Charged Up Research Day

The Charged Up Research Day is coming to Pokémon GO, with a focus on Electric type Pokémon! On March 3, 2024, you will be able to catch select Electric-type Pokémon, with an increased odds to encounter a shiny version of them!

Event Details Event icon

Date & Time 📅

  • Starts Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time
  • Ends Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time

Bonuses 🎁

Pokemon Encounter icon Spin Pokéstops for event themed field research tasks
Pokemon Encounter icon Increased chance of encountering certain Electric-type Pokémon

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Featured Pokémon Pokemon Encounter icon

Event themed field research tasks will be available from spinning Pokéstops during the event. Complete them to encounter the following Pokémon:

You’ll have an increased chance of encountering the shiny version of these Pokémon during the event!

Field Research Tasks Possible Reward
  • Catch 5 Pokémon
  • Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon
  • Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon
  • Make 3 Nice Throws in a row
  • Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws
  • Make 3 Great Throws
  • Make a Great Curveball Throw
  • Make 5 Curveball Throws
  • Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row
  • Battle in a Gym
  • Use a Super Effective Charged Attack
  • Power up Pokémon 3 times
  • Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms
  • Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
  • Earn a Candy exploring with your Buddy
  • Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each

 

Wild Encounters Pokemon Encounter icon

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:

Timed Research Research icon

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field
Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon of your choice!

Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.

Charged-Up Research Day (Part 1/2)

Tasks Reward
Complete a Field Research Task
Complete a Field Research Task
Complete a Field Research Task
Complete a Field Research Task
Complete a Field Research Task

Rewards

  • XP icon 2500× XP
  • Stardust icon 1000× Stardust

Charged-Up Research Day (Part 2/2)

You will then choose between Chinchou, Elecktrike, Bliztle, Joltik or Helioptile. Whichever pokemon you select will be your encounter reward.

Rewards

Your final reward will also be your selected Pokémon.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.


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