Trainers, get ready to Flami-GO during the Carnival of Flamigo event in Pokémon GO! Flamigo, the Synchronize Pokémon, will make its debut! The event takes place from February 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to February 8th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate the spirit of Carnival with Flamigo's Pokémon GO debut!

Carnival of Flamigo - Tuesday, February 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Flamigo, the Synchronize Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!

Event Bonuses

• 2× Incense duration.
• 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration.
• 500 Additional Stardust for catching Flamigo.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Lotad, Shiny Spritzee, and Shiny Pikipek.

Wild Encounters

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Lotad , Buneary , Pikipek and more! You might even encounter Spritzee* and Flamigo!

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokemon.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Two Incense
• Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• 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, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Paid Timed Research

For US$4.99 (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.

• One Star Piece
• An event-themed avatar pose
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• And more!

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 Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Carnival of Flamigo Ultra Ticket Box

The Carnival of Flamigo Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass! Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/carnival-of-flamigo-2026