Adventure Week has returned to Pokémon Go and, as always, it celebrates fossil Pokémon!

During Adventure Week 2023 in Pokémon Go, you can collect event-exclusive field research tasks and complete the Adventures Near and Far timed research quest. This quest is also a branching quest - you pick between the Sightseeing Adventure or Studious Adventure paths - so it's a good idea to know which Choose Path choice is best for you.

Alongside this timed research quest, there are four Adventure Week Collection Challenges for you to complete - the Cover and Plume, Dome and Helix, Root and Claw and Skull and Armor Collection Challenges. So, if you want to complete all four, make sure you keep an eye out for specific fossil Pokémon!

'Adventures Near and Far' quest stepsSightseeing Adventure Path quest stepsStudious Adventure Path quest stepsSightseeing Adventure or Studious AdventureCover and Plume Collection Challenge Pokémon listDome and Helix Collection Challenge Pokémon listRoot and Claw Collection Challenge Pokémon listSkull and Armor Collection Challenge Pokémon listAdventure Week field research tasksEverything else you need to know about Adventure WeekTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings Watch as battle Guzzlord - one of the Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GoWatch on YouTube

'Adventures Near and Far' quest steps in Pokémon Go

Adventures Near and Far is a branching timed research quest you can complete during the Adventure Week event in Pokémon Go. Due to being a timed research quest, you must finish it by Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time) or else you won’t be able to earn its rewards.

Since Adventures Near and Far is a branching quest - asking you to choose between the Sightseeing or Studious Adventure after Step 1 - your path choice determines the challenges you'll face when working through the quest.

Below you’ll find the first quest step for Adventures Near and Far and, afterwards, we cover both the Sightseeing Adventure and Studious Adventure path. Be warned, there are spoilers.

'Adventures Near and Far' Step 1 of 4

Catch 5 Pokémon - Roggenrola encounter

Rewards: 500 Stardust and Drilbur encounter

Thank you to raggedy10 from reddit for the help with this information.

Sightseeing Adventure Path quest steps in Pokémon Go

Below you'll find the challenges and rewards for the Sightseeing Adventure Path of the Adventures Near and Far timed research quest in Pokémon Go.

Remember, you only face the challenges below if you choose the Sightseeing Adventure Path after completing the first quest step for Adventures Near and Far. Be wary - this section contains spoilers!

'Sightseeing Adventure Path' Step 2 of 4

Spin 5 PokéStops - Geodude encounterWalk 1km - 1500 StardustCatch 10 Pokémon - Amaura encounter

Rewards: 3000 XP and Nosepass encounter

'Sightseeing Adventure Path' Step 3 of 4

Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon - Dwebble encounterWalk 2km - 2500 StardustHatch 1 Egg - Tyrunt encounter

Rewards: 4000 XP and Diglett encounter

'Sightseeing Adventure Path' Step 4 of 4

Catch 15 Rock-type Pokémon - Amaura encounterWalk 3km - Alolan Geodude encounterHatch 1 Egg - Tyrunt encounter

Rewards: 5000 XP, 3000 Stardust and Alolan Diglett

Studious Adventure Path quest steps in Pokémon Go

Here you'll find the challenges and rewards for the Studious Adventure Path of the Adventures Near and Far timed research quest in Pokémon Go.

Keep in mind that you'll only face these challenges if you choose the Studious Adventure Path after completing the first quest step for the Adventures Near and Far timed research quest. Be warned - this section contains spoilers.

'Studious Adventure Path' Step 2 of 4

Send 3 Gifts to Friends - Geodude encounterWalk 1km - 1500 StardustCatch 4 different species of Pokémon - Amaura encounter

Rewards: 3000 XP and Nosepass encounter

'Studious Adventure Path' Step 3 of 4

Transfer 7 Pokémon - Dwebble encounterWalk 2km - 2500 StardustComplete 3 Field Research tasks - Tyrunt encounter

Rewards: 4000 XP and Diglett encounter

'Studious Adventure Path' Step 4 of 4

Catch 7 different spcies of Rock-type Pokémon - Amaura encounterWalk 3km - Alolan Geodude encounterComplete 5 Field Research tasks - Tyrunt encounter

Rewards: 5000 XP, 3000 Stardust and Alolan Diglett

Sightseeing Adventure or Studious Adventure in Pokémon Go: Which Choose Path choice is best?

When it comes to the differences between the Sightseeing Adventure or Studious Adventures paths of the Adventures Near and Far quest in Pokémon Go, the only one you'll find is the between the challenges.

The Sightseeing Adventure path focuses upon on exploring the world in Pokémon Go - with challenges on hatching eggs, walking distances and spinning PokéStops. Meanwhile, the Studious Adventure, is more of a mixed collection, with challenges around completing field research tasks, sending gifts to friends and and catching different species of Pokémon. Though you do still need to complete the walking challenges.

Since your choice in path does not effect the quest's rewards, you should make your path choice based upon the challenges you prefer.

Encounters with Alolan Diglett, Alolan Geodude and Dwebble can be earned from both the Sightseeing and Studious Adventure Path.

The Studious does, however, appear to be easiest to complete as it doesn't require to hatch any eggs, which, if all you've been getting our 5km or 10km eggs, can take a long time to finish. Though, if you do go the Studious route, keep in mind that you'll need at least three friends to send gifts too. Thankfully, you can easily find friend codes by using various Pokémon Go subreddits or local groups.

Personally, I'll be choosing the Sightseeing Adventure Path, because, come wind or shine, I enjoy walking around playing Pokémon Go. This means my playstyle doesn't make the egg related challenges a roadblock. (I'm also awful at remembering to send gifts - sorry to anyone on my friend's list.)

Ultimately, as the rewards don't change between paths, your choice in down to you - just remember to take a look at the challenges above and take your playstyle for Pokémon Go into account before making your decision.

Cover and Plume Collection Challenge Pokémon list in Pokémon Go

The Cover and Plume Collection Challenge is part of the Adventure Week event in Pokémon Go and will be available until Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time). By completing this challenge by its deadline it will be added to your Elite Collector Medal and earn some rewards. Miss the deadline though and you’ll get nothing.

It's important to note that this Collection Challenge includes two evolution challenges and, while these Pokémon can be obtained by completing the event-exclusive field research tasks, obtaining the Pokémon this way won't count towards the Collection Challenge. Instead, you must obtain these Pokémon via evolution.

Below you’ll find the Pokémon in the Cover and Plume Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

Archen - In the wild and 'Win a Level 3 or higher Raid' seasonal field research taskArcheops - Evolve Archen using 50 Archen CandyTirtouga - In the wild and 'Win a Level 3 or higher Raid' seasonal field research taskCarracosta - Evolve Tirtouga using 50 Tirtouga Candy

Completing this challenge will reward you with 2000 Stardust and Amaura encounter.

Dome and Helix Collection Challenge Pokémon list in Pokémon Go

The Dome and Helix Collection Challenge is part of the Adventure Week event in Pokémon Go and will be available until Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time). By completing this challenge by its deadline it will be added to your Elite Collector Medal and earn some rewards. Miss the deadline though and you’ll get nothing.

It's important to note that this Collection Challenge includes two evolution challenges and, while these Pokémon can be obtained by completing the event-exclusive field research tasks, obtaining the Pokémon this way won't count towards the Collection Challenge. Instead, you must obtain these Pokémon via evolution.

Below you’ll find the Pokémon in the Dome and Helix Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

Kabuto - In the wild and 'Make 3 Great Throws' seasonal field research taskKabutops - Evolve Kabuto using 50 Kabuto CandyOmanyte - In the wild and 'Make 3 Great Throws' seasonal field research taskOmastar - Evolve Omanyte using 50 Omanyte Candy

Completing this challenge will reward you with 1000 Stardust and Tyrunt encounter.

Root and Claw Collection Challenge Pokémon list in Pokémon Go

The Root and Claw Collection Challenge is part of the Adventure Week event in Pokémon Go and will be available until Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time). By completing this challenge by its deadline it will be added to your Elite Collector Medal and earn some rewards. Miss the deadline though and you’ll get nothing.

It's important to note that this Collection Challenge includes two evolution challenges and, while these Pokémon can be obtained by completing the event-exclusive field research tasks, obtaining the Pokémon this way won't count towards the Collection Challenge. Instead, you must obtain these Pokémon via evolution.

Below you’ll find the Pokémon in the Root and Claw Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

Anorith - In the wild and 'Make 3 Great Throws in a row' seasonal field research taskArmaldo - Evolve Anorith using 50 Anorith CandyLileep - In the wild and 'Make 3 Great Throws in a row' seasonal field research taskCradily - Evolve Lileep using 50 Lileep Candy

Completing this challenge will reward you with 1000 Stardust and Amaura encounter.

Skull and Armor Collection Challenge Pokémon list in Pokémon Go

The Skull and Armor Collection Challenge is part of the Adventure Week event in Pokémon Go and will be available until Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time). By completing this challenge by its deadline it will be added to your Elite Collector Medal and earn some rewards. Miss the deadline though and you’ll get nothing.

It's important to note that this Collection Challenge includes two evolution challenges and, while these Pokémon can be obtained by completing the event-exclusive field research tasks, obtaining the Pokémon this way won't count towards the Collection Challenge. Instead, you must obtain these Pokémon via evolution.

Below you’ll find the Pokémon in the Skull and Armor Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

Shieldon - In the wildBastidon - Evolve Shieldon using 50 Sheldon CandyCranidos - In the wildRampardos - Evolve Crandios using 50 Cranidos Candy

Completing this challenge will reward you with 2700 Stardust and Tyrunt encounter.

The Season of Adventures Abound is here! The Halloween event has returned, bringing with it Greavard and Houndstone.Party Play - Pokémon Go's multiplayer feature - is here, along with the Welcome Party quest.You can also work on the Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest and compete in the Go Battle League.Be sure to compete in Shadow Raids, complete Routes, use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. This incense may also give you encounters with other rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

Adventure Week field research tasks in Pokémon Go

You can collect Adventure Week field research tasks by spinning PokéStops in Pokémon Go. These tasks can be saved in your field research collection and completed after the event ends if you so choose.

Here are the Adventure Week field research tasks in Pokémon Go:

Catch 15 Rock-type Pokémon reward - Tyrunt or Amaura encounterCatch 50 Rock-type Pokémon reward - Cradily encounterWalk 2km reward - Tyrunt or Amaura encounterWalk 7km reward - Omastar encounterHatch an Egg reward - Tyrunt or Amaura encounterHatch 5 Eggs reward - Armaldo encounterSpin 10 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Tyrunt or Amaura encounterSpin 30 PokéStops or Gyms reward - Kabutops encounter

Thank you to redwineandbeer from reddit for the help with this information.

Omastar, Armaldo and Amaura encounters can be earned by completing Adventure Week field research tasks.

Everything else you need to know about Adventure Week in Pokémon Go

There are three bonuses running in Pokémon Go until the Adventure Week ends on Wednesday 2nd August at 8pm (local time). The first sees the hatch distance for any egg placed in an Incubator during the event being halved.

The other bonuses are focused around PokéStops, with one giving you double XP for spinning PokéStops. If you’re spinning a PokéStop for the first time, however, you’ll receive x5 XP.

Adventure Week this year also sees the debut of Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon Go. So, if you want to add this evolution to your Mega Dex, then you’ll need to defeat this Pokémon in Mega Raids until you’ve earned enough Mega Energy.

Image credit: Niantic

The following Pokémon will also be appearing more frequently in the wild throughout Adventure Week:

OmanyteKabutoAerodactylLileepAnorithCranidosShieldonTirtougaArchenTyruntAmaura

Adventure Week also marks the release of the shiny forms of Tyrunt and Amaura, along with their evolutions, in Pokémon Go!

The 7km egg pool is also changing for Adventure Week, so, if you earn one of these eggs by opening Gifts during this event, it can hatch one of the following Pokémon:

TirtougaArchenTyruntAmaura Tirtouga, Archen and Tyrunt are in the egg pool for 7km eggs collected during Adventure Week.

Finally, there are only two changes to raids during Adventure Week, with Regidrago appearing in five-star raids and Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids.

Hope you enjoy Adventure Week!

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