The rain started as a drizzle and by the third PokéStop my thumb was trembling from spinning. I realized the new season had dropped a special research that asks for persistence more than speed. If you want those Volcanion stickers and XL candies, timing and a plan matter.
I play with a stopwatch and a spreadsheet; you don’t need both. I’ll guide you step by step, point out cheap efficiencies (use Incense when spawns cluster), and flag where people on Reddit and The Silph Road save time. Consider Niantic’s event windows and Google Maps routes when you plan your walks so you spend less time wandering and more time collecting.
You can spot a mini-strategy forming when three trainers team up under one lamp — momentum builds fast. How to get all Pokémon Go Pressure Rising rewards
This Pressure Rising special research is split into six steps with three tasks each. Complete tasks, claim rewards, and hit the set bonuses for finishing every step. I’ll keep this lean: what to do, why it matters, and where to spend your time.
What rewards are in the Pressure Rising research?
The list reads like a mix of convenience items and shiny encounters: Incense, Poké Balls, Lucky Eggs, Popplio and Fuecoco encounters, Candy (including XL), Stardust, and a handful of event-only stickers. This research is a treasure chest of candies and Stardust.
How long does the Pressure Rising special research take?
Time depends on your play style. If you spin stops, hatch eggs, and walk a buddy regularly, you can finish in a weekend. If you wait for perfect weather or raids, it might stretch a week. Each step contains three short tasks that stack into momentum — treat each completed task as a tiny win and you’ll move faster.
You notice your first dozen spins often come before breakfast; those early spins add up. Step 1
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin 12 PokéStops or Gyms | 1 Incense |
| Use an Incense | 20 Poké Ball |
| Catch 12 Pokémon | 1 Lucky Egg |
Quick tip: do the Incense task where spawns cluster (park or plaza). Use your Lucky Egg during a mass-evolve or when you expect bonus XP from friend gifts.
You can tell who plans their walk by how many Nice Throws they get. Step 2
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 10 Nice Throws | 10 Pinap Berry |
| Explore 2 km | Magneton encounter |
| Complete 6 Field Research Tasks | 20 Great Ball |
Complete short Field Research tasks while you spin stops. Magneton as a reward is useful if you need Steel or Electric types for raids.
You can see which types dominate your nearby spawns by midday. Step 3
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 different species of Pokémon | Popplio encounter |
| Power up Water-type Pokémon 20 times | 25 Popplio Candy |
| Evolve 5 Water-type Pokémon | 3 Popplio Candy XL |
Use this step to tidy up your Water-type roster. If you need Candy, use Pinap Berries from Step 2 strategically.
You smell grilling at the park and suddenly Fire spawns spike. Step 4
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 different species of Pokémon | Fuecoco Encounter |
| Power up Fire-type Pokémon 20 times | 25 Fuecoco Candy |
| Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon | 3 Fuecoco Candy XL |
Fuecoco is the highlight here. If you already have a collection of Fire types, use this step to harvest XL candies for later hyper-training or powering.
You see a buddy heart pop up and you know the hatch counter moved. Step 5
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 10 hearts with your buddy | Carbink Encounter |
| Hatch 3 eggs | 1 Incense |
| Evolve 6 Pokémon | 3 Golden Razz Berry |
Egg hatching and buddy hearts are slow burners; schedule a few long walks or incubate 10 km eggs during busy days.
You hear the notification ping that marks streaks—those seven separate days matter. Step 6
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days | 2025 XP |
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your buddy | 2025 Stardust |
| Send a Gift to a friend | 2025 XP |
Use the final step to net consistent daily activity. Send gifts early in the day so friends can reciprocate and boost your social XP chains.
Set rewards for finishing every step combine steady resources with a few event-only items:
- Step 1: 1 Star Piece, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
- Step 2: 20 Ultra Ball, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
- Step 3: 1 Lure Module, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
- Step 4: 1 Poffin, 2025 Stardust, 2025 XP
- Step 5: 5 Volcanion stickers, Volcanion encounter, 25 Volcanion Candy
- Step 6: 1 Rare Candy XL, 5 Volcanion Candy XL, 2025 XP
Small choices compound: use Incense during high-density spawn windows, save Lucky Eggs for mass evolves, and trade Stars or Stardust when you need boosts for raids. Each step is a staircase of small wins.
If you had to pick one move—catch more species or hatch eggs—which will you prioritize to finish Pressure Rising first?