Pokemon GO Charged Up Research Day
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Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day: Date and Time, Featured Pokemon, and More

It's electrifying.

You better charge up and prepare yourself for the latest event in Pokemon GO. The Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day allows trainers to encounter and catch a whole range of Electric-type Pokemon. So, if you still need that Electric medal, this one’s for you!

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Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day Details

Niantic has announced the latest Pokemon GO event, and it’s shorter than previous events. The Charged-Up Research Day gives you three hours to catch plenty of Electric-type Pokemon. That’s quite a short period of time, so here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.

Event Date and Time

The Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokemon can be encountered in the wild for the duration of the event.

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Pikachu★
Voltorb★
Plusle★
Minun★
Emolga
Pawmi

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokemon can be encountered as a reward for completing special Field Research tasks that can be obtained via PokeStops during the event period.

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Chinchou★
Electrike★
Blitzle★
Joltik★
Helioptile★

Timed Research

Trainers will have the option to participate in and complete special Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research by purchasing it for $1 USD or the equivalent in your local currency. The Timed Research will task trainers with completing various Field Research tasks for a chance at encountering the following Pokemon.

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Chinchou★
Electrike★
Blitzle★
Joltik★
Helioptile★

As this is Timed Research, trainers will only have until Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 PM local time to make sure that they have completed it.

The Charged-Up Research Day is lighter than other recent events, but honestly, that’s a good thing as we recover from Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global and prepare for Litten’s upcoming Community Day.


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