A Shockingly Good Time Event Guide: Spawns, Research & Bonuses (March-April 2026)
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)
Wild Pokemon Spawns
Pikachu
Chinchou
Dedenne
PawmiResearch
Field Research Tasks
(Spin PokeStops)Event Shop
GO Pass Deluxe
- •Exclusive avatar items
- •Rare Candy XL
- •Additional Electric-type encounters
- •2× Catch Stardust at Tier 2
GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks
- •GO Pass Deluxe rewards
- •6 pre-unlocked ranks
GO Pass Deluxe Purchase Gift (Web Store exclusive)
- •10 Ultra Balls
- •5 Max Revives
- •1 Premium Battle Pass
- •5 Max Potions
GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks Ultra Box (Web Store exclusive)
- •20 Ultra Balls
- •10 Max Revives
- •10 Max Potions
- •2 Premium Battle Passes
- •1 Incubator
- •1 Super Incubator
