The official Pokémon website has posted details of the Pokémon GO Global Challenge 2019 as well as Pokémon GO Fests taking place around the world.

Join forces with Trainers from all over the world to unlock cool bonuses in Pokémon GO this summer

Summertime is here once again, and with it comes a trio of exciting live Pokémon GO Fest events. To commemorate these celebrations, fans all over the world will be able to take part in Professor Willow's Global Challenge. The Global Challenge is comprised of three research challenges—one for each Pokémon GO Fest event—with separate research tasks for attendees of each Pokémon GO Fest and members of Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor.

If each group completes their individual research tasks within the allotted time, all players will earn a special reward in Pokémon GO. If all four groups reach their goals, a special Raid Day will be unlocked that includes a chance to encounter a Shiny version of a Legendary Pokémon.

And that's not all! If Trainers all over the world are able to complete all the Global Challenge goals throughout the summer, an even more exciting bonus will be unlocked! What will that bonus be? Well, some things need to remain a surprise now, don't they?

To help you get ready for the upcoming tasks, check out what you'll have to look forward to this summer during the three Pokémon GO Fests below.

Pokémon GO Fest Chicago

The Research Challenge during Pokémon GO Fest Chicago is dubbed Spark's Candy Research Challenge. This event will run from Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. PDT through Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. PDT.

Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Event Attendees — Complete one million research tasks to unlock twice the usual Candy from catching Pokémon
• Team Instinct — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock a guaranteed one Rare Candy per Raid Battle
• Team Valor — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock halved Egg-hatching distance
• Team Mystic — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock twice the normal Candy reward from hatching Eggs

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Raikou will be available in Raid Battles at a date and time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Raikou!

Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund

The research challenge during Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund is Candela's XP Research Challenge. This event will run from Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. PDT through Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. PDT.

Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund Event Attendees — Complete one million research tasks to unlock three times the normal XP from catching Pokémon
• Team Instinct — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock one-hour Lucky Eggs
• Team Valor — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock three times the normal XP from hatching Eggs
• Team Mystic — Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock twice the normal XP from a Raid Battle

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Entei will be available in Raid Battles on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at a time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Entei!

Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama

Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama's research challenge is Blanche's Stardust Research Challenge. This event will run from Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. PDT through Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. PDT.
Required Research Tasks and Rewards

• Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama Event Attendees — Complete two million research tasks to unlock three times the normal Stardust from catching Pokémon.
• Team Instinct — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per Raid Battle
• Team Valor — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock three times the normal Stardust from hatching Eggs
• Team Mystic — Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock one-hour Star Pieces

All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT through Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. If all four teams complete their goals during this event, Suicune will be available in Raid Battles on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at a time to be announced in the future. If you're lucky, you may encounter Shiny Suicune!

As you can see, there is plenty for Pokémon GO Trainers to do this summer! Mark your calendars, and get ready to play together with Trainers around the world to complete the Global Challenge. Have fun, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-go-global-challenge-research-tasks-bring-bonuses/

Are you ready for Professor Willow’s Global Challenge?

Trainers, Attention, Team Instinct, Mystic, and Valor Trainers! Get ready for a Global Challenge like you’ve never experienced before! This year, Professor Willow has tasked Spark, Blanche, and Candela to take on new challenges and grow as leaders. While they’re already accomplished Pokémon GO Trainers, the professor wants to make sure they’re ready to take on any trouble that might come their way.


Each team leader will be responsible for rallying Trainers to complete research both around the world and at each of the three Pokémon GO Fest events this summer. Complete the Global Challenge research alongside the Trainers at every Pokémon GO Fest, and unlock exciting bonuses designed by none other than your very own team leaders the following week! If all three teams and the event attendees meet the research goals, a special bonus Raid Day will be unlocked during the bonus week. And if all goals are met by the end of summer, an even more exciting bonus will be unlocked!


The professor believes that Spark, Blanche, and Candela are ready to take on such a responsibility, and we hope you’re excited to support them. Read the details carefully, Trainers, and prepare yourselves!

Spark’s Candy Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time

Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 5 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Chicago.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Chicago event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 2× Catch Candy
• Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 1 Rare Candy per raid
• Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1/2 Hatch Distance
• Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Hatch Candy

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Raikou will be available in raids for a short period of time (date and time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Raikou!

Candela’s XP Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time
Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 1 a.m. to Sunday, July 7, 2019, at 9 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Dortmund event attendees—Complete 1 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch XP
• Team Instinct—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Lucky Eggs
• Team Valor—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch XP
• Team Mystic—Complete 15 million research tasks globally to unlock 2× Raid XP

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Entei will be available in raids Sunday, July 14, 2019 (time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Entei!

Blanche’s Stardust Research Challenge
Challenge Date + Time
Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. to Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)

• This challenge lasts from start to finish of Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama.

Challenge Research Tasks

• Pokémon GO Fest Yokohama event attendees—Complete 2 million research tasks to unlock 3× Catch Stardust
• Team Instinct—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock guaranteed 3,000 Stardust per raid
• Team Valor—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 3× Hatch Stardust
• Team Mystic—Complete 25 million research tasks globally to unlock 1-hour Star Pieces

Reward Bonus Date + Time

• All successfully unlocked bonuses will run from Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 1 p.m. until Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT.
• Unlock all the above bonuses, and Suicune will be available in raids on Saturday, August 17, 2019 (time to be announced later). If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Suicune!

It’s time to set team allegiances aside and unite to complete this challenge. Professor Willow has high expectations for Spark, Blanche, and Candela, and they’ll need your support now more than ever. Let’s work together and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/globalchallenge2019/