The Pokémon Pokopia Celebration event takes place from Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time Enjoy the debut of Ditto wearing costumes, an increased chance to encounter Shiny Sudowoodo and Shiny Zorua, and more!

Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, raids, bonuses, research, and shiny Pokémon during the event.

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon Pokopia Celebration event:

Debut of Costume Ditto

During the event, Ditto, the Transform Pokémon, dons two different costumes in Pokémon GO.

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a shiny one, or even one with a Special event-themed Background! Costumed Ditto are changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild:

Raids

The following Pokémon will be in raids during the event.

Three Star Raids

Related raid guides: Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite.

Field Research

Complete Field Research tasks to earn items, Stardust, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Timed Research

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 Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenge

Complete the catch-themed Collection Challenges to receive encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including costumed Pokémon.

Shop

Avatar Items

A new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends:

• Ditto Eye Mask

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and Gyms, opening Gifts, and by completing tasks in Timed Research.

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