A Thousand Year Slumber Guide Pokémon GO

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In Pokémon GO Special Research quests are usually reserved for catching legendary Pokémon. One of the legendary Pokémon locked behind a Special Research task is Jirachi. Here is a quick guide to the Special Research quest A Thousand Year Slumber so you can catch Jirachi.

A Thousand Year Slumber Guide Pokémon GO

In order to capture a Jirachi Pokémon GO trainers must complete all seven steps in the A Thousand Year Slumber questline. Some of the steps will take longer than others but it will take some dedication to obtain the legendary Jirachi.

Step One

Step Two

  • Evolve a Feebas
  • Earn a Gold Hoenn Medal by capturing 90 Pokémon from the Hoenn region
  • Catch three Whismurs

Step Three

Step Four

  • Send ten gifts to your friends
  • Power up any Pokémon ten times
  • Catch either 50 Psychic or Steel-type Pokémon

Step Five

  • Beat the same trainer seven times
  • Win five raids
  • Battle the same team leader three times

Step Six

  • Spin a Pokéstop every day for a week
  • Take five pictures of Psychic or Steel-type Pokémon
  • Make three Excellent Curveball Throws

Step Seven

The last step will be easy players will just have to claim the rewards they worked hard for. After completing A Thousand Year Slumber questline you will earn not only a Jirachi encounter but a Jirachi t-shirt and 20 Jirachi candies. A total of 13,500 EXP will also be rewarded for your dedication.