"Genesect Special Weekend Megathread"

#PokemonGO: Everything you need to know about the event, all in one place. We've got a few different researchers lined up to help edit this post, so it should be kept current at all times. A lot of these pieces will be verified by the Silph Research Group, so throughout the post we'll use the formatting:Italics: Reports from the commentsBold: Research Group verifiedAlso note that (s) will be used for species whose shiny form is available.This verification isn't meant to replace reports here, rather to provide an extra level of verification and depth to the event. Travelers are always welcome to join here and help out with data collection: https://ift.tt/386Y8hn fun this weekend! https://ift.tt/33xpQ4J Date: Friday, March 20, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 23, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time (Special Research through the 26th)Bonuses2x Catch Stardust2x Hatch StardustEgg AdditionsHere's what is listed in the announcement. Let us know if you've found anything else! Permanent list here: https://ift.tt/3b9jLy6 eggsKarrablastShelmetNincada (s)Field ResearchJust looking for event tasks. You can find the full list (with rarities) here: https://ift.tt/2Wtqu1S TextRewardA Drive to Investigate: Make 5 Nice Throws.Nincada (s), Skarmory (s)A Drive to Investigate: Make 2 Great Throws.Nincada (s)A Drive to Investigate: Make 2 Greats Throws in a rowScyther (s)A Drive to Investigate: Catch 10 PokemonNincada(s), ShieldonBoosted SpawnsThis one won't be verified by the Silph Team, but let us know what you've found!Nincada (s)Electrike (s)Magnemite (s)Sneasel (s)Snover (s)Tentacool (s)Totodile (s)Raid BossesYou won't see any new bosses until 9:00 am local time. https://ift.tt/2P9Ab3m Bosses1Joltik, Caterpie(s), Venipede, Klink2Pineco(s), Mawile(s), Venomoth, Yanma(s)3Scyther(s), Pinsir(s), Bronzong, A-Raichu(s), Skarmory(s)4Metagross, Beedrill, A-Marowak(s), Aggron, Excadrill5Thundurus, CobalionSpecial Research Tasks and RewardsTaskRewardStage 1Battle another Trainer 5 times1000 StardustCatch 25 Normal-type Pokemon3 Rare CandyGive your buddy 1 treatsTrubbishStage 1 final rewards5 Premium Raid Passes, Pinsir, Genesect CapStage 2Power up Pokemon 5 times1000 StardustCatch 25 Fire-type Pokemon3 Rare CandySend 3 Gifts to friendsKarrablastStage 2 final rewards3 Charged TMs, Skarmory, 3 Super IncubatorsStage 3Transfer 3 Pokemon1000 StardustCatch 25 Water-type Pokemon3 Rare CandyHatch an EggShelmetStage 3 final rewards3 Incense, Scizor, Genesect BagStage 4Make 3 Great Throws in a row1000 StardustCatch 25 Electric-type Pokemon3 Rare CandyPlay with your buddyKabutoStage 4 final rewards3 Fast TM, Genesect, Glacial Lure ModuleStage 5Battle a team leader 3 times1000 StardustCatch 25 Ice-type Pokemon3 Rare CandyTake 3 snapshots of GenesectDurantStage 5 final rewardsPoffin, 10 Genesect Candy, 3 Star Piece via /r/TheSilphRoad https://ift.tt/3a5n7Ce