← Back to all events

Replay: Water Research Day

Research Day
From Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 14:00 Until Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 17:00



Bonuses


shiny

Increased chance of encountering Shiny Lotad, Feebas and Clamperl


Featured Pokemon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will reward encounters with featured Pokémon.

  • Lotad*
  • Feebas*
  • Clamperl*

*These Pokémon will have an increased chance of being Shiny when encountered through Field Research.

Wild Encounters

Event-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event.

  • Magikarp*
  • Chinchou*
  • Mareanie*
  • And more

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon.

Field Research

During Replay: Water Research Day, event-exclusive Field Research tasks will be available.

Completing these tasks can reward encounters with:

  • Lotad*
  • Feebas*
  • Clamperl*

New Field Research tasks can be obtained from PokéStops starting at 2:00 p.m. local time.

*These Pokémon will have an increased chance of being Shiny when encountered through this event.

Timed Research -Paid

A paid event-exclusive Timed Research will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).

This Timed Research focuses on completing Field Research tasks to earn additional encounters with the featured Pokémon, along with XP and Stardust.

  • Lotad*
  • Feebas*
  • Clamperl*

*Pokémon encountered through this Timed Research will have the same Shiny odds as those found via event Field Research.

Please note: Timed Research expires. All tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Day Ultra Ticket Box -Paid

The Replay: Water Research Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).

  • Includes the event ticket
  • Includes two Rare Candies

This bundle will be available soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store.



About Research Day

Research Day gives players additional Field Research tasks focused on a specific Pokémon. These tasks appear at PokéStops and offer an increased chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon during the event.