XP Celebration Timed Research: Pokemon GO tasks and rewards to get 7 million XP

The XP Celebration Timed Research is available for free to all Pokemon GO trainers (level 5 or above) from Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1 pm PDT to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11.59 pm local time. It is part of the XP Celebration event that is designed to help players level up as much as possible before the upcoming level cap increase.

The XP Celebration Timed Research needs to be completed and the rewards redeemed before Monday, October 14, 2025, at 11.59 pm local time. We will update the tasks and rewards as further steps are revealed.

How to complete XP Celebration Timed Research in Pokemon GO?

The XP Celebration Timed Research tasks and rewards are:

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XP Celebration - Step 1 of 50

Catch 10 Pokemon - 500 XP
Power up Pokemon 3 times - 500 XP
Win 1 raid - 500 XP
Hatch 1 egg - 500 XP
Complete 2 Field Research tasks - 500 XP
Rewards: 1000 XP

XP Celebration - Step 2 of 50

Make 10 Great Throws - 1000 XP
Evolve 2 Pokemon - 1000 XP
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket members - 1000 XP
Explore 3 km - 1000 XP
Spin 4 PokeStops or Gyms - 1000 XP
Rewards: 2000 XP

XP Celebration - Step 3 of 50

Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokemon - 1000 XP
Transfer 12 Pokemon - 1000 XP
Win 1 raid - 1000 XP
Earn 1 candy while walking with your buddy - 1000 XP
Send 9 gifts to friends - 1000 XP
Rewards: 3000 XP

XP Celebration - Step 4 of 50

Make 20 Great Throws - 1500 XP
Evolve 2 Pokemon - 1500 XP
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members - 1500 XP
Follow 1 route - 1500 XP
Complete 8 Field Research tasks - 1500 XP
Rewards: 4000 XP

Pokemon GO level cap increase (Image via Niantic)

Pokemon GO trainers' level cap is being increased significantly come this October 2025. Along with that, leveling and progression are also being tweaked. Check out our Pokemon GO level cap increase guide to learn more. The upcoming Season of Tales of Transformation has also been revealed with several exciting, hotly anticipated debuts.

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Angshuman is an Assistant Content Manager, Gaming, at Sportskeeda with a specialized focus on Pokemon. While completing his Master's degree in English Literature, Angshuman's research topics primarily included the many facets of game studies. That, along with his love for the medium which he believes to be the pinnacle of storytelling, led him to become a writer in the genre.

Angshuman prefers both solo and multiplayer titles on PC and PS5. His love for gaming stemmed from playing Bounce and God of War on mobile phones, and on to Age of Empires and Zoo Tycoon on PC. If he ever wished to convert a gaming cynic into a admirer, he would recommend indie games because of their versatility and their ability to be unaffected by genre-stifling publisher expectations.

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