Get ready for the Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event, where new costumed Ditto are debuting in Pokémon GO! The event takes place from March 10th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to March 16th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Learn more about Pokémon Pokopia at: https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/

New costumed Ditto debut during the Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event!

Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event - Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

New costumed Pokémon will debut during this event!

• Ditto wearing a hat
• Ditto wearing a cap

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with an event-themed Special Background!

Ditto Changeup

Costumed Ditto are changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event!

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with an event-themed Special Background!

Wild Encounters

Trainers may encounter Bulbasaur , Charmander , Squirtle , Pikachu , Sudowoodo , Zorua , and more in the wild.

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

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP for spinning PokéStops.
• 10× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Sudowoodo and Shiny Zorua.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

Three-Star Raids

Lapras
Snorlax
Dragonite

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with an event-themed Special Background!

Field Research Task Rewards

Complete Field Research tasks to earn items, Stardust, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete tasks to earn Stardust, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, stickers, 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 Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenges

Event-exclusive Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the catch-themed Collection Challenges to receive encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including costumed Pokémon!

New Avatar Item

Ditto Eye Mask
A new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and Gyms, opening Gifts, and by completing tasks in Timed Research.

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/pokemon-pokopia-celebration-event-2026