Pokemon GO: A Thousand-Year Slumber Special Research Guide

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Over the years, Pokemon GO has evolved into the Pokemon game that all hardcore gamers ever dreamed of playing. Players now have the ability to catch nearly every Pokemon throughout every region (even some of the newer ones), thus having the chance to complete their Pokedex for each area. Moreover, players can compete with other trainers to see which Pokemon team is the best while earning lots of rewards.

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Pokemon GO also has Special Research quests that players can complete to obtain legendaries that can't be caught in Raids. Legendaries like Victini, Mew, and Jirachi are limited to these Special Research quests, so completionists who want a complete Pokedex will want to finish these quests. Those that want to add Jirachi to their Pokemon lineup will need to complete the «A Thousand-Year Slumber» Special Research specifically.

Players don't have to do too much to complete the first two sets of objectives as they are relatively easy. First, players must catch 25 Pokemon (it doesn't have to be unique Pokemon). The fastest method of completing this step is to place several Lures since they attract more wild Pokemon and can even be used to evolve certain Pokemon.

Since the player is already using Lures at Pokestops, they can take advantage to spin them ten times. The final step can be tricky but can be done by searching for websites dedicated to sharing Pokemon Friend Codes. Once completed, players will receive x1 Mossy Lure Module, x1 Glacial Lure Module, and 1 Magnetic Lure Module.

The next objective in the «A Thousand-Year Slumber» Special Research quest will be significantly harder to complete, especially for newer players. Players first need to catch 3 Whismur in the wild (make sure to at