Pokémon Go Mega Buddy Challenge timed research quest tasks and rewards explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pokémon Go Mega Buddy Challenge timed research quest tasks and rewards explained Buddy up with your Pokémon to complete challenges! Guide by Lottie Lynn Guides Editor Updated on 22 Sep 2020 Mega Buddy Challenge is a timed research quest that is part of the Mega Buddy event, which is part of the release celebrations for Mega Evolution. This challenge sees you connected with your buddy Pokémon by taking them for walks and giving them treats. Due to being a timed research questline, you need to ensure you complete Mega Buddy Challenge before the deadline, so that you can collect its rewards. Completing this challenge set will also help unlock a timed research quest for Halloween, which will involve the release of Mega Gengar. On this page: Mega Buddy Challenge dates and times in Poké mon Go explained Mega Buddy Challenge quest steps in Poké mon Go Tips for completing Mega Buddy Challenge in Poké mon Go Mega Buddy Challenge dates and times in Poké mon Go explained The Mega Buddy Challenge is a special timed research questline running during the Mega Buddy event, which is, in turn, part of the month of Mega Evolution themed events. 'Mega Buddy Challenge' is only available between Tuesday, 22nd September to Monday, 28th September, beginning at 8am (local time) and ending at 10pm (local time). Mega Gengar. This timed research questline is separate and completely different from the 'A Mega Discovery' special research, which will always be available for players. Mega Buddy Challenge consists of four quest steps, with you being rewarded for every challenge, and overall step, that you complete. The shortness of this quest is due to it being a timed research, which means that if you don't complete all the challenges before the deadline, you won't be able to enjoy all of the rewards. Completing Mega Buddy Challenge is worth your time though, because it will help unlock a special Timed Research for the upcoming Halloween event, which will involve Mega Gengar. Watch on YouTube Mega Buddy Challenge quest steps in Poké mon Go Here you can find all the challenges and rewards for the Mega Buddy Challenge timed research quest in Pokémon Go. Read carefully though, because this section does contain spoilers for the entirety of the Mega Buddy Challenge. Remember - completing Mega Buddy Challenge will help unlock a timed research for Halloween, which will include Mega Gengar. Thank you to SilphScience from reddit for the help with this information. Mega Beedrill. 'Mega Buddy Challenge' Step 1 of 4 Catch 5 Pokémon - x3 Razz Berries Make 5 Great Throws - x3 Poké Balls Give your Buddy 3 treats - Houndour encounter Rewards: x35 Beedrill Mega Energy, 500 Stardust and 1000 XP 'Mega Buddy Challenge' Step 2 of 4 Catch 10 Pokémon - x3 Pinap Berries Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon - x3 Poké Balls Earn a Candy walking your Buddy - Buneary encounter Rewards: x40 Beedrill Mega Energy, 1000 Stardust and 2000 XP 'Mega Buddy Challenge' Step 3 of 4 Catch 9 different species of Pokémon - x3 Golden Razz Berries Mega Evolve a Pokémon - x3 Great Balls Earn 7 Hearts with your Buddy - Haunter encounter Rewards: x50 Beedrill Mega Energy, 1000 Stardust and 2000 XP 'Mega Buddy Challenge' Step 4 of 4 Claim Reward - x3 Silver Pinap Berries Claim Reward - x10 Poké Balls Claim Reward - x5 Ultra Balls Rewards: 2000 Stardust, 5000 XP and Snorlax encounter Currently live is the Evolving Stars event, which includes the release of quest steps 5 to 8 of A Cosmic Companion - the Season of Light special research quest. Elsewhere, be sure to use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. There's also a new special research quest - A Mysterious Incense. Finally - don't forget about the new Prime Gaming rewards every fortnight. Tips for completing Mega Buddy Challenge in Poké mon Go Below you can find some tips that will help you complete the Mega Buddy Challenge in Pokémon Go: Switch to a buddy Pokémon that only requires you to walk 1km to earn a candy to quickly complete this challenge. Use an Incense to attract Pokémon to you, even if you're at home! If you need more Mega Beedrill Energy, then complete a few of the A Mega Discovery quest steps. It's easier to perform Great Throws on larger Pokémon like Hariyama. Good luck completing Mega Buddy Challenge and experiencing more Mega Evolution! 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