Pokemon Go Stardust Challenge rewards & how to get more Stardust

The Season of Heritage Stardust Challenge has arrived in Pokemon Go, giving Trainers the chance to unlock some excellent rewards including a cute Deino Hat for their avatar.

A new season in Pokemon Go means plenty of new features to enjoy, whether that’s a shake-up of the currentRaid Bossesor events like theSwinub Incense Day. There will also be a new Timed Research challenge to complete each month!

Blanche standing in front of a cave for the Pokemon Go Stardust Challenge rewards

The first Timed Research for theSeason of Heritageis a Stardust Challenge, which requires Trainers to collect as much Stardust as they can throughout December. There are multiple stages to get through, with each one offering greater rewards.

So whether you’re looking to stock up on Ultra Balls or unlock that adorable Deino Hat for your avatar, you’ll find all of the rewards on offer in the Stardust Challenge, as well as details on how to unlock them, below.

Pokemon Go Stardust Challenge tasks & rewards

Here are all of the tasks and rewards you can earn in the Season of Heritage’s Stardust Challenge:

You’ll only have untilmidnight on June 19, 2025, to complete this Timed Research challenge and claim all of the rewards on offer, so make sure you unlock everything you want before then.

The Season of Heritage logo in Pokemon Go

While most of the rewards have been seen before, the Deino Hat is a brand new item. If you don’t manage to unlock it, Niantic have confirmed it will be available to purchase in the Shop at a later date.

How to get more Stardust in Pokemon Go

Earning all of that Stardust is going to take you quite a while, but there are quite a few different ways to earn more Stardust that should help you complete this special Timed Research quest a little bit faster.

Pokemon Go Battle League Season 23 schedule & rewards

Pokemon Go finally adds more levels for longtime players in new update

Pokemon Go Battle League Timed Research tasks & rewards

Here’s how to earn more Stardust in Pokemon Go:

If you’re looking to grind for Stardust in Pokemon Go, check if you have any spareStar Piecesfirst. Using these will boost the Stardust you earn by 50% for 30 minutes, which is great for stocking up fast.

You’ll also earndouble Stardustfor every ‘first catch of the day’ you get throughout December, so verify you log in and catch at least one Pokemon every day to make the most of this limited-time bonus.

A Razz Berry in Pokemon Go

Now that you know how to complete the Season of Heritage’s Stardust Challenge, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:

Rhyhorn in Pokemon Go