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Oricorio Catch Mastery

Event
From Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00 Until Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 20:00



Bonuses


xp

2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

candy

Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

shiny

Increased chance of encountering Shiny Hoothoot and Shiny Starly in the wild

shiny

Increased change of encountering Shiny Oricorio through Field- and Timed Research


Featured Pokémon

Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research.*

  • Baile Style Oricorio*: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
  • Pom-Pom Style Oricorio*: Appearing in the Americas
  • Pa’u Style Oricorio*: Appearing on African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands
  • Sensu Style Oricorio*: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

These Pokémon will have an increased Shiny chance!

Field Research Task Encounters

Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

  • Hoothoot*
  • Starly*
  • Oricorio** ***

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
***Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Oricorio will be available throughout the event!

Timed Research rewards include the following

  • Complete research tasks for encounters with Oricorio! * **
  • XP, Stardust and more!

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
**Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.

Timed Research -Paid

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Paid Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Additional encounters with Oricorio* **
  • XP, Stardust and more!

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio
**Oricorio’s form will be based on your location.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ultra Ticket Box -Paid

The Oricorio Catch Mastery 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!

Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!