A Shockingly Good Time Event Guide: Spawns, Research & Bonuses (March-April 2026)

Mar 31 - Apr 6, 202610:00 AM - 8:00 PM local

Shinies Available!

A Shockingly Good Time features Electric-type Pokemon taking center stage with boosted wild spawns, daily Spotlight Hours, event Field Research, and GO Pass rewards including 2x Catch Candy and 2x Catch Stardust!

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Event Features

Daily Spotlight Hours

Each day from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time features a different Electric-type Pokemon with increased spawns and shiny chances: March 31 - Mareep, April 1 - Pikachu, April 2 - Magnemite, April 3 - Chinchou, April 4 - Pawmi, April 5 - Dedenne, April 6 - Joltik.

GO Pass Rewards

The free GO Pass offers rank-based rewards including encounters with Raichu, Chinchou, Dedenne, Pawmi, Ultra Balls, and Candy. Tier 1 unlocks extended Incense duration. Tier 2 unlocks 2× Catch Candy.

GO Pass Deluxe

Upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe ($4.99) or GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks ($6.99) for exclusive rewards including avatar items, Rare Candy XL, additional Electric-type encounters, and 2× Catch Stardust at Tier 2.

Free GO Points Weekend

From Saturday, April 4 at 12:00 AM through Monday, April 6 at 7:59 PM local time, earn unlimited GO Points for free.

Reward Expiration

All GO Pass rewards must be claimed by Wednesday, April 8 at 7:59 PM local time.

Event Bonuses (10 AM-8 PM)

Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pikachu, Shiny Chinchou, and Shiny Dedenne

Incense activated during the event will last up to twice as long (GO Pass Tier 1)

2× Catch Candy (GO Pass Tier 2)

2× Catch Stardust (GO Pass Deluxe Tier 2 only)

Free unlimited GO Points earning from Saturday, April 4, 12:00 AM through Monday, April 6, 7:59 PM

Wild Pokemon Spawns

Pikachu

electric

Chinchou

waterelectric

Dedenne

electricfairy

Pawmi

electric

Research

Field Research Tasks

(Spin PokeStops)

TaskReward

Event-themed Field Research taskPikachu encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskMagnemite encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskMareep encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskChinchou encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskJoltik encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskDedenne encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskPawmi encounter

Event-themed Field Research taskAlolan Raichu encounter

Event Shop

GO Pass Deluxe

$4.99

•Exclusive avatar items
•Rare Candy XL
•Additional Electric-type encounters
•2× Catch Stardust at Tier 2

GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks

$6.99

•GO Pass Deluxe rewards
•6 pre-unlocked ranks

GO Pass Deluxe Purchase Gift (Web Store exclusive)

Free with Deluxe purchase

•10 Ultra Balls
•5 Max Revives
•1 Premium Battle Pass
•5 Max Potions

GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks Ultra Box (Web Store exclusive)

Free with Deluxe + 6 Ranks purchase

•20 Ultra Balls
•10 Max Revives
•10 Max Potions
•2 Premium Battle Passes
•1 Incubator
•1 Super Incubator

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