Trainers, the A Shockingly Good Time event takes place from March 31 at 10:00 a.m. to April 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Enjoy an Electric Pokémon extravaganza in the wild, consecutive Spotlight Hours, various GO Pass rewards, and more!
Here’s everything you need to know.
Event Bonuses
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Increased chance to encounter shiny Pikachu, Chinchou, Dedenne, Pawmi, and more. -
Encounters with Pikachu, Chinchou, Dedenne, Pawmi, and other Electric-types. -
Return of Spotlight Hours, held during every day of the event. -
Various GO Pass bonuses and rewards.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild:
And more!
Spotlight Hours
Each day of the event will host a Spotlight Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured during these Spotlight Hours:
March 31
April 1
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 5
April 6
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon:
Some trainers might even encounter the following:
GO Pass: A Shockingly Good Time
From Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for A Shockingly Good Time will be available in Pokémon GO.
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards. Trainers will automatically receive the GO Pass for A Shickingly Good Time on Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- For US$4.99 or your country’s equivalent, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
- For US$6.99 or your country’s equivalent, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Note on the GO Pass
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:59 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they expire.
GO Pass Rewards and Ranks
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards:
- Encounters with Raichu, Chinchou, Dedenne, Pawmi, and more!
- Ultra Balls
- Candy
GO Pass Deluxe
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards:
- An avatar item
- Additional encounters with even more Electric-type Pokémon
- Rare Candy XL
- Candy XL
- And more
GO Pass Major Milestone Rewards
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses:
Tier 1
- Incense activated during the event will last up to twice as long.
Tier 2
- 2× Catch Candy
By upgrading to the GO Pass Deluxe, you can get the following boosted bonuses as well:
- 2× Catch Stardust
Pokémon GO Web Store
GO Pass Deluxe
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time or GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time + 6 Ranks Ultra Box
The GO Pass Deluxe: A Shockingly Good Time + 6 Ranks Ultra Box, which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max
Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super
Incubator as a gift with purchase.
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