April 19, 2023

Celebrate the Trap Pokémon, Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk, with a Limited Research Day!

Celebrate the Trap Pokémon, Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk, with a Limited Research Day!

Trainers,

Don’t be shocked, someone’s arriving to steel the show. This isn’t a trap—we’re excited to announce a new Limited Research Day featuring Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk!

In addition, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Stunfisk—if you’re lucky! Head out and collect those Field Research tasks and see how many Stunfisk you can encounter!

Stunfisk Limited Research Day

Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Limited Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter either Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk!

Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Stunfisk*
Galarian Stunfisk

Event Bonuses

You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Stunfisk and Shiny Galarian Stunfisk.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Diglett
Diglett
Gligar
Gligar
Swinub
Swinub
Phanpy*
Phanpy
Larvitar*
Larvitar
Numel
Numel
Barboach
Barboach
Baltoy
Baltoy
Hippopotas
Hippopotas
Drilbur
Drilbur
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team