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Replay: Water Research Day takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. This limited-time event features Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas, with boosted shiny odds, special Field Research tasks, and a Paid Timed Research for even more encounters.
Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas all previously featured in Research Day events in 2019, so this is a great chance for trainers who missed out on those events to grow their shiny collection, or for those who didn’t have the shiny luck during the original events to get their redemption.
Event Bonuses
Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas from Field and Paid Timed Research tasks
Boosted Shiny rates for Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will be available as encounters for completing event themed field research tasks:
Shiny Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas
Here is a visual guide to recognising shiny Lotad, Shiny Clamperl, and shiny Feebas in Pokémon GO:
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild:
Field Research
Completing event-themed Field Research tasks will lead to multiple encounters with Lotad, Clamperl and Feebas.
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 3 Heart with your Buddy Pokémon. | |
| Spin two PokéStops/Gyms | |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | |
| Use 3 Pinap Berries when catching a Pokémon. | |
| Power up your Pokémon 3 times. | |
| Send 3 Gifts with Stickers. | |
| Use a super-effective special attack once to battle. | |
| Complete 1 Gym Battle. | |
| Throw 3 nice curveballs. | |
| Throw a curveball 5 times. | |
| Throw 3 great throws. |
Notes
- 💡 Pro tip: Remember to stack the rewards and complete the catch encounters after the event. This maximizes the number of Field Research you can complete.
- Please note that you’ll be able to get new Field Research tasks from PokéStops starting at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
A Paid Timed Research ticket for US $1.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency) gives access to additional tasks and encounters with the featured Pokémon. This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon and earn XP and Stardust.
Lotad Premium Timed Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete a field research task. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 2 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 3 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 4 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 5 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 6 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 7 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 8 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Complete 9 field research tasks. |
Lotad
256 CP
|
| Rewards |
|
Feebas Premium Timed Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete a field research task. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 2 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 3 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 4 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 5 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 6 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 7 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 8 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Complete 9 field research tasks. |
Feebas
117 CP
|
| Rewards |
|
Clamperl Premium Timed Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete a field research task. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 2 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 3 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 4 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 5 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 6 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 7 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 8 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Complete 9 field research tasks. |
Clamperl
544 CP
|
| Rewards |
|
Notes
- 📅 Reminder: Tasks and rewards must be completed and claimed before Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time, after that, the Timed Research will expire.
Celestial Research Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Replay: Water Research Day 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 two Rare Candies.
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