Pokémon GO 2018: 14 NEW Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

3. How To Get A Guaranteed Legendary Pokémon

So you're collecting pokemon, logging in every day and racking up XP. You're probably completing research tasks now too, but what for?

Well, that small brown parcel at the end of the string of tasks you can view by tapping the binocular symbol is a surefire way to battle a legendary pokemon.

In the past we've had all three legendary birds (Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos), with Articuno only being catch-able until the end of June.

Come July, Niantic have said they're going to be offering an Alolan Snorlax in the legendary slot, but either way, you need to grab one research sticker a "day" (24 hours), seven times, to unlock the fight itself.