‘Magnetic Study’ Plusle Timed Research and event guide in Pokémon Go

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Matthew Reynolds is the deputy editor of service, and has written guides for Elden Ring, Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, and Fortnite. He previously worked at Eurogamer.

“Magnetic Study” is an electric-type focused event taking place in the “Max Out” season of Pokémon Go.

Running Oct. 15-17, each day of the event has a unique bonus to take advantage of, as well as Timed Research focused around one of three Pokémon — Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun.

These Pokémon can also be caught throughout the event via Field Research, and all have an increased shiny chance if they are missing from your collection.

‘Magnetic Study’ event schedule and bonuses

Each day of the event will have a new set of bonuses and Timed Research to complete, running from midnight to midnight local time:

Tuesday, Oct. 15: Plusle Timed Research, 2x catch XP
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Magnemite Timed Research, 50% increased XP from raids
Thursday, Oct. 17: Minun Timed Research, 2x catch Stardust

As well as the aforementioned shiny chance boost, Magnetic Lure Modules are also more likely to attract the highlighted Pokémon.

‘Magnetic Study Timed Research: Plusle’ quest steps

Available only on Tuesday, Oct. 15, you can complete the following steps to earn Plusle encounters:

Catch 5 Pokémon (Plusle encounter)
Catch 10 Pokémon (Plusle encounter)
Catch 15 Pokémon (Plusle encounter)
Catch 20 Pokémon (Plusle encounter)
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms (Plusle encounter)
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms (Plusle encounter)
Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms (Plusle encounter)
Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms (Plusle encounter)
Evolve a Pokémon (Plusle encounter)

Rewards: Plusle encounter, 2,500 Stardust, 5,000 XP

Check in tomorrow for the full list of steps for Magnemite’s Timed Research. Based on the simplicity of the above, we have to assume each day’s steps will be the same. But we’ll see!