Pokemon GO's Abra Community Day is live today from 11:00am local time to 5:00pm, and like other Community Day events, it gives players the chance to catch a ton of the featured Pokemon. There's also a much higher than usual chance that Pokemon GO players will catch a shiny Abra, and so fans of the augmented reality mobile game will no doubt be catching as many Abra as humanly possible.
While they're out catching Abra for the Abra Community Day event, Pokemon GO players can snag some bonus rewards if they purchase the Investigating Illusions Special Research ticket. Available for $0.99 from the Pokemon GO shop, this limited-time Special Research challenges players to complete Abra-specific tasks in exchange for various rewards, including more Abra encounters, stardust, rare candy, and more.
Pokemon GO players should be able to complete the Investigating Illusions Special Research even if they fail to complete every step during Abra Community Day, but it will be much easier to complete if players are sure to participate while the event is live.
Here are all the Pokemon GO Abra Community Day Investigating Illusions Special Research tasks and rewards.
Step 1
Power Up Pokemon 10 Times (10 Pokeballs)
Catch 10 Abra (20 Abra Candy)
Make 5 Nice Throws (Abra Encounter)
Rewards: 2,000 Stardust, 1 Incense, Abra Encounter
Step 2
Catch 15 Abra (20 Abra Candies)
Transfer 10 Pokemon (Kadabra Encounter)
Evolve 3 Abra (1,000 XP)
Rewards: 2,000 Stardust, 1 Incense, 1 Poffin
Step 3
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws (20 Abra Candy)
Evolve 1 Kadabra (5 Golden Razz Berries)
Transfer 10 Pokemon (1,500 XP)
Rewards: 2,000 Stardust, 1 Incense, 1 Rocket Radar
Step 4
Claim Reward (5,000 Stardust
Claim Reward (1,500 XP)
Claim Reward (5 Silver Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 2,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candy, Alakazam Encounter
For the most part, the Investigating Illusions Special Research is pretty self-explanatory. It's all about catching Abra, evolving Abra, and transferring Pokemon (probably Abra, as that will be one of the most efficient ways for Pokemon GO players to get more Abra candy). While some fans may dislike Niantic's decision to release yet another paid Special Research, some would argue that the low price point at least makes it more viable than some of the other Special Research that Niantic has put behind a paywall.
On the bright side, there is evidence to suggest that Pokemon GO will soon get a major Special Research event that will presumably be free of charge. Datamining efforts have unearthed the Pokemon GO Throwback 2020 Special Research, which will apparently be a massive 36-part event celebrating all of the regions that have been featured in Pokemon GO so far. However, that has yet to be officially announced, so fans should keep their expectations in check until Niantic reveals more information.
Pokemon GO is out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Source: Pokemon GO Hub