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The Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Oricorio event runs on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, putting the spotlight on the Dancing Pokémon and rewarding Trainers for precise throws.
During the event, players can enjoy an increased chance to encounter Shiny Oricorio, 2× XP for Nice Throws or better, and bonus Candy for accurate catches. Oricorio will be available through Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research, with forms appearing based on your region.
Here’s everything you need to know about event bonuses, spawns, research tasks, and Shiny Pokémon during the Catch Mastery: Oricorio event.
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Oricorio event:
- Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Researcht
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Oricorio
- 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research, with an increased chance of being shiny! The Oricorio you encounter will be based on where you are in the world.
- Baile Style Oricorio: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- Pom-Pom Style Oricorio: Appearing in the Americas
- Pa’u Style Oricorio: Appearing on African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands
- Sensu Style Oricorio: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
Shiny sprites
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
There is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Hoothoot and Starly in the wild.
Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy are available. Oricorio’s form will be based on your location. We are using Baile form for illustrative purposes.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Make 10 Nice Throws | |
| Make 3 Great Throws in a row | |
| Make 7 Great Throws | |
| Make an Excellent Throw |
Free and Premium Timed Research featuring Oricorio will be available. Trainers can purchase another set of the same Timed Research for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), and repeat it again as a Premium Timed Research.
Oricorio’s form will be based on your location. We are using Baile form for illustrative purposes.
Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (1/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 2 Hoothoot |
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| Catch 2 Starly |
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| Make 3 Nice Throws |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (2/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
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| Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon |
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| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (3/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws |
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| Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon |
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| Use 3 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (4/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row |
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| Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon |
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| Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (5/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row |
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| Catch 5 Flying-type Pokémon |
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| Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (6/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great Throws |
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| Catch 5 Hoothoot |
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| Catch 5 Starly |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (7/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws |
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| Catch 10 Hoothoot |
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| Catch 10 Starly |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (8/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws |
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| Catch 10 Hoothoot |
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| Catch 10 Starly |
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| Rewards |
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Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (9/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row |
|
| Catch 10 Flying-type Pokémon |
|
| Make an Excellent Throw |
|
| Rewards |
|
Catch Mastery: Oricorio Timed Research (10/10)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row |
|
| Make an Excellent Throw |
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| Make an Excellent Curveball Throw |
|
| Rewards |
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💡 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 Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Oricorio Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box
The Oricorio Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box is available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and two Rare Candies.

