The *”A Dazzling Aria”* Masterwork Research event in *Pokémon Go* offers players a unique chance to acquire a shiny Meloetta. This event coincides with the Go Tour: Unova and is available from **Monday, February 24, at 10 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8 p.m. local time**. Attendance requires purchasing a ticket for $5 or your local currency equivalent.
A Dazzling Aria Masterwork Research Steps
Once you initiate the *”A Dazzling Aria”* Masterwork Research, there are no time constraints for completing the tasks. Here are the research steps currently known:
Step 1 of 7
- Catch 151 Pokémon originally from the Kanto region (648 XP)
- Catch 151 Pokémon from the Johto region (648 XP)
- Catch 151 Pokémon from the Hoenn region (648 XP)
- Catch 151 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (648 XP)
- Catch 151 Pokémon from the Unova region (648 XP)
Rewards: 10x Reshiram candy, 10x Zekrom candy, Shiny Meloetta avatar T-shirt.
Step 2 of 7
- Catch 50 Normal-type Pokémon (15 Snivy candy)
- Catch 50 Psychic-type Pokémon (15 Tepig candy)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (15 Oshawott candy)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, 1 XL candy.
Step 3 of 7
- Earn the bronze Showcase Star medal (Basculin [red stripe] encounter)
- Earn a heart with your buddy 7 days in a row (Basculin [blue stripe] encounter)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (Basculin [white stripe] encounter)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, 1 XL candy.
Step 4 of 7
- Earn the platinum idol medal (Basculin [red stripe] encounter)
- Catch 100 Pokémon while in a party (details TBC)
- Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (details TBC)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 5 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Silver Pinap Berries.
Step 5 of 7
The specifics for this stage are still pending rollout, and updates will follow as new information becomes available.
Value of the A Dazzling Aria Masterwork Research Ticket
Although the exact details of the Masterwork Research have yet to be fully outlined, Niantic has confirmed several benefits tied to the ticket:
- Encounters: Shiny Meloetta (Aria Forme)
- Candy: 30 Meloetta, 15 Snivy, 15 Tepig, 15 Oshawott, 10 Darumaka, 10 Reshiram, 10 Zekrom
- Items: 60 Ultra Balls, 5 Golden Razz Berries, 5 Silver Pinap Berries, 3 Unova Stones, 2 Incense, 1 Lure Module, and more
- Rare Candy: 2 XL and 3 regular for trainers level 31 and above, 5 candy for trainers below
- XP: 14,640
- Stardust: 6,480
- Avatar item: Shiny Meloetta T-shirt
Despite the difficulty in assessing the value of several non-purchasable items, the ticket priced at $5 represents a solid investment. It offers a highly sought-after shiny mythical Pokémon and associated avatar items, alongside valuable legendary Pokémon candy and rare goodies, making the purchase worthwhile.
However, completing the Masterwork Research is notorious for its extensive requirements, often spanning days, weeks, or even months. These challenges are typically designed to unfold gradually, so players should anticipate a considerable time commitment. For dedicated players who engage daily, this may not pose an issue, as achieving the goals can provide an enjoyable long-term objective following the conclusion of Go Tour: Unova.
Players have a limited window of one week to obtain the ticket and embark on this quest, making prompt decision-making essential.