In Pokémon GO, finishing a Field Research task doesn’t automatically give you the reward; you have to claim it. Completed tasks sit in your research list until you tap them, and claiming is also what earns your daily stamp toward a Research Breakthrough. This guide shows where to find completed tasks, how to claim the reward on iPhone or Android, and what to do if a task won’t claim.
Quick Answer
On the map screen, tap the binoculars icon (Today View) in the bottom-right corner, then tap the Field tab. Completed tasks are marked as complete. Tap the completed task to claim its reward (a Pokémon encounter or items), and you’ll earn a stamp for the day.
How to Claim a Field Research Reward
- Open Pokémon GO and go to the main map.
- Tap the binoculars icon near the bottom-right corner. If you see a ! badge on it, you have something to claim.
- Select the Field tab at the top.
- Find the task that shows as complete (its progress bar is full).
- Tap the task. The reward pops up: items go straight to your bag, and a Pokémon reward starts an encounter so you can catch it.
Claiming your first Field Research task of the day also adds a stamp. Collect seven stamps (on seven different days) to unlock a Research Breakthrough reward.
Claim a Research Breakthrough
- After your seventh stamp, open Field research again.
- Tap the breakthrough box or the claim option at the top.
- Catch the breakthrough Pokémon and collect the bonus items.
Special and Timed Research
Special Research and Timed Research tasks are on the Special tab (sometimes called Timed or Special depending on the event). Completing all tasks in a step shows a Claim reward button for each task and for the step. Timed Research expires, so claim rewards before the deadline shown on the task.
Getting More Field Research Tasks
- Spin PokéStops to get new tasks (one per stop per day, when you have space).
- You can hold a limited number of Field Research tasks. Remove ones you don’t want by tapping the trash icon on a task to make room.
- Claiming completed tasks also frees space for new ones.
Task Won’t Claim? Try These
- Bag is full: If your item bag or Pokémon storage is full, you may not be able to claim. Free up space and try again.
- Connection issues: Check your internet connection or switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- Restart the app: Close Pokémon GO completely and reopen it.
- Update the app: Install the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.
Summary
- Tap the binoculars icon on the map.
- Open the Field tab.
- Tap the completed task to claim the reward and your daily stamp.
- Collect seven stamps for a Research Breakthrough.
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