokemon Go has revealed the finale event: Alola to Alola. Focusing on what has been released over the last few months, the event gives players another chance to capture their favorite Island Deity.

When Tapu Koko, Fini, Lele, and Bulu were released earlier in the season, Niantic promised that trainers who complete the four accompanying Special Research stories will be awarded the opportunity to take part in the End-of-Season research.

Don’t fret, however, as those who are unsuccessful in completing all four Special Research will be able to pay $4.99 USD to receive the tasks as well.


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The Season of Alola is ending with the Alola to Alola event — and the End-of-Season Special Research tasks.

Pokemon Go Alola to Alola Special Research tasks & rewards

Split into four different paths (to match the four different guardian deities), the Special Research tasks offer a variety of different prizes:

Step 1 of 4

  • Catch 1 Pokemon – Rowlet encounter
  • Catch 4 Pokemon – Litten encounter
  • Catch 7 Pokemon – Popplio encounter

Rewards: 1000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 15 Poke Balls

Step 2 of 4

This step requires you to choose a branched path: Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula’ula Island, or Poni Island. We’ve got details of the differences and which path you should choose here.

Once you’ve made a decision, you can’t change it, so choose wisely. Below you’ll find details for the tasks and rewards in each branched path.

Alola to Alola: Melemele Island Path tasks & rewards

Step 3 of 4

  • Catch 10 Pokemon – 5 Razz Berries
  • Make 3 Nice Throws – 15 Great Balls
  • Send 5 Gifts to friends – 1 Poffin

Rewards: 1500 XP, 1500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries

Step 4 of 4

  • Send 15 Gifts to friends – 1 Poffin
  • Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokemon – 15 Ultra Balls
  • Trade Pokemon 3 times – 1 Star Piece
  • Earn 10 hearts with your buddy – 3 Golden Razz Berries
  • Make a new friend – 1 Lure Module

Rewards: Alolan Raichu encounter, 4 Lucky Eggs, and a Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat

Alola to Alola: Akala Island Path tasks & rewards

Step 3 of 4

  • Catch 10 Pokemon – 5 Razz Berries
  • Make 3 Nice Throws – 15 Great Balls
  • Walk 2km – 1 Incense

Rewards: 1500 XP, 1500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries

Step 4 of 4

  • Walk 7km – 1 Incense
  • Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms – 15 Ultra Balls
  • Complete 3 Field Research tasks – 1 Star Piece
  • Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokemon – 3 Golden Razz Berries
  • Hatch 3 eggs – 1 Super Incubator

Rewards: Alolan Marowak encounter, 2 Incubators, and a Pa’u Style Oricorio Hat

Alola to Alola: Ula’ula Island Path tasks & rewards

Step 3 of 4

  • Catch 10 Pokemon – 5 Razz Berries
  • Make 3 Nice Throws – 15 Great Balls
  • Catch 5 different species of Pokemon – 1 Lure Module

Rewards: 1500 XP, 1500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries

Step 4 of 4

  • Catch 30 Pokemon – 1 Glacial Lure Module
  • Make 10 Curveball Throws – 15 Ultra Balls
  • Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokemon – 1 Star Piece
  • Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row – 3 Golden Razz Berries
  • Catch 15 different species of Pokemon – 1 Magnetic Lure Module

Rewards: Alolan Vulpix encounter, 4 Incense, and Baile Style Oricorio Hat

Alola to Alola: Poni Island Path tasks & rewards

Step 3 of 4

  • Catch 10 Pokemon – 5 Razz Berries
  • Make 3 Nice Throws – 15 Great Balls
  • Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket Grunts – 1 Rocket Radar

Rewards: 1500 XP, 1500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries

Step 4 of 4

  • Battle in the Go Battle League 10 Times – 1 Rocket Radar
  • Defeat 4 Team Go Rocket Grunts – 15 Ultra Balls
  • Power up Pokemon 10 times – 1 Star Piece
  • Defeat a Team Go Rocket Leader – 3 Golden Razz Berries
  • Win 3 Trainer Battles in the Go Battle League – 1 Premium Battle Pass

Rewards: Alolan Exeggutor encounter, 3 Star Pieces, and a Sensu Style Oricorio Hat

Remember that you need to complete all four Special Research stories – A Melemele Adventure, An Akala Adventure, An Ula’ula Adventure, and A Poni Adventure – to unlock the Alola to Alola Special Research.

You’ve got until June 1, 2022, to unlock this final Special Research story. Alternatively, if you’re unable to complete all four previous stories, you should be able to purchase a ticket from the in-game Shop.


Once you’ve finished the Alola to Alola Special Research story, check out some more of Dexerto’s Pokemon Go guides:

Best Pokemon in Pokemon Go | Type chart | How to catch Ditto | Best Eeveelutions | Field research rewards and tasks | Promo Codes for free items | How to get Pinap Berries | Spotlight Hour schedule | How to defeat Giovanni | Rarest Pokemon | Best Mega Evolutions | Community Day schedule | How to get free Raid Passes | Team Go Rocket Grunt guide

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