Oricorio Catch Mastery
Time and Date
Oricorio Catch Mastery will happen on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
Featured Pokémon
Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research.
Baile Style Oricorio✨: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio✨: Appearing in the Americas
Pa’u Style Oricorio✨: Appearing on African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands
Sensu Style Oricorio✨: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
✨You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
- Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
✨Increased Shiny chance!
Field Research Task Encounters
Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy 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!
*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
**Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on catching Oricorio will be available throughout the event!
Timed Research rewards include the following
- Complete research tasks for encounters with Oricorio! * **
- XP,
Stardust and more!
*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
**Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Paid Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Additional encounters with Oricorio* **
- XP, Stardust and more!
*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
**Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Oricorio Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box
The Oricorio Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and two 
Rare Candies!
Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!
