Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge is the worldwide event running alongside Go Fest 2026: Tokyo; ensuring you can enjoy some Pokémon Go fun even if you’re not partaking in the in-person event. It’s also another opportunity to add a Blanche-themed accessory Lapras if you’re missing that from your costume Pokémon collection. Plus, there’s a whole host of event-exclusive research tasks.

Event End Time: Monday 1st June at 8pm (local time)

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Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge field research tasks

Here are the Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge field research tasks:

Task
Reward

Catch 5 Pokémon
Squirtle, Horsea or Krabby encounter

Use an Incense
Sinistea encounter

Hatch an Egg
Sableye, Cubchoo or Sinistea encounter

Win a raid
Lapras, Larvitar or Sinistea encounter

Explore 1km
Cubone, Horsea or Staryu encounter

Trade a Pokémon
Sinistea or Tandemaus encounter

Complete 3 Field Research Tasks
Alolan Vulpix, Horsea or Sinistea encounter

Complete 4 Field Research Tasks
Lapras, Larvitar or Sinistea encounter

Complete 7 Field Research Tasks
Sinistea encounter



The Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge event is currently running!

There’s a lot to do in Pokémon Go outside of the current event! From the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcase, Routes and Max Battles. Don’t forget to catch rare Pokémon while you’re at it.

Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge wild Pokémon spawns

You’ll find the below Pokémon spawning more frequently in the wild during Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge:

Squirtle
Alolan Vulpix
Krabby
Staryu
Lapras
Vaporeon
Larvitar
Galarian Zigzagoon

Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge Incense encounters

Using Incense may see you encountering the following Pokémon during Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge:

Cubone
Horsea
Lapras
Vaporeon
Larvitar
Sableye
Clamperl
Cubchoo

Go Pass: Blanche’s Quest for Knowledge

Go Pass is available between Tuesday 26th May to Monday 1st June at 8pm (local time).
There’s no daily point limit between Saturday 30th May at 12am (local time) until Monday 1st June at 7:59pm (local time).
You must claim your rewards before Wednesday 3rd June at 7:59pm (local time).
Every player receives the Free Track.
Upgrading to the Deluxe Track costs £4.99 / $4.99 or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Upgrading to the Deluxe Tracks with six Ranks pre-completed costs £6.99 / $6.99 or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
This purchase is non-refundable and can not be done using PokéCoin.
Free track rewards include access to Major Milestone bonuses, encounters with Blanche-themed accessory Lapras with Team Mystic background, Larvitar, Vaporeon and more.
Deluxe track rewards include additional Pokémon encounters, Premium Battle Passes, Glacial Lure Modules and more.

Major Milestone Bonuses

Tier One

One additional candy from evolving Pokémon.
Trainer Level 31 or higher have an increased chance of receiving Candy XL from evolving Pokémon.

Tier Two

Hope you enjoy your quest for knowledge with Blanche!