The countdown to Pokemon GO Tour: Kanto is almost over and the event is set to go live in a little over a week. This ticketed event is nearly as exciting as the annual PoGO Fest for many players and there are some incredible rewards up for grabs for players who are going to put in the work to complete Special Research on February 20.

A ton of additional news about Pokemon GO Tour: Kanto dropped yesterday, including confirmation that players would be able to earn an encounter with Shiny Mew. Shiny Mythical Pokemon are very rare in the mobile AR game, so obviously this is big news for the many players who are striving towards that elusive complete shiny dex.

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Trainers are going to have to work very hard in order to qualify for that shiny Mew encounter though. First off, they are going to need to complete the main Kanto Special Research storyline and unlock all of its rewards. Once that is finished, those players will then gain access to a second event-exclusive Special Research line, which will ultimately lead to the shiny Mew encounter...

"That’s not all—after completing the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Special Research, Trainers will receive a second event-exclusive Special Research line. Overcoming difficult challenges and daunting tasks will be required to complete it, but it’ll all be worth it to discover Shiny Mew."

The new Masterwork Research is a very exciting edition and players are likely eager to find out just how challenging it will be and if there will be a time limit on it. Early rumors suggest that one of the requirements to complete the Masterwork Research includes hitting level 40, so that is definitely a pretty tough requirement, even for players who have been casually active in the game since its launch. The grind to the old max level is no joke and can take tons of hours to complete.

"Once you complete the first Special Research line, you’ll be able to access a second event-exclusive Special Research story, meant to be completed over a long period of time, in which you’ll embark on a long and challenging journey to discover Shiny Mew."

In the coming days, a lot of additional details about the exact requirements for each Special Research should be confirmed, so players can learn what will be required and start planning ahead of time. Trainers should be sure to mark their calendars for the big event now and get ready for an exciting day when February 20 arrives. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS.

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Source: Pokemon GO Live