The "A Mega Moment" event has been announced for Pokémon GO and Niantic has revealed the Special Research Tasks & Rewards for the April celebration. The limited-time event coincides with the launch of the massive Mega Evolution update in Pokémon GO that had been rumored for months. The update brings sweeping changes to the X and Y era evolution mechanic, including a complete overhaul to the Mega Energy system. To help players dive back into Mega's, Pokémon Go is hosting the "A Mega Moment" event which includes a Special Research Story that has a flurry of helpful rewards.

The Pokémon GO "A Mega Moment" event officially kicked off on April 28 and runs until Sunday, May 1 at 8:00 PM local time. Like the April Pokémon GO: Ula'ula Adventure Special Research, players will be able to complete the "A Mega Moment" Special Research Story anytime they want as it does not have an expiration date. Players only need to log in to Pokémon GO by May 1 in order to add the Tasks & Rewards to their account, as the Special Research Story will no longer be available again after the "A Mega Moment" ends.

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According to Leek Duck "A Mega Moment" Special Research Story will have a total of four Steps and 12 Tasks for Pokémon GO players to complete. In the Special Research Story, players will get to catch popular Kanto Starters Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander from 1999's Red and Blue. Once players have decided which Kanto Starter they want to Mega Evolve, most of the rewards will be centered around providing trainers with the Mega Energy needed to unlock the Mega Evolution for their chosen Pokémon.

A Mega Moment Special Research Tasks & Rewards In Pokémon Go

Pokemon GO Mega Moment Special Research Tasks and Rewards

Step 1/4

  • Catch 3 Pokémon: Bulbasaur encounter
  • Catch 3 Pokémon: Charmander encounter 
  • Catch 3 Pokémon: Squirtle encounter 
  • Rewards: 500 XP, 200 Stardust, and 10 Poké Balls

Choose Venusaur / Choose Charizard / Choose Blastoise

Step 2/4

  • Catch 5 Pokémon: 10 Poké Balls
  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon: 10 Great Balls
  • Power up Pokémon 5 times: 10 Razz Berry
  • Rewards: 200 Mega Energy, 1 Premium Raid Pass, and Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise encounter (based on which Pokémon was picked earlier)

Step 3/4

  • Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy: 50 Mega Energy
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times: 50 Mega Energy 
  • Mega Evolve chosen Pokémon: 1 Charged TM
  • Rewards: 1,000 XP, 600 Stardust, and 100 Mega Energy

Step 4/4

  • Win a Raid: 6 Revive 
  • Defeat a Team Rocket GO grunt: 2 Silver Pinap Berries
  • Take a Snapshot of your Buddy: 6 Regular Potions
  • Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 100 Mega Energy

The "A Mega Moment" Special Research Story is a great opportunity for players to unlock Pokémon GO's Mega Evolutions for the three Kanto Starter Pokemon. Those wanting to easily secure a Mega Charizard, Mega Venusaur, or a Mega Blastoise, should make sure to log in to Pokémon GO by  May 1 to unlock the Mega story before it expires. With the new Energy changes making it substantially easier to obtain Mega Pokémon, Mega Evolutions could dramatically shake up Pokémon GO Raids.

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Source: Leek Duck/Twitter