Tinkatink debuts in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event, that takes place from Wednesday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
And that’s not all—other Pokémon and human characters from the animated series will also appear in the game.
US fans can watch Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua on Netflix now. UK fans can can watch on BBC iPlayer now.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event
Date & Time 📅
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Wednesday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses ⭐
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Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently.
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1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
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Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat and Shiny Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin.
Pokémon Debuts
Tinkatink family debuts
Time to celebrate—the following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
You can use 25 Tinkatink Candy to evolve Tinkatink into Tinkatuff and 100 Tinkatink Candy to evolve Tinkatuff into Tinkaton.
Costumed Floragato
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event – Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Featured Attack
Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat encountered during the event will know the Charged Attack Volt Tackle Electric.
Volt Tackle
- Trainer Battles: 90 power and decreases Defense by one stage
- Gyms and raids: 90 power
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wilds:
Rare Spawns
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Eggs
7 km Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. After the event ends, Tinkatink may hatch from 10 km Eggs.
GO Snapshot Encounters
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a GO Snapshot during the event! Available 5x a day.
Raids
One-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids:
Three-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in three-star raids:
Related raid guides: Alolan Muk Raid Guide | Floragato Raid Guide | Charizard Raid Boss Guide | Metagross Raid Counters Guide
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat.
| Task | Reward |
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| Explore 2 km |
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| Hatch an Egg | |
| Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket memebers |
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| Trade a Pokémon |
Bonus Free Timed Research
Celebrate Pokémon Horizons: The Series with Floragato wearing a hat with Liko’s pin! 🎉 Use the code 907andLIKO to get Timed Research that leads to this encounter! The offer code and Timed Research expire on April 23 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Click here to redeem!
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event Bonus Timed Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 3 km |
30×
Poke Ball
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| Catch 20 Pokémon |
5×
Razz Berry
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| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
3×
Revive
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Completion rewards
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Floragato
Liko's pin hat
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5000×
XP
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2500×
Stardust
Free Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Complete tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series (1/4)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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| Take a snapshot of your buddy |
500×
Stardust
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| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt |
500×
Stardust
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| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
500×
Stardust
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Stage rewards
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Sprigatito
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1000×
XP
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500×
Stardust
Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2/4)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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| Complete 3 Field Research Tasks |
500×
Stardust
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| Explore 2 km |
500×
Stardust
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Stage rewards
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Fuecoco
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1000×
XP
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500×
Stardust
Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2/4)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
500×
Stardust
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| Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
500×
Stardust
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| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
500×
Stardust
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Stage rewards
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Quaxly
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1000×
XP
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500×
Stardust
Pokémon Horizons: The Series (4/4)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 7 different species of Pokémon |
1000×
Stardust
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| Complete 5 Field Research Tasks |
1000×
Stardust
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| Hatch 2 Eggs |
1000×
Stardust
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Stage rewards
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Pikachu
wearing Cap's Hat
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4000×
XP
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2500×
Stardust
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following.
Don’t Tinkatink Twice!
| Task | Reward |
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| Take a Snapshot with your buddy |
Tinkatink
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| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
10×
Razz Berry
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
15×
Ultra Ball
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| Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
10×
Pinap Berry
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| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
15×
Ultra Ball
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| Catch 10 Pokémon |
1×
Incubator
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| Hatch 2 Eggs |
Tinkatink
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Stage rewards
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Tinkaton Hammer Pose
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5×
Tinkatink Candy
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300×
Stardust
Tinkaton Hammer Pose preview
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Celebration Event Ultra Ticket Box
The Celebration Event Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and 10 Ultra Balls!
Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store! You never know what you may find.
