Catch Mastery: Archen

Archen

Get ready for a Catch Mastery event featuring the First Bird Pokémon, Archen! Sharpen your Poké Ball throwing skills and enjoy bonuses, increased shiny odds, and Timed Research focused on catching Rock-type Pokémon! You will have at least 40 chances to encounter Archen from free Timed Research, with boosted shiny odds.

Catch Mastery: Archen

Date and Time 

Event Bonuses

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Shiny Comparison

Normal	Shiny

Archen Research

Archen caught from Research Encounters can be caught from 741 CP to 789 CP (100% IVs).

Field Research

Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy will be available! Archen will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row	Archen
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws	Archen
Make 7 Great Throws	Archen

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Rock-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event! Complete 10 sets of research tasks to encounter 40 Archen in total! You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Archen.

Step 1

Task	Rewards
Catch 2 Kabuto	Archen
Catch 2 Omanyte	Archen
Make 3 Nice Throws	Archen
Rewards
Archen 10× Poke Ball 500× XP

Step 2

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Nice Throws	Archen
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon	Archen
Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon	Archen
Rewards
Archen 5× Nanab Berry 500× XP

Step 3

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws	Archen
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon	Archen
Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon	Archen
Rewards
Archen 5× Razz Berry 500× XP

Step 4

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws	Archen
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon	Archen
Use 3 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon	Archen
Rewards
Archen 5× Pinap Berry 500× XP

Step 5

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	Archen
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon	Archen
Use 3 Razz Pinap while catching Pokémon	Archen
Rewards
Archen 10× Poke Ball 1000× XP

Step 6

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Great Throws	Archen
Catch 5 Kabuto	Archen
Catch 5 Omanyte	Archen
Rewards
Archen 10× Great Ball 1000× XP

Step 7

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws	Archen
Catch 10 Kabuto	Archen
Catch 10 Omanyte	Archen
Rewards
Archen 10× Ultra Ball 1000× XP

Step 8

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws	Archen
Catch 10 Kabuto	Archen
Catch 10 Omanyte	Archen
Rewards
Archen 500× Stardust 1500× XP

Step 9

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws	Archen
Catch 10 Rock-type Pokémon	Archen
Make an Excellent throw	Archen
Rewards
Archen 1000× Stardust 2500× XP

Step 10

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row	Archen
Make an Excellent throw	Archen
Make an Excellent Curveball throw	Archen
Rewards
Archen 1500× Stardust 3000× XP

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

It is the exact same as Free Timed Research, but just one more time! Check above for full task list.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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