Niantic has announced the first Field Research details for Pokémon GO players in January and February 2019. When you reach a Research Breakthrough in January and February, you’ll have the chance to encounter several Legendary Pokémon, including Lugia and Ho-Oh. The official announcement from the development team is as follows:
The year 2019 is around the corner, and it’s already looking to be legendary! When you reach a Research Breakthrough in January and February, you’ll have the chance to encounter several Legendary Pokémon, including Lugia and Ho-Oh!
Source: @PokemonGoApp
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