Pokemon GO trainers, get ready to power up your knowledge of Electric-type Pokemon! Niantic has announced an electrifying Charged-Up Research Day event coming soon to the popular mobile game. This guide will provide all the information you need to know about the upcoming Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day event.
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Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day Start Time
The Charged-Up Research Day event will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. This gives trainers a 3-hour window to participate in special Electric-themed activities.
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Charged-Up Research Day Featured Pokemon
Several Electric-type Pokemon will be highlighted during the event. If you are looking for these particular Pokemon, then this is the perfect time to find and catch them. Find these Pokemon by completing event-themed Field Research tasks:
- Chinchou
- Electrike
- Blitzle
- Joltik
- Helioptile
Alongside the featured Field Research task Pokemon, you can also encounter the following Pokemon in the wild during the event:
- Pikachu
- Voltorb
- Plusle
- Minun
- Emolga
- Pawmi
Moreover, you can also encounter the shiny variants of the following Pokemon:
- Chinchou
- Electrike
- Blitzle
- Joltik
- Helioptile
- Pikachu
- Voltorb
- Plusle
- Minun
Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research
For $1, players can access exclusive Timed Research tasks focused on the Charged-Up theme. Completing these will lead to encounters with special featured Pokemon of your choosing.
Ensure to finish the tasks before the event ends at 5 PM local time. Also, you can purchase Timed Research for Great Friends or higher.
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Tips & Tricks For Charged-Up Research Day
To maximize your Charged-Up Research Day experience, come prepared with lots of Poke Balls and berries to catch the influx of Electric Pokemon. A stockpile of 7km eggs is also recommended since they could hatch event-themed Pokemon. And don’t forget to claim the event Timed Research for extra rewards!
Electric Pokemon tend to be tricky to catch due to their speedy movements. Here are some tips to help you successfully catch them during the event:
- Use Nanab or Pinap berries to calm their movements before throwing Poke Balls.
- Time your throws carefully right after an attack animation when they are momentarily paused.
- Curveball throws can increase the catch rate if you have the skill.
- Try using Great or Ultra Balls for the highest catch chance.
- Use the circle lock technique to wait for an Excellent throw opportunity.
With some electrifying new encounters, the Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day looks set to be a shocking success. Just don't get zapped trying to catch them all!
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