Pokemon Go Legendary Heroes Timed Research tasks & rewards
Pokemon Go’s Legendary Heroes event is now available to trainers, and it’s brought a new Timed Research quest along with it.
The event focuses on the Sword mascot Zacian and brings its Shiny variant into the game for the first time.

Legendary Heroestakes place from August 21, 2025, to October 1, and it has brought a new Timed Research quest for fans to complete.
Here’s everything we know about the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest, including the tasks to complete and rewards to be earned.

List of Timed Research tasks and rewards
Thanks toSerebii, here are all the tasks trainers will have to complete.
Step 1 of 1
Rewards: x8 PokeBalls, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
After completing this task, trainers will be faced with the choice between the Shield Path and the Sword Path.
Sword Path
Step 1 of 2
Rewards: x8 Poke Balls, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Step 2 of 2
Rewards: Rufflet Encounter, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Shield Path
Rewards: Eight Poke Balls, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Rewards: Vullaby Encounter, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
How to access Legendary Heroes Timed Research
Those looking to take part in this research will simply have toopen Pokemon Go between September 26 at 10 am and October 1 at 8 pm local time.
The research is free, but being that it’s timed, trainers will have to complete all tasks and redeem the awards before the end of the event.

That’s everything you need to know about the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest. For more help deciding which path to choose,check out our article.