Pokémon Go Pressure Rising Special Research Guide: Tasks List and Rewards

Pokemon GO’s Pressure Rising Special Research quest is currently available as a part of the Memories in Motion Season, giving all Trainers an equal chance to catch and add a Volcanion to their collection. But first, you’ll need to complete specific tasks to forge a path towards an eventual Vocanion encounter, and earn valuable rewards in the process.

So, here’s a complete list of all tasks and rewards for Pokemon GO Pressure Rising Special Research.

All Pokemon GO Pressure Rising Special Research Tasks & Rewards

Since Pressure Rising is a Special Research campaign, there’s no time limit to complete it, as long as you have it unlocked in Pokemon GO. You can unlock it after completing the Glitz and Glam Special Research. The Pressure Rising Special Research tasks are divided into 6 parts, each with 3 objectives to complete and a truckload of rewards to obtain. Here’s how it goes:

1. Pressure Rising Part I

TASK	REWARD
Spin 12 PokeStops or Gyms	1x Incense
Use an Incense	20x Poke Balls
Catch 12 Pokemon	1x Lucky Egg

Once you complete these tasks, Trainers will receive 2,025 XP, 2,025 Stardust, and 1x Star Piece.

2. Pressure Rising Part II

TASK	REWARD
Make 10 Nice Throws	10x Pinap Berries
Explore 2 km	Magneton Encounter
Complete 6 Field Research Tasks	20x Great Balls

All Trainers will receive 2,025 XP, 2,025 Stardust, and 20x Ultra Balls on completion of this part in Pokemon GO.

3. Pressure Rising Part III

TASK	REWARD
Catch 30 different species of Pokemon	Popplio Encounter
Power up Water-type Pokemon 20 times	25x Popplio Candies
Evolve 5 Water-type Pokemon	2x Popplio Candy XL

After completing this part, all Trainers will get 2,025 XP, 2,025 Stardust, and 1x Lure Module as the overall rewards.

4. Pressure Rising Part IV

TASK	REWARD
Catch 30 different species of Pokemon	Fuecoco Encounter
Power up Fire-type Pokemon 20 times	25x Fuecoco Candies
Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokemon	3x Fuecoco Candy XL

All Trainers will receive 2,025 XP, 2,025 Stardust, and 1x Poffin after this task is complete.

5. Pressure Rising Part V

TASK	REWARD
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy	Carbink encounter
Hatch 3 Eggs	1x Incense
Evolve 6 Pokemon	3x Golden Razz Berries

Once all the tasks in this part have been completed, Trainers will get 5x Volcanion Stickers, 25x Volcanion Candy, and a Volcanion Encounter.

NOTE: Trainers who have previously caught a Volcanion during Pokemon GO Fest 2025 will not receive this Mythical Pokemon after completing all the tasks. Instead, they’ll receive 25x Volcanion Candy.

6. Pressure Rising Part VI

TASK	REWARD
Catch a Pokemon on 7 different days	2,025 XP
Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your buddy	2,025 Stardust
Send a Gift to a friend	2,025 XP

After completing this task, all Trainers will receive 2,025 XP, 1x Rare Candy XL, and 5x Volcanion Candy XL.

Is Volcanion Worth It in Pokémon GO?

Volcanion was previously a pay-to-play Mythical Pokémon, but with the launch of the Pressure Rising Special Research tasks in Pokémon GO, all Trainers can now obtain it for free. However, is Volcanion worth the grind? The Fire/Water-type Pokémon is unfortunately underwhelming, thanks to its solid yet low DPS compared to other Fire and Water-type Pokémon.

Additionally, Volcanion cannot be traded, and it doesn’t have any Evolutions, nor does it evolve from other Pokémon. Upgrading and leveling it up also requires a considerable amount of resources, such as Candy, Candy XL, and Stardust, and we suggest upgrading Volcanion only if you do not have enough decent Fire and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

So, have you completed the Pressure Rising Special Research tasks in Pokemon GO yet? What do you think about Volcanion? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.