Carnival of Flamigo Event

The Carnival of Flamigo event looks set to be a week of colour and fun! Enjoy the debut of Flamigo, boosted shiny odds for Pikipek, Lotad and Spritzee, 2x Incense duration and more! Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, bonuses, research, raids and shiny Pokémon during the event.

Appraisal Star icon Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Carnival of Flamigo event:

  • Pokemon Encounter icon Flamigo makes their Pokémon GO debut
  • Shiny icon Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikipek, Shiny Lotad, and Shiny Spritzee
  • Incense icon 2× Incense duration.
  • Incense icon 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration.
  • Stardust icon 500 Additional Stardust for catching Flamigo.

Flamigo Debuts

Sprite of Flamigo from Pokémon GO Flamigo

For the first time, Flamigo will be available in Pokémon GO! Flamigo is known as the Synchronize Pokémon, and is a Flying and Fighting type Pokémon. It does not evolve.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:

There is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikipek, Spritzee and Lotad in the wild.

Collection Challenge

Carnival of Flamigo Collection Challenge: Festive Friends

Required Pokémon Rewards

Carnival of Flamigo Collection Challenge: Colors of Joy

Required Pokémon Rewards

Field Research

Task Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
Explore 2 km
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
Make 5 Curveball Throws
Make a Great Curveball Throw Artwork of Flamigo from Pokémon GO Flamigo
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms

Free Timed Research

Carnival of Flamigo Timed Research (1/2)

Task Rewards
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms Artwork of Lotad from Pokémon GO Lotad
Make 2 Curveball Throws Stardust icon 1000× Stardust
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Artwork of Pikipek from Pokémon GO Pikipek
Make 5 Curveball Throws Stardust icon 1000× Stardust
Use an Incense Artwork of Spinarak from Pokémon GO Spinarak
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws Incense icon 1× Incense

Rewards

Carnival of Flamigo Timed Research (2/2)

Task Rewards
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms Artwork of Lotad from Pokémon GO Lotad
Make 5 Curveball Throws Stardust icon 1000× Stardust
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms Artwork of Pikipek from Pokémon GO Pikipek
Make 2 Curveball Throws Stardust icon 1000× Stardust
Use an Incense Artwork of Spinarak from Pokémon GO Spinarak
Make 7 Great Curveball Throws Incense icon 1× Incense

Rewards

Paid Timed Research

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Here are the tasks and rewards:

Task Rewards
Spin 1 PokéStop or Gym Pinap Berry icon 10× Pinap Berry
Make 5 Curveball Throws Artwork of Lotad from Pokémon GO Lotad
Catch 10 Pokémon Artwork of Pikipek from Pokémon GO Pikipek
Make 5 Curveball Throws in a row Ultra Ball icon 10× Ultra Ball
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms Artwork of Flamigo from Pokémon GO Flamigo
Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon Star Piece icon 1× Star Piece
Make an Excellent Curveball Throw Artwork of Spritzee from Pokémon GO Spritzee

Rewards

💡 Note on Timed Research

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed, and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Shop

Carnival of Flamigo Ultra Ticket Box

The Carnival of Flamigo Ultra Ticket Box is available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass.

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