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Which Pokémon will you make waves with? Lotad, Feebas, or Clamperl? The Replay: Water Research Day takes place on March 21st, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Make waves with Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl for Replay: Water Research Day!

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Replay: Water Research Day - Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon!

Lotad Shiny Icon
Feebas Shiny Icon
Clamperl Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Wild Encounters

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May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Magikarp Shiny Icon, Chinchou Shiny Icon, Mareanie Shiny Icon, and more!

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

Field Research

Event-exclusive Field Research awarding encounters with Lotad Shiny Icon, Feebas Shiny Icon, or Clamperl Shiny Icon will be available during the Replay: Water Research Day!

Please note that you’ll be able to get new Field Research tasks from PokéStops starting at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Shiny IconYou’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon and earn XP and Stardust!

Lotad Shiny Icon
Feebas Shiny Icon
Clamperl Shiny Icon

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.

Shiny IconPokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Replay: Water Research Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Replay: Water Research Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and two Rare Candies!

Source: https://www.pokemongo.com/news/replay-water-research-day-2026
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