The Charged Up Research Day is coming to Pokémon GO, with a focus on Electric type Pokémon! On March 3, 2024, you will be able to catch select Electric-type Pokémon, with an increased odds to encounter a shiny version of them!
Event Details
Date & Time 📅
Starts Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time
Ends Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time
Bonuses 🎁
Spin Pokéstops for event themed field research tasks
Increased chance of encountering certain Electric-type Pokémon
Featured Pokémon
Event themed field research tasks will be available from spinning Pokéstops during the event. Complete them to encounter the following Pokémon:
- Chinchou
- Electrike
- Blitzle
- Joltik
- Helioptile
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering the shiny version of these Pokémon during the event!
Field Research Tasks
| Possible Reward | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Chinchou |
| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon | Electrike |
| Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon | Blitzle |
| Make 3 Nice Throws in a row | Joltik |
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws | Helioptile |
And more…
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
- Pikachu
- Plusle
- Minun
- Voltorb
- Pawmi
- Emolga
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!
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.
Charged-Up Research Day (Part 1/2)
Tasks
Complete a Field Research Task – Chinchou, Electrike, Blitzle, Joltik, Helioptile
Rewards
2500×XP
1000×Stardust
Charged-Up Research Day (Part 2/2)
You will then choose between Chinch…
