Pokemon GO consistently provides players with a series of themed events and in-game celebrations with each season that comes and passes. The Pinch Perfect event is one of the first to kick off the year 2026, featuring crab-like Pokemon, and the debut of both Klawf and shiny Dhelmise. However, to gain the most out of this event, players will want to earn eligible rewards by completing Research Tasks.
A complete summary of all Field Research Tasks, Timed Research Tasks, and their rewards during Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect event have been outlined in the guide below.
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Pokemon GO – All Field Research Tasks, Timed Research, & Rewards During the Pinch Perfect Event
The Pinch Perfect event in Pokemon GO begins on January 6, 2026, at 10 AM local time and will conclude on January 11, 2026, at 8 PM local time. This event, which primarily features Water Types and crab-like monsters, has Field Research Tasks, as well as Timed Research and Premium Paid Timed Research to complete.
All Field Research Tasks & Rewards During Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Poke Ball x10 Great Ball x5 Ultra Ball x3 |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Corphish Dwebble Clauncher |
| Catch 15 Pokemon | Stardust x1500 |
| Win a Raid | Dhelmise Klawf |
All Timed Tasks & Rewards During Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect
| Step | Task | Rewards | End of Step Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catch 5 Pokemon | Dwebble | Dwebble |
| 2 | Catch 10 Pokemon | Dwebble | Dwebble |
| 3 | Catch 15 Pokemon | Dwebble | Dwebble |
| 4 | Catch 20 Pokemon | Dwebble | Dwebble |
| 5 | Catch 25 Pokemon | Dwebble | Dwebble |
Final Rewards:
- Klawf
- Corphish (Jan 8 – Jan 10)
- Clauncher (Jan 10 – Jan 11)
- 950 XP
- 950x Stardust
All Paid Premium Timed Research Tasks & Rewards During Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect
Price: $1.99 USD or the same equivalent in your local currency.
Note: All Premium Timed Research tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by the Pinch Perfect event end date of January 11, 2026 at 8 PM local time.
Premium Timed Research – Step 1
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Dwebble |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Corphish |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Clauncher |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Dhelmise |
Step Completion Rewards:
- Klawf
- Premium Battle Pass x1
- 9500 XP
Premium Timed Research – Step 2
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Dwebble |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Corphish |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Clauncher |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Dhelmise |
Step Completion Rewards:
- Klawf
- Premium Battle Pass x1
- 9500 XP