Pinch Perfect
Time and Date
Pinch Perfect will start on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m. and end on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon Debuts
Klawf, the Ambush Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny 
Dhelmise—if you’re lucky!
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny
Corphish, Shiny 
Dwebble, and Shiny 
Clauncher.
Wild Encounters
You may encounter the following event-themed Pokémon in the wild:
and more.
You might even encounter the following:
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
✨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!
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
Timed Research
Three event-themed Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon will be available throughout the event on the following schedule!
Tuesday, January 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.
Thursday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.
Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.
✨If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.
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.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Two Premium Battles Passes
- Encounters with Corphish, Dwebble, Clauncher, Dhelmise, and Klawf
- And more!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, January 11, 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.
*Please note that the Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until January 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Pinch Perfect Ultra Ticket Box
The Pinch Perfect 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 five 
Ultra Balls!
