Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular Research: All Tasks and Rewards
By Jack O'Dwyer

We've put together a full list of all the tasks and rewards that are included in the Season of Mischief's Psychic Spectacular event in Pokemon GO.
This event will run from Wednesday, Sept. 8 through to Monday, Sept 13. During this time, trainers will be able to complete a special research line that will reward them with one guaranteed encounter with the featured Pokemon, Inkay.
Trainers, the Psychic Spectacular event has started in some areas around the world! ?
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) September 8, 2021
Psychic-type Pokémon have begun to appear more often in the wild, in raids, and in Field Research encounters! https://t.co/UTHRvGiryL pic.twitter.com/eoxrTAcI8Y
Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular Research Explained
There are five stages to the special research of the Psychic Spectacular. Each one rewards an encounter with a rare psychic-type Pokemon once completed. For trainer convenience, we've split the entire line into its stages.
Stage One
- Catch 10 Psychic-type Pokemon—500 EXP
- Transfer 10 Pokémon—10 PokeBalls
- Spin One (1) PokéStop or a Gym—500 Stardust
The final rewards for this stage are 500 EXP, 10 Razz Berries, and an encounter with Abra.
Stage Two
- Catch 20 Pokemon—Five (5) Pinap Berries
- Make Five (5) Great Throws—One (1) Fast TM
- Powerup a Pokemon Five (5) Times—10 Ultra Balls
The final rewards for this stage include 500 EXP, 10 Great Balls, and an encounter with Ralts.
Stage Three
- Evolve Two (2) Psychic-type Pokemon—Encounter with Solosis
- Hatch an Egg—Encounter with Bronzor
- Earn One (1) Candy with Your Buddy Pokemon—1000 Stardust
The ending rewards for this stage are 500 EXP, Five (5) Revive items, and an encounter with Girafarig.
Stage Four
- Send Five (5) Gifts to a Friend—One (1) Charged TM
- Battle in the GO Battle League Twice—Encounter with Meditite
- Use 15 Berries to Catch Pokemon—Encounter with Xatu
Stage Five
- Battle in One (1) Raid—Five (5) Hyper Potions
- Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws—Encounter with Baltoy
- Use an Incense item—One (1) Lure Module
The last set of rewards for this stage and the research as a whole are 1000 EXP, 1000 Stardust, and an encounter with the featured Pokemon, Inkay.