A Pokémon Go the route-based event introduced a new special NPC, Mateo. As part of the On Routes event, this set of special research quests will be unlocked forever once you start it. This means you can take your time to complete it as it will never disappear.
Below we list all the steps and rewards for the Road to a New Friendship.
The Path to New Friendships, Step 1 of 4
- Explore 1 km (encounter with Lillipop)
- Spin 3 PokéStops (900 XP)
- Earn candy by exploring with your friend (5 Razz Berries)
Exchange a gift with Mateo (1 Incense)
Awards: 1000 Stardust, 1000 XP
The Path to New Friendships, Step 2 of 4
- Catch 7 Pokemon (10 Poké Balls)
- Spin 5 Pokestops (1500 XP)
- Explore 3km (meet with Voolu)
- Complete 1000m while traveling on routes (Woobat encounter)
Awards: 1000 Stardust, 5 Great Balls
The Path to New Friendships, Step 3 of 4
- Hatch an Egg (Encounter Feebas)
- Spin 15 Pokestops (2000 XP)
- Complete 5 Field Research (1000 Stardust)
- Exchange 3 gifts with Mateo (encounter with Hisuyan Sneazel)
Awards: 1000 Stardust, 3 Ultra Balls
The Path to New Friendships Step 4 of 4
At the time of writing, this move is unknown. We’ll update this guide once players reach that point.
