A Spooky Message Unmasked

**A Spooky Message Unmasked** is the Halloween 2020 Special Research tasks. Spiritomb and Galarian Yamask are included. It was available for Trainers who played the game during the event.

For the versions in 2018 and 2019, see A Spooky Message.

## Task sets

 A Spooky Message Unmasked
1st Part

Catch 30 Ghost-type Pokémon
 Duskull

Transfer 4 Pokémon
340×  Stardust

Catch 34 Pokémon
340  Experience

Rewards for whole set
 Yamask3×  Pinap Berry4×  Razz Berry

2nd Part

Catch 10 Dark-type Pokémon
 Sableye

Make 8 Nice Throws
10×  Poké Ball

Catch 108 Pokémon
1080  Experience

Rewards for whole set
 Spiritomb10×  Potion8×  Great Ball

3rd Part

Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon
 Litwick

Make 9 Great Throws
490×  Stardust

Catch 49 Pokémon
490  Experience

Rewards for whole set
 Galarian Yamask4×  Silver Pinap Berry9×  Golden Razz Berry

4th Part

*Claim Reward!*
3400  Experience

*Claim Reward!*
1080  Experience

*Claim Reward!*
4900  Experience

Rewards for whole set
4×  Yamask Candy9×  Yamask Candy4900×  Stardust

## Professor Willow dialogue

1st Part

* BOO! Haha, hey there, **TRAINER**!
* Hope I didn’t scare you too badly. I was just having a bit of fun during this spooky season.
* Say, since you’re here, I was wondering whether you could help me. I’ve heard some reports of an unusual Pokémon appearing in a nearby forest.
* Why aren’t I going into that dark forest to find this Pokémon myself? W-well, er, it’s certainly not because I’m scared!
* Y-you see I would, but I’m busy here with some...uh...research! Yes!
* Oh! I think I see Blanche over there near my lab. Maybe it’s time for some research into the Evolution of Ghost-type Pokémon!
* Could you go on ahead and let me know what you find, **TRAINER**? Thanks—and good luck!

2nd Part

* Blanche, do you really think this Galarian Pokémon can evolve? Oh, glad to see you again, **TRAINER**— AH!
* What’s that sound?! Oh, it’s just a Yamask. Seems like it’s looking at its mask and crying.
* Ah, so Yamask was the unusual Pokémon appearing in the forest? I see. Sorry, Trainer, but it looks like you’re going to have to venture back out there.
* After comparing eyewitness reports with some texts I found about Ghost-type Pokémon, it turns out we aren’t looking for this particular kind of Yamask, which was originally discovered in the Unova region, but another one entirely!
* The Yamask we’re looking for was first discovered in the Galar region and seems to be carrying a clay slab. The texts say that the slab absorbs that Yamask’s dark power.
* Unfortunately, I can’t come along with you this time, either. Because, uh...it looks like Spark needs my help with some Strange Eggs! See ya later, and good luck!

3rd Part

* Yup, still seems like mostly Poison- and Dark-type Pokémon are hatching from Strange Eggs. I sure am glad we got to confirm what we already— Oh!
* Welcome back, **TRAINER**! How are— EGAD! A Spiritomb! What a tricky Ghost-type Pokémon.
* I’ve worked with Trainers to research Spiritomb in previous years. Maybe you’ve encountered a Spiritomb before!
* There seem to be a few more Spiritomb around than in the past. That’s quite frightening, given that each Spiritomb is formed by 108 spirits bound to a keystone.
* One might say that it’s BOUND to be a real spooky season! Haha, sorry, Spiritomb—too much?
* Anyway, I hate to ask you again, Trainer, but third time’s the charm, right? I’m sure you’ll encounter the illusive and elusive Galarian Yamask this time!
* I, uh, have to go help Candela prep for an upcoming Trainer Battle, but you go on ahead! Good luck, **TRAINER**!

4th Part

* Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon—looks like you’re all set for a spooky Trainer Battle, Candela!
* Oh, hi there, **TRAINER**! And hello, Galarian Yamask! What a curious Pokémon this is. It gives off a totally different energy.
* Blanche and I were looking into the Evolution of Ghost-type Pokémon earlier, and it appears that Galarian Yamask evolves into an entirely different Pokémon than its counterpart from Unova does!
* All you need is to collect some Yamask Candies and get to evolving! I’m certain that its Evolution will be an exciting addition to your Pokédex!
* Anyway, I’m so glad we got to go on this spooky adventure and discover Galarian Yamask together!
* I hope you had a ghoulishly good time, and I hope you have an extra spoOoOoOoOoOoky day!