February 28, 2024

Catch some electrifying Pokémon for the Charged-Up Research Day event!

Catch some electrifying Pokémon for the Charged-Up Research Day event!

Trainers,

The Pokémon featured in a special upcoming Research Day are charged up and ready to go!

Charged-Up Research Day

Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter the featured Pokémon!

Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Pikachu*
Voltorb*
Plusle*
Minun*
Emolga
Pawmi

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon of your choice!

Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

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