Pokemon GO has kicked off the A Shockingly Good Time event to round out March 2026 and head into April. This event, which shines a spotlight on Electric Type Pokemon, includes a variety of themed wild spawns, event bonuses, Field Research Tasks, and even multiple Spotlight hours going on with each day of the event.
If you’re wondering what Field Research Tasks will be available during the A Shockingly Good Time event in Pokemon GO, as well as which rewards can be earned and a complete Spotlight Hour event schedule, this guide has you covered with everything you’ll need to know.
Table of Contents
- Pokemon GO: A Shockingly Good Time Event Start & End Times
- All Field Research Tasks & Rewards in Pokemon GO’s A Shockingly Good Time Event
- Pokemon GO A Shockingly Good Time Event Spotlight Hour Schedule
Pokemon GO: A Shockingly Good Time Event Start & End Times
Pokemon GO’s A Shockingly Good Time event will be available for players to participate in between the dates of March 31, 2026 at 10 AM local time, until April 6, 2026, at 8 PM local time.
All Field Research Tasks & Rewards in Pokemon GO’s A Shockingly Good Time Event
During Pokemon GO’s A Shockingly Good Time event, six different themed Field Research Tasks are available. Here is a complete list of every Field Research Task that can be completed and the rewards that can be earned from them.
| Task | Rewards | Sprite | Shiny Chance? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 3 Pikachu | Pikachu |  | Yes |
| Catch 3 Pikachu (starting April 1) | Mimikyu |  | No |
| Catch 5 different species of Electric Type Pokemon | Alolan Raichu |  | Yes |
| Catch 5 different species of Electric Type Pokemon (Starting April 1) | Mimikyu | | No |
| Catch 8 Electric Type Pokemon | Pikachu Magnemite Chinchou Mareep Joltik Dedenne Pawmi |       | Yes (all) |
| Power Up Electric Type Pokemon 5 times | Pikachu Magnemite Chinchou Mareep Joltik Dedenne Pawmi |  | Yes (all) |
Pokemon GO A Shockingly Good Time Event Spotlight Hour Schedule
During the A Shockingly Good Time event, multiple Spotlight Hour events will be running throughout the duration of the event, with one occurring per day.
Between the hours of 6 PM – 7 PM local time on each of these dates, the following Pokemon will appear much more frequently in the wild.
| Date | Spotlight Hour Spawns | Sprites |
|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Mareep | |
| April 1 | Pikachu Mimikyu | |
| April 2 | Magnemite | |
| April 3 | Chinchou | |
| April 4 | Pawmi | |
| April 5 | Dedenne | |
| April 6 | Joltik | |