What is festival of lights timed research?

The Festival of Lights timed research is a special research task in the Pokemon Go mobile game that was introduced during the 2020 holiday season. The research was available from December 22nd to December 31st and consisted of five stages with tasks related to catching specific Pokemon, battling in raids, sending gifts to friends, and other activities.

Completing all stages of the Festival of Lights timed research rewarded players with various items such as Pokeballs, Stardust, and Incense, as well as encounters with specific Pokemon like Stantler and Delibird. In addition, players who completed the research before the deadline were also able to encounter a Shiny Stantler.

Overall, the Festival of Lights timed research was a fun and challenging way for players to enjoy the holiday season while also earning rewards and encountering unique Pokemon.