It's cold outside but it won't matter to Pokemon Go players who once again are getting ready for a new month of field research quests and rewards to revel in.
On this page, we'll share with you everything we know about Field Research quests in Pokemon Go.
From how they work, the existing quests available right now and what Pokemon will act as our new Field Research Breakthrough in November 2020.
To make things easy, we've broken it down into sections, so if you want to skip ahead, by all means, click the link to fast-forward to the info you're looking for.
Pokemon Go Field Research Quests - What Are They and How Do They Work?
Field Research Quests are one of the key cornerstones of the game.
If you're new to Pokemon GO or joining again after a lengthy stint away, then lets recap how these Field Research Quests work and why they're so important.
In Pokemon Go players spin PokeStops and in return, collect field research quests from Professor Willow.
These are completely random and the quest for each PokeStop changes every 24 hours.
Completing field research earns rewards for players. This could be anything from Pokeballs to random Pokemon encounters. It all depends on the research task you complete.
Naturally, Pokemon encounters are most popular, especially when the Pokemon available is especially rare.
Complete Field Research Quests and you'll also earn a stamp. Collect seven stamps and you'll unlock an additional field research breakthrough. Normally this means a chance to capture an extra special Pokemon with better rewards to boot.
And that's it. You're all set to go complete some Pokemon Go Field Research.
Pokemon Go November 2020 Field Research - Confirmed
Below is a list of confirmed Field Research tasks for Pokemon Go players in October 2020, courtesy of LeekDuck.com.
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Pokemon Go November 2020 Research Breakthrough Reward
As per usual Niantic has already announced the latest changes coming to the Research Breakthrough Reward in November 2020.
Previously trainers had the chance to encounter Shedinja as a possible research breakthrough reward in October 2020.
Shedinja is still available right up until when the field research breakthrough changes over.
However, if you hold on for a few more hours until November 1 at 8pm GMT, you'll be able to encounter Togetic, the Happiness Pokémon.
This information was confirmed on the most recent Pokemon Go blog:
"From Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), Togetic, the Happiness Pokémon, will be available as a Research Breakthrough encounter."
When do Pokemon Go November 2020 Field Research Quests start?
At the time of writing, the Pokemon Go field research quests and rewards for October 2020 are still active and can be digested just below.
These existing Field Research Quests will change at 1pm PDT on November 1.
For those of you in the UK, that's 8pm GMT.
We'll be sure to update the page later today with the new November quests, once they go live. Otherwise, make the most of the below field research whilst it's still available.
Field Research Task | Pokemon Encounter | CP | Chance of Shiny? |
Win a raid | Lotad | CP 230 - 256 | Yes |
Win 3 raids | Aerodactyl | CP 1136 - 1193 | Yes |
Win 5 raids | Chansey | CP 490 - 537 | Yes |
Catch 10 Pokémon | Cranidos | 730 - 780 | No |
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon | Magikarp | 99 - 117 | Yes |
Catch 3 Psychic-type Pokémon | Dratini | 397 - 430 | Yes |
Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost | Abra | 534 - 575 | Yes |
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost | Slowpoke | 487 - 525 | No |
Make 5 Nice Throws | Vulpix Poliwag | 347 - 378 324 - 355 | No Yes |
Make 5 Nice Throws | Voltorb | 399 - 432 | Yes |
Make 3 Great Throws | Gastly Lileep Anorith | 487 - 527 515 - 553 613 - 655 | Yes |
Make 3 Great Throws in a row | Onix | 435 - 472 | Yes |
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row | Spinda #2 | 486 - 523 | Yes |
Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row | Larvitar | 411 - 445 | Yes |
Use 5 Berries to help Catch Pokémon | Exeggcute | 467 - 503 | Yes |
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Drowzee | 411 - 446 | Yes |
Win a level 3 or higher raid | Omanyte Kabuto | 620 - 662 548 - 587 | Yes Yes |
Win a raid | Bronzor | 229 - 258 | Yes |
Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl | 1136 - 1193 | Yes |
Hatch an Egg | Beldum | 385 - 418 | Yes |
Evolve a Pokémon | Wobbuffet Eevee | 399 - 440 424 - 459 | Yes Yes |
Power up a Pokémon 5 times | Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle | 442 - 477 387 - 420 372 - 405 | Yes Yes Yes |
Give your buddy 3 treats | 437 - 472 | Yes | |
Send 3 Gifts to friends | Woobat | 401 - 435 | Yes |
Transfer 3 Pokémon | Baltoy | 307 - 337 | Yes |
Trade a Pokémon | Ralts | 206 - 231 | Yes |