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- Ends
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The Pokémon Pokopia Celebration event takes place in Pokémon GO from Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time Enjoy the debut of Ditto wearing costumes, an increased chance to encounter Shiny Sudowoodo and Shiny Zorua, and more!
Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, raids, bonuses, research, and shiny Pokémon during the event.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Pokopia Celebration event:
Debut of Ditto wearing a hat and Ditto wearing a cap!
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Sudowoodo and Shiny Zorua.
10× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
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2× XP for spinning PokéStops.
Debut of Costume Ditto
During the event, Ditto, the Transform Pokémon, dons two different costumes in Pokémon GO.
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a shiny one, or even one with a Special event-themed Background!
New Ditto Disguises
Costumed Ditto are changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild:
Raids
The following Pokémon will be in raids during the event.
Three Star Raids
Related raid guides: Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite.
Field Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch a Ditto |
1×
Rare Candy
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| Catch 5 Pokémon |
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| Catch 10 Pokémon | |
| Explore 1 km | |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Win 3 Raids |
- Lapras, Snorlax, and Dragonite from the “Win 3 Raids” task will have an event-themed Special Background!
Timed Research
Pokémon Pokopia Timed Research (1/1)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Pokémon |
10×
Ditto
Candy
|
| Explore 1 km |
Pikachu
|
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
5×
Great Ball
|
| Send 5 Gifts to friends |
3000×
Stardust
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| Catch 50 Pokémon |
Snorlax
|
| Explore 2 km |
10×
Pinap Berry
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| Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms |
10×
Rare Candy
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| Complete 15 Field Research tasks |
Tangrowth
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| Catch 75 Pokémon | |
| Explore 3 km |
Rewards
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10000×
XP
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- x10
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 Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenge
Pokémon Pokopia Collection Challenge 1
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
|---|---|
Pokémon Pokopia Collection Challenge 2
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
|---|---|
Shop
Avatar Items
A new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends:
- Ditto Eye Mask
Stickers
You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and Gyms, opening Gifts, and by completing tasks in Timed Research.
