August 2021 has arrived and Pokemon GO trainers have a whole new calendar of events and activities to prepare for. The game's biggest changes now arrive with each new Season (usually every three months), but each calendar month does still bring a decent list of new Field Research tasks, or at least some different rewards, into the mix.
The seasonal Field Research associated with the Season of Discovery are still sticking around just a bit longer, but there's a long list of other new rewards that many trainers will likely want to check out. Being aware of what tasks are available and what rewards are associated with them helps Pokemon GO players know when a task is worth abandoning versus when one should be completed as soon as possible to lock in the exciting encounter reward.
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The August 2021 field research tasks are available now and trainers can start picking them up at Pokestops to power through the simple challenges and earn their daily stamps and the associated rewards. There are some decent rewards up for grabs this month, so players should have plenty of motivation to continue completing tasks even after they've earned their daily stamp.
Catch 3 Pokémon – Geodude, Geodude (Alola)
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon – Psyduck
Battle in GO Battle League- Poliwhirl
Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms – Rhyhorn, Ralts
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy – Clefairy
Earn 3 candies walking with your buddy – Ralts
Trade a Pokémon – Feebas
Send 3 Gifts to friends – Roselia
Win 2 Raids – Snorlax
Hatch 2 eggs – Beldum
Defeat a 3 Team GO Rocket Members- Skorupi
Take 2 snapshots of wild Rock-type Pokémon- Roggenrola
Power up Pokémon 5 times -10 Beedrill Mega Energy, 10 Pidegeot Mega Energy
Power up Pokémon 10 times 10 Houndoom Mega Energy
Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon 10 Venusaur Mega Energy
Catch 10 Water-type Pokémon 10 Blastoise Mega Energy
Catch 10 Normal-type Pokémon 10 Pidgeot Mega Energy
Use 10 Super Effective Charged Attacks 20 Charizard Mega Energy
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost – Poliwag/Vulpix/Hippopotas/Snover
Evolve a Pokemon – Eevee
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon – Dratini
Catch 7 Pokémon – Magikarp
Make 5 Nice Throws – Dunsparce
Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row – Gible
Make 3 Great Throws in a row – Onix
Make 3 Great Throws – Lileep – Anorith/Snubbull
Win a Level 3 or higher raid – Kabuto/Omanyte
Win 5 raids – Aerodactyl
Power Up Pokémon 3 times – Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle
Power Up Pokémon 5 times – Chikorita/Cyndaquil/Totodile
Power Up Pokémon 7 times – Treecko/Torchic/Mudkip
Earn 2 candies walking with your buddy – Bunnelby
Earn 3 candies walking with your buddy – Stunfisk
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row – Spinda
Hatch an egg – Mantine
Hatch 2 Eggs – Beldum
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon – Murkrow/Yanma/Hoppip
Spin 3 Pokestops or Gyms – Sudowoodo
Players can expect additional event specific field tasks will likely appear throughout the month, as well. Those tasks usually have powerful rewards and are only available for a few days, so be sure to keep an eye out for them and take advantage when there is the opportunity.
In the coming weeks, we should learn more about what other events will be arriving during the rest of the Season of Discovery. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.
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