Pokémon GO Pinch Perfect event (January 2026)

Klawf debuts during the Pokémon GO’s Pinch Perfect event that runs from January 6 to January 11, 2026. The event also sees the release of shiny Dhelmise and crustacean inspired Pokémon in the wild and more! 🦀

Here are all the bonuses, research, and Pokémon you can encounter during the Pinch Perfect event in Pokémon GO. 

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Pinch Perfect event:

Pokémon Debuts

Klawf

Klawf, the Ambush Pokémon, makes their Pokémon GO debut during the event!

Shiny Dhelmise

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, shiny Dhelmise will be available! You can encounter Dhelmise in Raids and Research encounters.

Wild Encounters

During the Pinch Perfect event, themed Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

Raids

During the event, the following Pokémon will feature in raids:

3-Star Raids

Related raid guides: Dhelmise and Dondozo

1-Star Raids

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete these tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon:

• ✨Note: Shiny rate for Dhelmise in Field research has been set to 1/64 (Probability: 0.015625)
• ✨Note 2: Shiny rate for Dwebble, Corphish & Clauncher in Field research has been set to 1/128 (Probability: 0.0078125)

Timed Research

Three event-themed Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon will be available throughout the event on the following schedule:

🗓️ January 6 – January 8

Runs from Tuesday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Task	Rewards
Catch 5 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 10 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 15 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 20 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 25 Pokémon	Dwebble

Rewards

🗓️ January 8 – January 10

Runs from Thursday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon:

Task	Rewards
Catch 5 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 10 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 15 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 20 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 25 Pokémon	Corphish

Rewards

🗓️ January 10 – January 11

Runs from Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon:

Task	Rewards
Catch 5 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 10 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 15 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 20 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 25 Pokémon	Clauncher

Rewards

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.

• ✨ Shiny rate for Dhelmise in this research has been set to 1/64 (Probability: 0.015625).
• ✨ Shiny rate for Dwebble, Corphish and Clauncher in this research has been set to 1/128 (Probability: 0.0078125) 

Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (1/2)

Task	Rewards
Catch 5 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 5 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 5 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 10 Pokémon	Dhelmise

Rewards

Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (2/2)

Task	Rewards
Catch 5 Pokémon	Dwebble
Catch 5 Pokémon	Corphish
Catch 5 Pokémon	Clauncher
Catch 10 Pokémon	Dhelmise

Rewards

Shop

The Pinch Perfect Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and five Ultra Balls.

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