Pokémon GO’s 2025 Ancient Recovered event highlights two Timed Research storylines filled with opportunities to battle and catch Legendary Pokémon.
From Legendary Giants to the rare Galarian Birds, this event even brings a chance to encounter coveted Shiny Legendaries.
Set to begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10 AM, the Ancients Recovered event in Pokémon GO will end on Friday, June 27 at 8 PM local time.
Throughout the event, players can dive into Legendary Raid Battles and complete two exclusive Timed Research quests, each filled with Legendary Pokémon encounters. This article outlines every research task and reward tied to the event.
How to Complete Legendary Giants Timed Research in Pokémon GO’s Ancients Recovered Event
In Pokémon GO’s Ancients Recovered event, the Legendary Giants Timed Research offers encounters with Regirock, Regice, Registeel, and more. These Legendary Pokémon will typically appear at level 15 or 20, though they can be as low as level 1.
After completing the one-step research, players must make a selection on which Legendary Giant and reward they wish to receive.
Legendary Giants: STEP 1
| Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
| Claim Reward! |
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| Rewards For Completion |
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Pokémon GO Fleeting Legends Research Guide: Tasks & Rewards You Shouldn’t Miss
The Ancients Recovered: Fleeting Legends Timed Research is a premium questline in Pokémon GO that costs $7.99 or equivalent.
Available between June 23 and June 29, the research only has one step, but players must choose one of three branching rewards: a chance to encounter Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres.
Choose Galarian Zapdos
STEP ONE – Fleeting Legends
| Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
| Win 2 raids | Galarian Farfetch’d Encounter |
| Explore 2 km | Pinap Berry ×2 |
| Complete 8 Field Research tasks | Razz Berry ×3 |
| Hatch 2 Eggs | Rookidee Encounter |
| Power up Flying-type Pokemon 8 times | Silver Pinap Berry ×2 |
| Power up Psychic-type Pokemon 8 times | Golden Razz Berry ×3 |
| Rewards For Completion |
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Choose Galarian Moltres
STEP ONE – Fleeting Legends
| Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
| Win 2 raids | Galarian Zigzagoon Encounter |
| Explore 2 km | Pinap Berry ×2 |
| Complete 8 Field Research tasks | Razz Berry ×3 |
| Hatch 2 Eggs | Rookidee Encounter |
| Power up Flying-type Pokemon 8 times | Silver Pinap Berry ×2 |
| Power up Psychic-type Pokemon 8 times | Golden Razz Berry ×3 |
| Rewards For Completion |
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Pokémon GO
| Release Date |
July 6, 2016
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| Cross-Platform Play | andriod, ios |
| Multiplayer | Online Multiplayer |
| Engine | Unity |
| Publisher(s) | Niantic |
| Developer(s) | The Pokemon Company, Niantic |
| ESRB | e |
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