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Pokémon Go Magnetic Study Timed Research quest steps, bonuses and research tasks

Shiny Magnemite, Plusle and Minun odds are increased!

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Magnetic Study celebrates three Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go - Plusle, Magnemite and Minun.

Despite only running for three days, Pokémon Go has still managed to pack a good amount of things to do into Magnetic Study. Firstly, there's the Magnetic Study Timed Research quests which will rotate daily. (So remember to complete them before the clock runs out.) Secondly, there's the Magnetic Study field research tasks.

Finally, you can enjoy a selection of Magnetic Study bonuses. While some of these rotate like the Magnetic Study Timed Research quests, there's two bonuses which will be present throughout the event.

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Magnetic Study Timed Research quest steps in Pokémon Go

The Magnetic Study Timed Research works a little differently compared to other Pokémon Go Timed Research quests. While the quest will still vanish at a certain time - whether you've completed it or not - this doesn't happen when the event ends. Instead, there are three separate Timed Research quests running throughout Magnetic Study and each one will only last for a day. This means you need to make sure you complete each one in time if you want to earn every reward.

The three Magnetic Study Timed Research quests are themed around Plusle, Magnemite and Minun - with Plusle on Tuesday 15th, Magnemite on Wednesday 16th and Minun bringing the event to a close on Thursday 17th.

Since you only have a short amount of time to complete each quest, we're going to add them down below to help you decide whether you have the time (or want to) complete each Magnetic Study quest. Just remember you only have a day to do so!

So here are the Magnetic Study Timed Research quest steps and rewards. As always, there are spoilers.

'Magnetic Study Timed Research: Minun' quest steps - Thursday 17th October

  • Catch 5 Pokémon - Minun encounter
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Minun encounter
  • Catch 15 Pokémon - Minun encounter
  • Catch 20 Pokémon - Minun encounter
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms - Minun encounter
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms - Minun encounter
  • Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms - Minun encounter
  • Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms - Minun encounters
  • Evolve a Pokemon - Minun encounter

Rewards: 5000 XP, 2500 Stardust and a Minun encounter.

'Magnetic Study Timed Research: Magnemite' quest steps - Wednesday 16th October

  • Catch 5 Pokémon - Magnemite encounter
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Magnemite encounter
  • Catch 15 Pokémon - Magnemite encounter
  • Catch 20 Pokémon - Magnemite encounter
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms - Magnemite encounter
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms - Magnemite encounter
  • Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms - Magnemite encounter
  • Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms - Magnemite encounters
  • Evolve a Pokemon - Magnemite encounter

Rewards: Magnetic Lure Module and Magnemite encounter.

'Magnetic Study Timed Research: Plusle' quest steps - Tuesday 15th October

  • Catch 5 Pokémon - Plusle encounter
  • Catch 10 Pokémon - Plusle encounter
  • Catch 15 Pokémon - Plusle encounter
  • Catch 20 Pokémon - Plusle encounter
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms - Plusle encounter
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms - Plusle encounter
  • Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms - Plusle encounter
  • Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms - Plusle encounters
  • Evolve a Pokemon - Plusle encounter

Rewards: 5000 XP, 2500 Stardust and a Plusle encounter.


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Magnetic Study field research tasks in Pokémon Go

Spinning a PokéStop during Magnetic Study can earn you an event-exclusive research task in Pokémon Go. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed after the event ends if you so choose.

Here are the Magnetic Study research tasks in Pokémon Go:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon reward - Magnemite, Plusle or Minun encounter
  • Power up Pokémon 3 times reward - Magnemite, Plusle or Minun encounter
  • Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Magnemite, Plusle or Minun encounter
  • Send 2 Gifts to friends reward - Magnemite, Plusle or Minun encounter

Thank you to Amiibofan101 from reddit for the help with this information.

Magnetic Study bonuses in Pokémon Go explained

Magnetic Study is a short and sweet event - only running to Thursday 17th October at 11:59pm (local time) - to hold us over until the yearly, and big, Pokémon Go Halloween event begins next week. As you can see from the above, there's still enough happening in Magnetic Study to keep you busy and here we're going to take a look at the bonuses running through the event.

Let's start with the bonuses which will be present throughout the event: firstly, Magnetic Lure Modules will attract more Pokémon and, secondly, the shiny odds for Magnemite, Plusle and Minun have all been increased. This means you may be able to fill in a missing slot in your shiny collection during this event.

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Magnetic Study also has a set of rotating bonuses, which will change each time midnight strikes during the event. These bonuses are:

  • Tuesday 15th October - Double Catch XP
  • Wednesday 16th October - 50% more XP from Raid Battles
  • Thursday 17th October - Double Catch Stardust

Hope you enjoy the Magnetic Study event in Pokémon Go!

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