Get ready to catch some electrifying Pokémon during the new Electrifying Research Day event coming in March to Pokémon GO.
February is bidding us farewell, but March is bringing in plenty of excitement for Pokémon GO trainers. Niantic has announced a major event kicking off this month: the Electrifying Research Day. During this event, you’ll have the chance to capture various Electric-type creatures. Are you ready to catch ’em all? Here’s all the information you need.
Date of Pokémon GO Electrifying Research Day Event
The Electrifying Research Day event will kick off on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 14:00 local time and will conclude at 17:00 local time. The event will feature highlighted Pokémon, various special wild encounters, and a limited-time research.
- Chinchou*
- Electrike*
- Blitzle*
- Joltik*
- Helioptile*
Wild Encounters
In addition to field research tasks, players will encounter the following Pokémon in the wild:
- Pikachu*
- Voltorb*
- Plusle*
- Minun*
- Emolga
- Pawmi
Limited-Time Research
Players can also purchase access to the event’s exclusive limited-time research for $1 USD. This research will provide tasks aimed at encountering the following highlighted Pokémon:
- Chinchou*
- Electrike*
- Blitzle*
- Joltik*
- Helioptile*
Electrifying news, Trainers! ⚡
These Pokémon are energized and ready to GO!The Charged-Up Research Day event takes place Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! #PokemonGOhttps://t.co/WBqrK2UYhR pic.twitter.com/ldsTPUAlbr
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 28, 2024
Highlighted Pokémon
During the Electrifying Research Day, players will receive field research tasks by spinning PokéStops. By completing these tasks, they’ll have the chance to encounter the following highlighted Pokémon (* indicates shiny possibility