Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Tides shift during the Deep Depths event in Pokémon GO!
Deep Depths
Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
- Increased chance to encounter and hatch Shiny Clauncher.
Pokémon Debuts
Nickit, the Fox Pokémon, and its Evolution, Thievul, make their Pokémon GO debuts!
- You can use 50 Nickit Candy to evolve Nickit into Thievul.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Clauncher.
Murkrow*
Sneasel*
Corphish*
Clamperl*
Purrloin*
Female Frillish*
Clauncher*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Nickit
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance to hatch Shiny Clauncher.
Galarian Corsola*
Pawniard*
Clauncher*
Nickit
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- 10 Kubfu Candy
- One Mysterious Component
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon after completing the Timed Research
- And more!
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 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Two Super Incubators
- One Star Piece
- Encounters with Clauncher and Nickit
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
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 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete catch- and Evolution-focused Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
