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Pokemon GO Flock Together Research Day: Date and Time, Featured Pokemon, and More

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Here are the event details about the Flying themed Flock Together Research Day in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO: Flock Together Research Day

Event Day and Time

The Flock Together Research Day will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time).

Featured Pokemon

Wild Encounters

The following table lists the Pokemon that will appear more commonly in the wild during Flock Together Research Day.

Wild Pokemon EncountersCan it be Shiny?
PidgeyYes
MurkrowYes
WingullYes
StarlyYes
PidoveYes
FletchlingYes
Pokemon GO Flock Together Research Day Wild Pokemon Encounters

Field Research Task Reward Encounters

The following table lists the Pokemon that you can encounter as rewards for completing event-themed Field Research Tasks. These tasks will be available from spinning Photo Discs at PokeStops during the event.

Field Research Task Reward EncountersCan it be Shiny?
SpearowYes
DoduoYes
HoothootYes
TaillowYes
RuffletYes
Pokemon GO Flock Together Research Day Field Research Task Reward Encounters

You can purchase event-exclusive Timed Research for US$1 or the equivalent pricing in your local currency. Alternatively, you can gift a Timed Research ticket to any in-game friend that you’ve reached Great Friends level or higher with.

This is Timed Research, which means it will expire at the same time the event ends. Make sure you claim your rewards before 5:00 PM (local time) or they will disappear.

The Timed Research will be about completing Field Research tasks. Your rewards will be encounters with the featured Pokemon of your choice, as listed in the table below:

Paid Timed Research Reward EncountersCan it be Shiny?
SpearowYes
DoduoYes
HoothootYes
TaillowYes
RuffletYes
Pokemon GO Flock Together Research Day Paid Timed Research Reward Encounters

From what we know so far, there won’t be any PokeStop Showcases during the Flock Together Research Day. If you’re really itching to show off your Pokemon, keep an eye out for Pokemon GO’s Rivals Week event.


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