Catch Mastery: Phantump

The Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Phantump event runs on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, putting the spotlight on the Stump Pokémon and rewarding Trainers for precise throws.

During the event, players can enjoy an increased chance to encounter Shiny Phantump, 2× XP for Nice Throws or better, and bonus Candy for accurate catches. Phantump will be available through Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research.

Here’s everything you need to know about event bonuses, spawns, research tasks, and Shiny Pokémon during the Catch Mastery: Phantump event.

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Phantump event:

Phantump

Phantump

Phantump, the Stump Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research, with an increased chance of being shiny! It has an incredible shiny, and is perfectly chosen for spooky season.

Shiny sprites

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:

There is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Drifloon and Cherubi in the wild.

Field Research

Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy are available. Cherubi and Drifloon may also be available as rewards for completing specific Field Research tasks. We will update with this information when we have it.

Free and Premium Timed Research

Free and Premium Timed Research featuring Phantump 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.

Free Timed Research

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (1/10)

Task	Rewards
Catch 2 Drifloon	Phantump
Catch 2 Cherubi	Phantump
Make 3 Nice Throws	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 10× Poké Ball 500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (2/10)

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

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (3/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws	Phantump
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon	Phantump
Use 3 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 5× Razz Berry 500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (4/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	Phantump
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon	Phantump
Use 3 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 5× Pinap Berry 500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (5/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row	Phantump
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon	Phantump
Use 3 Pinap  Berries to help catch Pokémon	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 10× Poké Ball 500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (6/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Great Throws	Phantump
Catch 5 Drifloon	Phantump
Catch 5 Cherubi	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 10× Great Ball 1000× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (7/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Great Curveball Throws	Phantump
Catch 10 Drifloon	Phantump
Catch 10 Cherubi	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 10× Ultra Ball 1000× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (8/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws	Phantump
Catch 10 Drifloon	Phantump
Catch 10 Cherubi	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 500× Stardust 1500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (9/10)

Task	Rewards
Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row	Phantump
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon	Phantump
Make an Excellent Throw	Phantump
Rewards	Phantump 1000× Stardust 2500× XP

Catch Mastery: Phantump Timed Research (10/10)

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

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

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

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Phantump Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box

The Phantump 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.

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