Pokemon Go What Lies Beneath The Mask research tasks & Yamask rewards
A brand new ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask?’ Special Research story has debuted in Pokemon Go for the Halloween Mischief event, and there are some great Yamask rewards on offer for completing all of the tasks.
Niantic iscelebratingspooky season in the right way, as the second half of October 2021 will feature new creatures, some Shiny debuts, and a brand new Special Research story as part of Pokemon Go’s Halloween Mischief event. That event-exclusive Special Research story is called ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask?’ and it offers Trainers the perfect opportunity to catch both Yamask and Galarian Yamask, two species that can only be found during Halloween events. The Special Research story goes live onFriday, June 15, 2025, at 10am local timeand has no expiration date, so you may complete it in your own time. Below, you’ll find all of the tasks and rewards on offer.
Pokemon Go ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask’ Special Research tasks
Here are all of the steps, tasks, and rewards for the ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask?’ Special Research story in Pokemon Go:
Step 1 of 4
Yamask encounter, 9 Nanab Berries, and 4000 XP
Step 2 of 4
Galarian Yamask encounter, 9 Razz Berries, and 4000 XP
Step 3 of 4
Galarian Yamask encounter, 9 Pinap Berries, and 4000 XP
Step 4 of 4
4 Yamask Candy, 9 Yamask Candy, and 4900 Stardust
What are the ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask’ rewards?
The main rewards on offer in the ‘What Lies Beneath the Mask?’ Special Research areencounters with Yamask and Galarian Yamask, two species that are only available to catch in Pokemon Go during October’s Halloween events. Getting enough Candy to evolve Yamask into Cofagrigus and Galarian Yamask into Runerigus is no easy task thanks to the Pokemon’s exclusivity, but this Special Research will also offerYamask Candyas a reward for completing all 4 Steps.
That’s not all, though, as there are also encounters with other Halloween-themed Pokemon likeBanette,Alolan Marowak, and a very specialcostume Pikachuto unlock by completing each Step in the Special Research story. Once you’ve finished this Special Research story, check out all the other features you can enjoy duringCreepy Companionsand the Halloween Mischief event.
