March 10, 2026
A Shockingly Good Time Event Guide: Spawns, Research & Bonuses (March-April 2026)
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!
Spawns
Dex Number: 25
Dex Number: 170
Dex Number: 702
Dex Number: 921
Bonuses
- 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
End Date: 2026-04-06
End Time: 20:00
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 or GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks 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.
Timezone: local
Start Date: 2026-03-31
Start Time: 10:00