Volcanion has finally received its worldwide release in Pokémon GO! After debuting in GO Fest 2025 Global for ticket holders, this popular Mythical Pokémon can be caught through a Special Research Story, starting on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Note that completing the Glitz and Glam Special Research is a necessity to take on the Volcanion Story.
Moreover, trainers who completed the GO Fest 2025 exclusive Special Research and already have a Volcanion will receive Volcanion Candy from the Pressure Rising Special Research.
Special Research Story: Pressure Rising
The Pressure Rising Special Research is completely free, available to everyone, and requires no special items to complete.
Pressure Rising (1/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin 12 PokéStops or Gyms |
1×
Incense
|
| Use an Incense |
20×
Poké Ball
|
| Catch 12 Pokémon |
1×
Lucky Egg
|
| Rewards |
|
Pressure Rising (2/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 10 Nice Throws |
10×
Pinap Berry
|
| Explore 2 km |
Magneton
|
| Complete 6 Field Research tasks |
20×
Great Ball
|
| Rewards |
|
Pressure Rising (3/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 different species of Pokémon |
Popplio
|
| Power up Water-type Pokémon 20 times |
25×
Popplio
Candy
|
| Evolve 5 Water-type Pokémon |
25×
Popplio
Candy XL
|
| Rewards |
|
Pressure Rising (4/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 different species of Pokémon |
Fuecoco
|
| Power up Fire-type Pokémon 20 times |
25×
Fuecoco
Candy
|
| Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon |
25×
Fuecoco
Candy XL
|
| Rewards |
|
Pressure Rising (5/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 10 hearts with your Buddy |
Carbink
|
| Hatch 3 Eggs |
1×
Incense
|
| Evolve 6 Pokémon |
3×
Golden Razz Berry
|
| Rewards |
|
Pressure Rising (6/6)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days |
2025×
XP
|
| Earn 2 Candies exploring with Volcanion as your Buddy |
2025×
Stardust
|
| Send a Gift to a friend |
2025×
XP
|
| Rewards |
|
Notes
- This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!
- If you have already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2025–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will instead earn you Volcanion Candy.
About Volcanion
Volcanion
Volcanion is a Fire and Water type Mythical Pokémon. It is weak to Electric, Ground, and Rock type moves, and takes reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, Bug, and Fairy type moves.
Volcanion’s best moveset is Incinerate and Overheat. It is weather boosted by Sunny and Rainy weather, and it was originally found in the Kalos region.
