Getting your hands on Victini in Pokémon GO is quite the special journey, and I’m excited to walk you through exactly how trainers can add this mythical Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon to their collection.
The Special Research Quest Path
Victini was first introduced to Pokémon GO through a Special Research story called “Investigate a Mysterious Energy.” Unlike regular Pokémon that you can catch in the wild, Victini is only available by completing this specific questline. The good news is that once you start the research, there’s no time limit to finish it.
Steps to Complete the Research
The quest involves multiple stages, each requiring you to complete specific tasks like:
– Catching different types of Pokémon
– Making specific throws
– Sending gifts to friends
– Taking snapshots
– Earning buddy candy
Tips for Completing the Research Faster
Let me share some insider tricks I’ve learned that can help speed up your progress. When working on catch requirements, I’ve found that using incense during Community Day events can help you knock out many tasks quickly. For the friendship-related tasks, coordinate with local players through Discord or Facebook groups – the Pokémon GO community is usually very helpful with these challenges.
Important Things to Remember
One thing that catches many trainers off guard is that you’ll need to save up quite a few Pinap Berries and Ultra Balls before the final encounter. Trust me on this – you don’t want to run out of resources when you finally meet Victini! Also, make sure you have enough storage space in both your Pokémon storage and item bag.
Making the Most of Your Victini
Once you’ve caught Victini, you’ll want to power it up for battles. This mythical Pokémon really shines in PvP battles, especially in the Ultra League. I recommend using Confusion as a fast move paired with V-create and Psychic as charged moves – this combination has worked wonders in my experience.
What If You Missed the Initial Release?
Don’t worry if you weren’t playing when Victini was first released – new players can still access the Special Research quest. Just keep progressing through your Special Research tasks, and eventually, the Victini questline will become available. Sometimes Niantic also brings back special research during events, so keep an eye on in-game news announcements.
Remember, Victini is a one-per-account Pokémon, so make that catch count! Use an AR+ photo session to capture some memorable screenshots while you’re at it – it’s not every day you meet a mythical Pokémon!
