A Shockingly Good Time
Time and Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonus
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny 
Pikachu, Shiny 
Chinchou, and Shiny 
Dedenne!
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Pikachu*, Chinchou*, Dedenne*, 
Pawmi*, and more!
Spotlight Hours
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time
March 31: Mareep
April 1: Pikachu
April 2: Magnemite
April 3: Chinchou
April 4: Pawmi
April 5: Dedenne
April 6: Joltik
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks! If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: A Shockingly Good Time on Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, April 6, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Additionally, from Saturday, April 4, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, April 6, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!
For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with
Raichu*, Chinchou*, Dedenne*, Pawmi*, and more! 
Ultra Balls- Candy
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- An avatar item
- Additional encounters with even more Electric-type Pokémon
Rare Candy XL- And even more goodies!
*You might even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1
Incense activated during the event will last up to twice as long.
Tier 2
- 2× Catch Candy
Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
Tier 2
- 2× Catch
Stardust
Watch for additional bonus tasks for your GO Pass: A Shockingly Good Time during the event!
Pokémon GO Web Store
The GO Pass Deluxe, the paid version of the GO Pass, will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store soon! Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time or GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five 
Max Revives, one 
Premium Battle Pass, and five 
Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your 
upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time + 6 Ranks Ultra Box, which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one 
Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
