Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event guide

Pokémon Go’s “Just My Cup of Tea” event adds Sinistea to the game. We list the other perks, including Timed Research, in our guide.

By Julia Lee

This article references relevant content from the polygon.com website. Original article link: [https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/489943/just-my-cup-of-tea-event-timed-research-rewards]

Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event guide
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Pokémon Go is running a special “Just My Cup of Tea” event to celebrate the debut of Sinistea and Polteageist, featuring some other relevant Pokémon: Miltank for milk, Combee for honey, Spritzee for… scents…? Sure! The event runs from Dec. 3-7.

In addition to Sinistea’s debut, there are also a few bonuses, like doubled friendship bonus damage in raids and 50% more Stardust from raids. There’s also a new set of Special Research rolling out to coincide with the new season, “Dual Destiny.”

Below we detail all the perks and bonuses of Pokémon Go’s “Just My Cup of Tea” event, including the “Prized Possession” Timed Research, spawns, and Field Research.

Pokémon Go ‘Prized Possession’ event Timed Research and reward

If you complete this research before the event ends, you’ll get a Sinistea or two.

Rewards: Sinistea encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 3,000 XP

Rewards: Sinistea encounter, 4,000 Stardust, 5,000 XP

Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event Collection Challenges

The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:

Rewards: 10 Razz Berries, 10 Pinap Berries, 10 Nanab Berries

Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event Field Research and rewards

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event boosted spawns

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

These Pokémon will spawn if you use an incense, with an increased shiny chance:

Pokémon Go ‘Just My Cup of Tea’ event raid targets

The following changes to the raid schedule and Max Battle schedule will take place as part of the event: