Pokemon GOis celebratingthe Timeless Travels seasonby bringing the Along the Routes event. The event introduces a new NPC, Mateo, and the Gift Exchange feature for players. The main focus for Along the Routes is to explore different routes and participate in Gift Exchange with worldwide trainers.
ThePokemon GOAlong the Routes event starts onTuesday, December 5, at 10 AMand ends onFriday, December 8, at 8 PM Local Time. The event offersseveral wild Pokemon, and Shiny Hisuian Sneasel and its evolution, Shiny Sneasler, are also making their debut. There are also multiple Research quests offering different in-game items and monster encounters. That said, this guide explores all the Along the Routes Field Research tasks and rewards.

Pokemon GO Along the Routes - All Field Research Tasks And Rewards
The Along the Routes event presents 3 Research quests: Field Research, A Route to New Friendships Special Research Story, and an Event-exclusive Timed Research.Pokemon GOplayers can also getdifferent bonuses for participating, from 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance in Incubator during the event to 5× XP for the first-time spin at a PokeStop.
The Along the Routes Field Research quest has multiple tasks and rewards. There are 5 tasks, and completing each reward with an item and different encounters. Players also have a chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Sneasel andgetPokemon GOitemslike Great Balls and Poke Balls.

Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each
Send a Gift to a friend

Earn a Candy by walking with your buddy
Great Ball ×5
Pokemon GO: How To Gift Exchange Through Mateo
The Along the Routes introduces Mateo, a researcher facilitating the Gift Exchange feature. Mateo collects and exchanges Postcards and Gifts from around the world. One can encounter Mateo at the end of aPokemon GORoute, where the NPC provides Gifts to those approaching the endpoint. That said, it is possible to engage in a daily Gift Exchange with Mateo; here is how to do it.
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