Two weeks ago, Niantic added a Special Research adventure for Pokémon GO players that celebrates the mobile game’s tie-in to the new Switch title, Pokémon Let’s Go, and allows mobile Trainers to add the Mythical, Meltan to their Pokédex.
Although the tasks required to achieve the new monster are quite challenging, they’re also achievable with a little time and effort.
For those of you attempting to obtain this newest Steel type, here are the 9 stages you’ll need to complete as well as a list of rewards earned along the way.
Stage 1:
Spin 5 Pokéstops or Gyms (500xp)
Catch 10 Pokémon (500xp)
Transfer 5 Pokémon (500xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 10 Pokéballs
– 1 Incubator
– 1000 Stardust
Stage 2:
Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy (1000xp)
Make 10 Great Throws (1000xp)
Hatch 3 Eggs (1000xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 2000 Stardust
– 2 Lucky Eggs
– 1 Fast TM
Stage 3:
Catch a Ditto (1500xp)
Win 2 Gym Battles (1500xp)
Battle in 2 Raids (1500xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 10 Great Balls
– 3 Incense
– 3 Max Revives
Stage 4:
Catch 5 Steel-Type (2000xp)
Catch 5 Electric-Type (2000xp)
Earn 5 Candies Walking with Your Buddy (2000xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 4000 Stardust
– 5 Pinap Berries
– 5 Rare Candies
Stage 5:
Evolve a Grimer (2500xp)
Catch 5 Slugma or Gulpin (2500xp)
Make 20 Great Throws (2500xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 5000 Stardust
– 5 Lure Modules
– 20 Great Balls
Stage 6:
Evolve a Magnemite (3000xp)
Catch 5 Exeggcute (3000xp)
Battle in 10 Raids (3000xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 1 Silver Pinap Berry
– 1 Metal Coat
– 10 Ultra Balls
Stage 7:
Evolve a Drowzee (3500xp)
Catch a Cubone (3500xp)
Evolve a Scyther (3500xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 10 Ultra Balls
– 1 Charged TM
– 3 Premium Raid Passes
Stage 8:
Catch 2 Omanyte or Kabuto (4000xp)
Catch 2 Lileep or Anorith (4000xp)
Catch an Aerodactyl (4000xp)
Rewards after all 3 tasks are achieved:
– 8000 Stardust
– 1 Star Piece
– ? Pokémon Appears!
The Pokémon that appears will be Meltan. Once caught, Stage 9 will become available.
Stage 9:
No work required, simply claim your final rewards.
– 4500xp X 3
– 9000 Stardust
– 1 Super Incubator
– 5 Meltan Candies
Let’s GO, Meltan Adventure complete. Now, onto the next huge task of earning 400 Candies for a Meltan evolve. Whew! This may take a while.
Good luck everyone!
Source: Niantic
