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Lake Legends event research task rewards in Pokémon Go

Everything you need to know about the Lake Legends event in Pokémon Go.

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Lake Legends event research tasks are a series of limited time challenges in Pokémon Go to celebrate Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf making an appearance in five-star raids.

Remember - these legendary Pokémon are region exclusives, so you will only be able to catch one and which is determined by where you live.

The research tasks can only be found by spinning PokéStops, alongside the current roster of monthly research tasks, which are currently available. If you're looking for a specific task, then you might have to visit a number of different PokéStops.

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Lake Legends event research task rewards in Pokémon Go

Below you'll find all of the Lake Legends event research tasks and their rewards, which are available from Tuesday, 24th November till Monday, 30th November at 10pm local time.

While you can only find these research tasks during the event, you can hold onto these tasks and complete them once the Lake Legends event ends.

Lake Legends event research tasks list:

  • Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon reward - Piplup, Chimchar and Turtwig
  • Catch 5 water-type Pokémon reward - Goldeen
  • Send 3 Gifts reward - Starly
  • Win 1 Raid reward - Bronzor

Thank you to SilphScience from reddit for the help with information!

Have fun during the Lake Legends event in Pokémon Go!

The World of Wonders season has come to Pokémon Go, which has brought Rediscover Kanto and Sustainability Week, along with the World of Wonders quest. Don't forget to try out Routes, Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon, fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases.

What else do you need to know about the Lake Legends event in Pokémon Go?

The highlight of the Lake Legends event in Pokémon Go is that, depending on where you live, Uxie, Mesprit or Azelf will be appearing in five-star raids.

Known as the Lake Guardians, this trio of legendary Pokémon are regional exclusives, with each one only appearing in the following regions:

  • Uxie regions - Asia and Pacific
  • Mesprit regions - Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
  • Azelf regions - Americas and Greenland

Luckily, Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf will be appearing in raids for a short period after the Lake Legends event ends as well. They will leave five-star raids on Tuesday, 1st December at the following times:

  • UK - 9pm (GMT)
  • Europe - 10pm (CET)
  • East Coast US - 4pm (EST)
  • West Coast US - 1pm (PST)

Don't forget to use a Remote Raid pass if you've got a spare!

The Lake Guardians - Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf.

Shiny Goldeen and Seaking are also being released as part of the Lake Legends event, so make sure you investigate every Goldeen you see!

During the Lake Legends event, a number of Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, including:

  • Psyduck
  • Abra
  • Kadabra
  • Goldeen
  • Magikarp
  • Lickitung
  • Ralts
  • Surskit
  • Starly
  • Bidoof
  • Shellos
Lickitung, Ralts and Surskit will all be easier to find during the Lake Legends event.

Finally, Pokémon connected to the virtues of emotion, knowledge and willpower, such as Ralts or Abra, will be appearing in 5km and when you use Incense.

Good luck during the Lake Legends event and make sure you try to catch Uxie, Mesprit or Azelf depending on your region!

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