This is a guide on how to unlock all Research Titles in New Pokemon Snap (Pokemon Snap 2) for the Nintendo Switch. Learn how to unlock all Research Titles and become the ultimate Pokemon researcher of the Lental Region!
List of Contents
Research Titles are unlockable achievements in New Pokemon Snap! You unlock research titles by crossing certain milestones or accomplishing tasks in the game, so you can use Research Titles to help track your way towards 100% completing the game. All Research Titles can be viewed in Your Space in the Lab.
Each Research Title has a different requirement for you to unlock them. Unlocking a Research Title could even be the unlock condition for other collectibles, such as Stickers and Profile Icons!
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
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Photo Program Newbie |
Research Florio Nature Park for the first time. |
Dam Completed |
Discover a route that leads over Bidoof's dam in Florio Nature Park.
➤ Park (Day) - Branching Routes |
Comfy Bed in the Forest |
Discover a route on the Secret Side Path that leads to Snorlax's lair.
➤ Side Path (Day) - Branching Routes |
Heads Up |
Discover a route on the Secret Side Path that leads to Torterra's nest.
➤ Side Path (Day) - Branching Routes |
Lab Explorer |
Discover a research camp that leads into the lab.
➤ Research Camp - Branching Routes |
Gentle Wonder |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Meganium to your Photodex.
➤ Where to register Illumina Pokemon Meganium |
Lental Research Team |
Research Belusylva Island for the first time. |
Path to the Swamp |
Discover a route in Founja Jungle that leads to the swamp.
➤ Jungle (Day) - Branching Routes |
Hindsight Waterfall |
Discover a route in Founja Jungle that leads to the other side of the waterfall.
➤ Jungle (Day) - Branching Routes |
Moonlit Cave |
Discover a route on Mightywide River that leads to a cave.
➤ River (Night) - Branching Routes |
Four Seasons |
See all four seasons in Elsewhere Forest. |
Mysterious Sunny Spot |
Discover a route in Elsewhere Forest that leads to a sunny area.
➤ Forest - Branching Routes |
Pinnacle of Beauty |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Milotic to your Photodex.
➤ Where to register Illumina Pokemon Milotic |
Ocean Research Team |
Research the Maricopia Islands for the first time. |
Private Beach |
Discover a route on Blushing Beach that leads to a hidden beach.
➤ Beach (Day) - Branching Routes |
Branching Paths on the Sea |
Discover a route in Maricopia Reef that leads near Wailord's head.
➤ Reef (Day) - Branching Routes |
Blue Hole |
Discover a route in Maricopia Reef that leads to a blue hole.
➤ Reef (Day) - Branching Routes |
Under the Sea |
Discover a route on the Lental Seafloor that leads to an undersea cave.
➤ Undersea - Branching Routes |
Seafloor Den |
Discover a route on the Lental Seafloor that leads to Lugia's lair.
➤ Undersea - Branching Routes |
Ruler of the Deep Sea |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Wishiwashi (School Form) to your Photodex. |
Desert Research Team |
Research Voluca Island for the first time. |
Oasis Tour Guide |
Research all routes around the oasis in the Sweltering Sands.
➤ Sands (Day) - Branching Routes |
Riding a Geyser |
Discover an overhanging route by riding a geyser in the Barren Badlands.
➤ Badlands (Day) - Branching Routes |
Blue Magma |
Discover a route in Fireflow Volcano that leads to a cave with blue lava.
➤ Volcano - Branching Routes |
Banquet of Fire |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Volcarona to your Photodex. |
Distant Land Research Team |
Research Durice Island for the first time. |
Through the Wall of Snow |
Discover a route in the Shiver Snowfields that leads to the other side of the snow wall.
➤ Snowfields (Day) - Branching Routes |
Icy Cavern |
Discover a route in the Shiver Snowfields that leads to an ice cave.
➤ Snowfields (Night) - Branching Routes |
Giant Crystals |
Discover a route in Outaway Cave that leads to giant crystals.
➤ Cave - Branching Routes |
Rimstone |
Discover a route in Outaway Cave that leads to a rimstone formation.
➤ Cave - Branching Routes |
Flowers Deep Underground |
Discover a route in Outaway Cave that leads beyond the wall into the cave depths.
➤ Cave - Branching Routes |
Underground Guardian |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Steelix to your Photodex. |
Accomplished Research Team |
Research Aurus Island for the first time. |
Elevator of Light |
Discover the path of light in the Ruins of Remembrance that leads above ground.
➤ Ruins - Branching Routes |
Brief Awakening |
Register the Illumina Pokemon Xerneas to your Photodex. |
Grand Research Team |
Research all areas in the Lental region. |
Fledgling Researcher |
Max out your research level on 1 course. |
Full-Fledged Researcher |
Max out your research level on 6 courses. |
Veteran Researcher |
Max out your research level on 12 courses. |
Deputy Head Researcher |
Max out your research level on 18 courses. |
Head Researcher |
Max out your research level on all courses. |
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
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Camera Fan |
Snap a total of 500 photos. |
Practice Makes Perfect |
Snap a total of 1,000 photos. |
Getting Better All the Time |
Snap a total of 1,500 photos. |
Camera Hobbyist |
Snap a total of 3,000 photos. |
Full of Memories |
Snap a total of 5,000 photos. |
Camera Aficionado |
Snap a total of 7,000 photos. |
One for the History Books |
Snap a total of 10,000 photos. |
Moment of Calm |
Register a total of 150 photos with a 1★ rating to your Photodex. |
Slice of Life |
Register a total of 150 photos with a 2★ rating to your Photodex. |
Good Observation |
Register a total of 150 photos with a 3★ rating to your Photodex. |
The Perfect Moment |
Register a total of 150 photos with a 4★ rating to your Photodex. |
Steady Aim |
In a single research expedition, snap one 3★ photo each for 10 species of Pokemon.
➤ How to Get 10 3-Star Photos in One Run |
Specialist |
In a single research expedition, snap one 4★ photo each for 10 species of Pokemon.
➤ How to Get 10 4-Star Photos in One Run |
Gold Collector |
Get a total of 100 gold photo evaluations from Professor Mirror. |
Diamond Collector |
Get a total of 100 diamond photo evaluations from Professor Mirror. |
Sports Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 100 species of Pokemon on the move. |
Food Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 100 species of Pokemon eating something. |
Joy Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 100 species of happy Pokemon. |
Scoop Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 100 species of Pokemon doing something interesting. |
Sleep Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 50 species of Pokemon sleeping. |
Underwater Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 25 species of Pokemon swimming. |
Flying Photographer |
Show the professor one photo each of 25 species of Pokemon flying. |
Avid Researcher |
Show the professor 30 photos of the same Pokemon. |
Where's the Main Subject? |
Snap a total of 100 photos without a main subject. |
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
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Beginner Photographer |
Register 50 species of Pokemon to your Photodex. |
Amateur Photographer |
Register 100 species of Pokemon to your Photodex. |
Professional Photographer |
Register 150 species of Pokemon to your Photodex. |
Top-Notch Photographer |
Register 200 species of Pokemon to your Photodex. |
Genius Photographer |
Register all Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ List of Lental Region Pokemon |
Lental Student |
Complete the Photodex data for 5 species of Pokemon by registering a photo in each star category from 1★ to 4★. |
Lental Research Assistant |
Complete the Photodex data for 50 species of Pokemon by registering a photo in each star category from 1★ to 4★. |
Lental Scientist |
Complete the Photodex data for 100 species of Pokemon by registering a photo in each star category from 1★ to 4★. |
Lental Professor |
Complete the Photodex data for 150 species of Pokemon by registering a photo in each star category from 1★ to 4★. |
Lental Sage |
Completely fill in all the Pokemon data in your Photodex by registering photos in each star category from 1★ to 4★. |
Beginner Explorer |
Complete the research map for 1 course. |
Proper Explorer |
Complete the research map for 5 courses. |
Famous Explorer |
Complete the research map for 10 courses. |
Great Explorer |
Complete the research map for all courses. |
Trainee Archivist |
Get a total Photodex score of 500,000 points or more. |
Decent Archivist |
Get a total Photodex score of 1,000,000 points or more. |
Professional Archivist |
Get a total Photodex score of 1,500,000 points or more. |
Famous Archivist |
Get a total Photodex score of 2,000,000 points or more. |
Great Archivist |
Get a total Photodex score of 3,000,000 points or more. |
Normal Collector |
Register 20 species of Normal-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Normal-type Pokemon |
Fire Collector |
Register 10 species of Fire-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Fire-type Pokemon |
Water Collector |
Register 30 species of Water-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Water-type Pokemon |
Electric Collector |
Register 10 species of Electric-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Electric-type Pokemon |
Grass Collector |
Register 20 species of Grass-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Grass-type Pokemon |
Ice Collector |
Register 15 species of Ice-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Ice-type Pokemon |
Fighting Collector |
Register 5 species of Fighting-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Fighting-type Pokemon |
Poison Collector |
Register 10 species of Poison-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Poison-type Pokemon |
Ground Collector |
Register 15 species of Ground-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Ground-type Pokemon |
Flying Collector |
Register 30 species of Flying-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Flying-type Pokemon |
Psychic Collector |
Register 10 species of Psychic-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Psychic-type Pokemon |
Bug Collector |
Register 15 species of Bug-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Bug-type Pokemon |
Rock Collector |
Register 10 species of Rock-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Rock-type Pokemon |
Ghost Collector |
Register 10 species of Ghost-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Ghost-type Pokemon |
Dragon Collector |
Register 5 species of Dragon-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Dragon-type Pokemon |
Dark Collector |
Register 10 species of Dark-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Dark-type Pokemon |
Steel Collector |
Register 3 species of Steel-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Steel-type Pokemon |
Fairy Collector |
Register 10 species of Fairy-type Pokemon to your Photodex.
➤ See all Fairy-type Pokemon |
Vivillon Collector |
Get photos of all the Vivillon with different wing patterns.
➤ Where to Find All Vivillon Wing Patterns |
Eevee Fanatic |
Register photos of Eevee and all its Evolutions to your Photodex.
➤ See where to find Eevee and all its Evolutions |
Botanist |
Register all the crystablooms to your Photodex.
➤ See all crystabloom locations |
Historian |
Register all the ancient ruins to your Photodex.
➤ See all ancient ruins locations |
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
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Best Shot |
Get a score of 5,000 points or more on a photo evaluation. |
Best Shot Collection |
Get a score of 4,000 points or more on a photo evaluation 50 times. |
Nice Pose |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Pose category during a photo evaluation. |
Iconic Scenes |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Pose category 50 times. |
As Big as Possible! |
Get a score of 2,000 or more in the Size category during a photo evaluation. |
The Bigger the Better! |
Get a score of 2,000 points or more in the Size category 50 times. |
Look This Way! |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Direction category during a photo evaluation. |
The Perfect Angle! |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Direction category 50 times. |
Smack-Dab in the Middle! |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Placement category during a photo evaluation. |
Machinelike Precision |
Get a score of 1,000 points or more in the Placement category 50 times. |
Together with Friends |
Get a score of 500 points or more in the Other Pokemon category during a photo evaluation. |
A Collection of Friends |
Get a score of 500 points or more in the Other Pokemon category 50 times. |
Keeping Score |
Get a total course score of 30,000,000 points or more.
➤ How to Get a High Course Score |
High Scorer |
Get a total course score of 40,000,000 points or more. |
Top Ranker |
Get a total course score of 50,000,000 points or more. |
One of the Best |
Get a total course score of 60,000,000 points or more. |
A Perfect Score |
Get a total course score of 70,000,000 points or more. |
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
---|---|
Apprentice Detective |
Use the scan function to analyze 30 research spots. |
Assistant Detective |
Use the scan function to analyze 60 research spots. |
Great Detective |
Use the scan function to analyze all research spots.
➤ See all Research Spot Locations |
Pokemon Feeder |
Feed Pokemon a total of 100 fluffruit. |
Pro Pokemon Feeder |
Feed Pokemon a total of 500 fluffruit. |
Magnificent Pokemon Feeder |
Feed Pokemon a total of 1,000 fluffruit. |
Pokemon Lurer |
Get Pokemon to move a total of 6.21 miles by using fluffruit. |
Crystabloom Festival |
Use Illumina orbs to light up a total of 1,000 crystablooms. |
Research Title | Unlock Condition |
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I've Started Posting |
Post a total of 1 photo online. |
Social Media Pro |
Post a total of 50 photos online. |
Social Media Master |
Post a total of 100 photos online. |
Photo Critic |
Give out a total of 1,000 Sweet! medals online. |
Newbie Poster |
Get a total of 1 Sweet! medal online. |
Regular Poster |
Get a total of 100 Sweet! medals online.
➤ How to Get Sweet! Medals |
Popular Poster |
Get a total of 1,000 Sweet! medals online. |
Star Poster |
Get a total of 100,000 Sweet! medals online. |
Influencer |
Get a total of 1,000,000 Sweet! medals online. |
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