The Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos 2026 event is now live across all regions, and there’s an important decision to make regarding the An X-ceptional Yarn research.
The special research requires you to choose between the X and Y paths, and your choice will decide whether you encounter Xerneas and Yveltal. You have to choose at the start of the special branching research, and you can’t pick both.
Let’s find out which decision you should make.
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X vs Y: Which one should you pick in Pokémon Go
To make your pick, you’ll need to own the Pokémon Go Tour Kalos Global ticket. This will allow you to make your choice for the Special Research path. The main factor will be which legendary you want. There are two up for grabs: Xerneas and Yveltal.
If you want to get an encounter with Xerneas, pick path X.If you want to set up an encounter with Yveltal, you have to opt for Y. You’ll be rewarded with a medal based on your choice, and you’ll get more rewards from your chosen path.
Let’s find out what rewards you can get from both research paths.
Pokémon Go X version and Y version rewards
The table below has complete details of all the available rewards and tasks that you need to complete.
| Step | Task | X Version Rewards | Y Version Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catch a Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region | 10 Xerneas Stickers 2026 XP 2026 Stardust | 10 Yveltal Stickers 2026 XP 2026 Stardust |
| 2 | Catch 60 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region | Charizard encounter | Charizard encounter |
| 2 | Spin 20 different PokéStops or Gyms | 200 Mega Charizard Energy | 200 Mega Charizard Energy |
| 2 | Mega Evolve a Pokémon | 6 Charmander Candy | 6 Charmander Candy |
| 2 | Step Rewards | 6 Cake Slice 6 Charmander Candy | 6 Cake Slice 6 Charmander Candy |
| 3 | Send 6 Gifts and add a sticker to each | 3 Golden Razz Berry | 3 Golden Razz Berry |
| 3 | Open 6 Gifts | 3 Silver Pinap Berry | 3 Silver Pinap Berry |
| 3 | Catch a Scatterbug | 3 Incense | 3 Incense |
| 3 | Step Rewards | Scatterbug encounter 664 XP | Scatterbug encounter 664 XP |
| 4 | Power up Dark-type Pokémon 10 times (X version) / Fairy-type Pokémon 10 times (Y version) | Swirlix encounter | Spritzee encounter |
| 4 | Mega Evolve a Pokémon | Clauncher encounter | Skrelp encounter |
| 4 | Win a Mega Raid | 6 Rare Candy | 6 Rare Candy |
| 4 | Step Rewards | Unown X encounter 12 Unown Candy | Unown Y encounter 12 Unown Candy |
| 5 | Power up Legendary or Mythical Pokémon 6 times | 717 Stardust | 717 Stardust |
| 5 | Catch 12 different species of Pokémon | 717 XP | 717 XP |
| 5 | Win a five-star raid | 6 Rare Candy | 6 Rare Candy |
| 5 | Final Step Rewards | Xerneas encounter 12 Xerneas Candy 6 Xerneas Candly XL | Yveltal encounter 12 Yveltal Candy 6 Yveltal Candly XL |
