Welcome to NGB and our guide for Mission 4: Work on Research Tasks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. In this mission, you’ll begin your hands-on fieldwork as a member of the Survey Corps. You’ll learn how to complete Research Tasks by observing, battling, and catching Pokémon to gather essential data. This guide will walk you through each objective so you can start filling out your Pokédex and earn your first Star Rank promotion.
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Mission 4: Getting to Work on Research Tasks Walkthrough
Objectives
- Speak with Professor Laventon at the Obsidian Fieldlands
- Learns some tips from Akarai/Rei
- Report your research task to Professor Laventon
- Let Captain Cyllene know you’re ready to rank up
Walkthrough – Getting to Work on Research Tasks
Head to the Obsidian Fieldlands and speak to Professor Laventon
Before setting out, you can explore Jubilife Village and pick up up to four optional Requests scattered around town. When you’re ready, head to the northeastern gate and speak with Ress to travel to the Obsidian Fieldlands.
Upon arrival, a cutscene will trigger where Professor Laventon introduces you to Research Tasks and teaches you how to dodge incoming attacks.
Follow Akari/Rei to learn how to complete Research Tasks
Follow Akari/Rei as they lead you up Aspiration Hill, triggering another cutscene. Along the way:
- Catch a Bidoof roaming freely on the hill.
- After another cutscene, sneak up on some Starly using the tall grass and catch a few of them.
- Continue following the path to the Horseshoe Plains, where you’ll be tasked with battling and catching Buizel near the river.
After catching one or more Buizel, continue along the river to meet up with Akari/Rei again. They’ll give you a Crafting Kit, which allows you to craft items on the go using materials from your satchel, as well as the Potion crafting recipe.
Report your progress to Professor Laventon
At this point, you can freely explore the Obsidian Fieldlands and complete additional Research Tasks to earn more points. When you’re ready, return to the base camp and speak with Professor Laventon to report your findings and submit your Pokédex updates.
Report to Captain Cyllene to earn your First Star Rank
Once you’ve earned enough Pokémon Research Points, return to Jubilife Village and visit Captain Cyllene in her office at Galaxy Team Headquarters. She’ll reward you with your First Star Rank, along with the crafting recipes for Heavy Balls and Revives, officially recognizing your progress as a full-fledged Survey Corps member.