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Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event Timed Research and rewards

Stakataka and Blacephalon make their debut in Pokémon Go

An AR image of Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Naganadel in Pokémon Go on some rocky cliffs Image: Niantic
Julia Lee (she/her) is a guides producer, writing guides for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Genshin Impact. She helped launch the Rift Herald in 2016.

Pokémon Go is hosting an “Ultra Space Wonders” event to wrap up the “World of Wonders” season, which will end in June. The event runs from May 23-28 and it features the debut of the Ultra Beasts Stakataka and Blacephalon.

The event also boosts the spawn of poison-type Pokémon, adds the last leg of the “World of Wonders” Special Research, and rewards doubled XP for winning raids against Ultra Beasts. Mareanie is also available shiny for the first time ever.

Shiny Mareanie and Toxapex with their regular versions in Pokémon Go. Both shinies turn pink. Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Niantic

Below, we list out all the perks of the Pokémon Go “Ultra Space Wonders” event, including the paid Timed Research, Collection Challenge, and event Field Research.


Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event Timed Research and rewards

This is a paid research for $5. Once you buy it, you’ll only have until May 28 at 8 p.m. in your local time to complete it.

Is the ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ paid research ticket worth it?

The value of the “Ultra Space Wonders” paid research ticket is technically worth it, but I would only buy this if you are really hunting for shiny Mareanie or if you want the Naganadel Wings cosmetic.

Step 1 of 1

  • Catch 5 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Earn 2,000 Stardust (10 Revives)
  • Catch 10 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Earn 4,000 Stardust (10 Hyper Potions)
  • Catch 15 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Earn 6,000 Stardust (15 Poké Balls)
  • Catch 20 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Earn 8,000 Stardust (15 Great Balls)
  • Catch 25 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Earn 10,000 Stardust (15 Ultra Balls)
  • Catch 30 poison-type Pokémon (Mareanie encounter)
  • Win a raid (1 Lucky Egg)

Rewards: 4 Premium Battle Passes, Mareanie encounter, Naganadel Wings cosmetic


Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event Collection Challenge

There are a few Collection Challenges to complete that involve you catching and evolving specific Pokémon.

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Catch

  • Catch a Tentacool
  • Catch a Mareanie
  • Catch a Skrelp

Rewards: 1,000 XP, Mareanie encounter

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Research

  • Catch a Nidoran-F
  • Catch a Nidoran-M
  • Catch a Trubbish

Rewards: 5,000 XP, Mareanie encounter

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Raid

  • Catch a Bagon
  • Catch a Deino
  • Catch a Druddigon

Rewards: 10,000 XP, Mareanie encounter


Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event Field Research and rewards

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon (Nidoran-F or Nidoran-M encounter)
  • Power up Pokémon 5 times (Trubbish encounter)
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times (Mareanie encounter)
  • Win a raid (Goomy encounter)
  • Win 3 raids (Jangmo-o encounter)

Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event boosted spawns

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

  • Ekans
  • Zubat
  • Tentacool
  • Koffing
  • Stunky
  • Croagunk
  • Trubbish
  • Skrelp
  • Mareanie
  • Dratini
An infographic showing some of the spawns in Pokémon Go’s “Ultra Space Wonders” event Image: Niantic

Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Space Wonders’ event raid targets

The following Pokémon will be in raids during the event:

  • Paldean Wooper (1-star)
  • Hisuian Qwilfish (1-star)
  • Hisuian Sneasel (1-star)
  • Bagon (1-star)
  • Deino (1-star)
  • Galarian Weezing (3-star)
  • Druddigon (3-star)
  • Turtonator (3-star)
  • Stakataka (5-star, eastern hemisphere only)
  • Blacephalon (5-star, western hemisphere only)
  • Mega Pidgeot (Mega)

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