Catch Mastery: Oricorio – Event Details, Bonuses, and Shiny Forms
The Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Oricorio event takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, putting the spotlight on the Dancing Pokémon and rewarding Trainers for precise throws.
During the event, players can enjoy an increased chance to encounter Shiny Oricorio, 2× XP for Nice Throws or better, and bonus Candy for accurate catches. Oricorio will be available through Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research, with forms appearing based on your region.
Here’s everything you need to know about event bonuses, spawns, research tasks, and Shiny Pokémon during the Catch Mastery: Oricorio event.
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Oricorio event:
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Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Researcht -
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Oricorio -
2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better. -
Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
Oricorio
Oricorio, the Dancing Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research, with an increased chance of being shiny! The Oricorio you encounter will be based on where you are in the world.
- 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
| Shiny Sprites |
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 Baile Oricorio |
 Pom-Pom Oricorio |
 Pa’u Oricorio |
 Sensu Oricorio |
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently in the wild:
There is an increased chance to encounter Shiny Hoothoot and Starly in the wild.
Field Research
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:
Timed Research
Free Timed Research
Timed Research focused on catching Oricorio will be available throughout the event. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- Encounters with Oricorio based on your region
- XP
- Stardust
- and more
Paid Timed Research
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 based on your region
- XP
- Stardust
- and more
Note on Timed Research
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.
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Oricorio Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box
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.
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