Full Steam Ahead presents a unique Special Research task in Pokémon Go, allowing trainers to capture Volcanion, available exclusively to those holding a Go Fest 2025: Global Ticket.
To access this mission, players must obtain a Go Fest 2025 ticket and engage with Pokémon Go between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time on either June 28th or 29th. Upon meeting these requirements, the Full Steam Ahead quest becomes permanently accessible, enabling trainers to pursue Volcanion at their convenience.
Detailed below are the complete objectives and corresponding awards for each stage of the Full Steam Ahead Special Research in Pokémon Go.
Go Fest 2025: Global’s Full Steam Ahead Requirements
This limited-time Special Research mission rewards participants with Volcanion – the dual Fire/Water-type Mythical Pokémon from Generation VI. Attendees of physical Go Fest 2025 events in Osaka, Jersey City, or Paris will receive extra Volcanion Candy instead of duplicate encounters.
The global event occurs June 28-29, 2025, operating daily from 10 AM to 6 PM local time. Ticket holders gain permanent access to this questline upon initial gameplay during these windows. Free access to Volcanion through standard Special Research may occur in future updates, though likely postponed until at least 2026 based on previous Mythical release patterns.
Full Steam Ahead Mission Objectives
Stage 6/6
- Collect Pokémon across seven distinct days – 2,025 XP
- Obtain 2 candies via Volcanion buddy adventures – 2,025 Stardust
- Share a Gift – 2,025 XP
Awards: 2,025 XP, Rare Candy XL, five Volcanion Candy XL.
Stage 5/6
- Develop buddy friendship (10 hearts) – Carbink encounter
- Hatch three eggs – Incense
- Evolve six Pokémon – Golden Razz Berries
Awards: 25 Volcanion Candy, custom T-shirt, and Volcanion capture opportunity. Previous attendees receive bonus candy instead.
Stage 4/6
- Capture 30 unique species – Fuecoco encounter
- Strengthen Fire-types 20 times – 25 Fuecoco Candies
- Evolve five Fire-types – 3 Fuecoco Candy XL
Awards: Poffin, Lure Module, five Volcanion Stickers.
Stage 3/6
- Collect 30 distinct species – Popplio encounter
- Power up Water-types 20 times – 25 Popplio Candies
- Evolve five Water-types – 3 Popplio Candy XL
Awards: Rainy Lure Module, Super Incubator, Zacian/Zamazenta stickers.
Stage 2/6
Awards: 2,025 XP, 20 Ultra Balls, Orange Flower Flabébé encounter.
Stage 1/6
- Spin 12 PokéStops/Gyms – Incense
- Activate Incense – 20 Poké Balls
- Capture 12 Pokémon – Lucky Egg
Awards: 2,025 XP, Star Piece, exclusive Dapper Pikachu variant.