How to Score Dhelmise & Dynamax Spheal in the Precious Paths Finale Timed Research

If you’ve been chasing every reward in Pokémon GO’s Precious Paths season, hold on tight—because the Precious Paths Finale Timed Research has dropped, and with it comes the chance to catch two highly sought-after Pokémon: Dhelmise and a Dynamax Spheal. This limited?time event wraps up the season with tasks, rewards, and a rare encounter you won't want to miss.

When It’s Happening

The Finale Timed Research launches at 10:00 AM local time on Monday, March 2, 2026, and ends exactly 24 hours later—10:00 AM local on March 3. This is your only window to complete the set of tasks and unlock the encounters and rewards it offers. No extensions, no second chances—just one full day. Make every minute count.

The Task List & Big Rewards

This Timed Research is compact—but packed. It consists of a single research page featuring a sequence of everyday tasks culminating in high-tier rewards. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll face and what’s at stake:

• Catch 10 Pokémon ? encounter with Fidough
• Catch 20 Pokémon ? encounter with Ponyta
• Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms ? encounter with Tadbulb
• Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms ? encounter with Grookey
• Send a Gift with a sticker ? encounter with Luvdisc
• Complete 5 Field Research Tasks ? encounter with Alolan Vulpix
• Complete 10 Field Research Tasks ? encounter with Nacli
• Power up Pokémon 10 times ? encounter with Dynamax Spheal
• Power up Pokémon 20 times ? encounter with Rolycoly
• Additional rewards waiting once you’ve wrapped everything up: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, **Dhelmise encounter**.

So to clarify: get those “power up” tasks done and you’re on your way to meeting Dynamax Spheal. Keep going, finish all tasks in the page, and you unlock the chance to catch Dhelmise—and you’ll also walk away with XP and Stardust to boot.

Getting It Done in 24 Hours

Since you have only one day to complete everything, it helps to plan. Here are strategies to hit all tasks comfortably:

• Break it into chunks: Start with easy check-off tasks—catching 10 & 20 Pokémon and spinning Stops/Gyms early in the day.
• Field Research focus: Work on Field Research tasks alongside main tasks—you can complete multiple objectives in one outing.
• Power-ups early: Save candies; powering up Pokémon 20 times takes time and resources. Begin that as soon as you can.
• Use gifts & stickers smartly: Sending a Gift with a sticker may seem small, but indoors or during minimal activity, it’s an easy win.

Why This Finale Matters

It’s more than just a last-day sprint. Dynamax Spheal is a rare and visually striking catch, especially as Dynamax forms rotate in and out of availability. Meanwhile, Dhelmise isn’t commonly available outside certain special events. Having them locked behind this finale makes them even more desirable.

This Timed Research also ties together many of the standout Pokémon from across Precious Paths—giving players a final chance to grab season favorites like Fidough, Grookey, Nacli, and others that shaped its weeks. It’s a way to re-experience what made the season special, even if you missed bits along the way.

Note: once this ends at 10 AM local March 3, the Timed Research will disappear. You’ll lose access to these rewards unless you complete them before the cutoff. If you miss that, there are no alternate ways to unlock these particular encounters for the season.

Quick?Hit Reminder Checklist

• Log in right when it starts on March 2 at 10 AM local.
• Complete easy catches and spins first.
• Build up candy stock early to power up 20 times.
• Balance Field Research with other tasks.
• Push through the final pieces toward Spheal and Dhelmise before time’s up.

The clock is ticking—if you want Dynamax Spheal and Dhelmise in your Pokédex, Precious Paths Finale is your shot. Don’t let it slip by.

What are you aiming for first? The battered anchor of Dhelmise, or the frosty Dynamax Spheal? Happy hunting out there!