Pokémon Go: ‘Sparkle and Shine’ Shiny Diancie Masterwork Research Tasks and Rewards

As a highlight of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos ticketed experience, trainers can access the exclusive Masterwork Research questline featuring the highly coveted Shiny Diancie. This research officially unlocks for ticket holders at 10:00 a.m. local time on February 28, provided they have already finished the “An X-ceptional Yarn” Special Research. True to the nature of Masterwork Research, these objectives are intentionally rigorous and demanding; however, there is no expiration date, allowing you to complete them at your own pace to earn the ultimate reward.

Below is the complete, step-by-step breakdown of the “Sparkle and Shine” Masterwork Research.

Update (May 5): This guide has been fully updated to include all ten stages of the “Sparkle and Shine” research.

Is the ‘Sparkle and Shine’ Masterwork Research Worth the Investment?

While the ticket is no longer available for purchase, you may still be interested in the rationale behind its value.

Shiny Diancie is exceptionally rare, having only been officially released twice before: once in Japan (2015) and once in South Korea (2016). While locking this elusive Pokémon behind the $9.99 Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos ticket was a point of contention for many, it presented a unique opportunity to secure a highly sought-after addition to any collection.

If Diancie is a favorite and you are dedicated to securing its Shiny variant, this research was an essential investment. While it is plausible that Shiny Diancie could reappear in a future paid event, such cycles often span several years—much like the trajectory of the Shiny Jirachi research.

Furthermore, for competitive players, this research offered a second chance to roll for superior IVs compared to the non-Shiny Diancie released in 2024.

Ultimately, when viewed alongside the broader perks of the “Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos” event—such as boosted Shiny rates—the Masterwork Research functioned as a premium bonus for invested players.

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 1 of 10

• Catch 500 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region (719 XP)
• Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days (719 XP)
• Mega Evolve 7 Pokémon (719 XP)

Rewards: 2,026 Stardust, Shiny Diancie T-shirt

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 2 of 10

• Change a Furfrou’s trim (26 Furfrou Candy)
• Catch a Scatterbug (26 Scatterbug Candy)
• Evolve Eevee into Sylveon (26 Eevee Candy)

Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 3 of 10

• Catch 100 Fairy-type Pokémon (Spritzee encounter)
• Catch 10 different species of Fairy-type Pokémon (Swirlix encounter)
• Visit PokéStops on 21 different days (Dedenne encounter)

Rewards: 20 Spritzee Candy, Swirlix encounter, Dedenne encounter

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 4 of 10

• Catch 100 Rock-type Pokémon (Tyrunt encounter)
• Catch 10 different species of Rock-type Pokémon (Amaura encounter)
• Visit PokéStops on 21 different days (Binacle encounter)

Rewards: 20 Tyrunt Candy, 20 Amaura Candy, 20 Binacle Candy

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 5 of 10

• Earn a platinum medal for catching Fairy-types (719 XP)
• Earn a platinum medal for catching Rock-types (719 XP)

Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls

Note: Achieving these platinum medals requires capturing 2,500 Pokémon of the designated types. You can monitor your progress by checking the medals section of your player profile.

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 6 of 10

• Receive 30 souvenirs from your buddy (30 Poké Balls)

Rewards: Carbink encounter, 12 Carbink Candy, 3 Golden Razz Berries

Note: Your Buddy Pokémon will begin providing souvenirs upon reaching “Great Buddy” status.

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 7 of 10

• Purify 12 Shadow Pokémon (Sableye encounter)
• Earn 71,900 Stardust (Sableye encounter)
• Obtain a Lucky Pokémon via trade (Sableye encounter)

Rewards: 1 Star Piece, 3 Silver Pinap Berries

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 8 of 10

• Reach Level 50 (6 Yveltal Candy)
• Earn a Gold Kalos medal (6 Xerneas Candy)

Rewards: 7,190 XP, Shiny Diancie encounter

Note: The Gold Kalos medal is awarded for catching 50 unique Pokémon originating from the Kalos region.

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 9 of 10

• Win 6 Mega Raids (3 Revives)
• Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days (3 Golden Razz Berries)

Rewards: 300 Diancie Mega Energy

‘Sparkle and Shine’ Step 10 of 10

• Mega Evolve Diancie (30 Diancie Mega Energy)

Rewards: 7,190 XP, 7,190 Stardust

Special thanks to Serebii.net and Leek Duck for providing the data necessary to compile these later research steps.

Source: Polygon