Players can grab another Master Ball in Pokémon Go after completing a $7.99 paid Special Research. We list the steps and value of the pass.
Pokémon Go has presented players with yet another opportunity to grab a Master Ball, if they want it. For $7.99, players can nab a pass in the shop that rewards a load of XP and a Master Ball.
While the steps for this paid research seem daunting, you have an unlimited amount of time to do it, so it shouldn’t be that bad. We list out the steps and whether or not it may be worth buying below. At the bottom of this page, we also list the older Master Ball research from October 2024 and November 2023, if you’re looking for that info.
Update (Dec. 2): We’ve added the new Master Ball Special Research, as part of the „Precious Paths“ season.
Pokémon Go Master Ball Special Research Tasks and rewards (December 2025)
This research became available when the „Precious Paths“ season started on Dec. 2 and the pass is available to purchase until Feb. 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. in your local time.
