“Magnetic Study” is an electric-type focused event taking place in the “Max Out” season of Pokémon Go.
Running Oct. 15-17, each day of the event has a unique bonus to take advantage of, as well as Timed Research focused around one of three Pokémon — Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun.
These Pokémon can also be caught throughout the event via Field Research, and all have an increased shiny chance if they are missing from your collection.
‘Magnetic Study’ event schedule and bonuses
Each day of the event will have a new set of bonuses and Timed Research to complete, running from midnight to midnight local time:
As well as the aforementioned shiny chance boost, Magnetic Lure Modules are also more likely to attract the highlighted Pokémon.
‘Magnetic Study Timed Research: Plusle’ quest steps
Available only on Tuesday, Oct. 15, you can complete the following steps to earn Plusle encounters:
Rewards: Plusle encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 5,000 XP
Check in tomorrow for the full list of steps for Magnemite’s Timed Research. Based on the simplicity of the above, we have to assume each day’s steps will be the same. But we’ll see!
‘Magnetic Study’ Field Research
The following Field Research tasks are available throughout the “Magnetic Study” event:
As with all Field Research, you can keep this in your inventory and complete it once the event ends if you so choose.
