Ditto just got a glow-up — and it’s wearing a hat. The Pokémon GO Pokopia Celebration Event runs from Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 AM to Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time — debuting two costumed Ditto forms, both available in their Shiny variants for the very first time. Hold To Reset The event celebrates the launch of the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokémon Pokopia, and it’s packed with research rewards worth grinding for. Here’s your complete, no-fluff breakdown.
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Pokémon GO Pokopia Event Overview at a Glance
| 📋 Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 📅 Start | March 10, 2026 — 10:00 AM local |
| 🏁 End | March 16, 2026 — 8:00 PM local |
| ✨ New Debuts | Ditto wearing a hat & Ditto wearing a cap |
| 🌟 Shiny Boosts | Sudowoodo & Zorua |
| 🎁 Free Avatar Item | Ditto Eye Mask — permanent after event |
| ⭐ XP Bonus | 10× XP for first-time PokéStop spins |
Field Research Tasks & Rewards
Players can complete the following Field Research tasks to earn items, Stardust, or encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Lapras, Snorlax, and Dragonite from the “Win 3 raids” task will have an event-themed Special Background. Destructoid
| 🎯 Task | 🎁 Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Sudowoodo encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Zorua encounter |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | Pikachu encounter |
| Make 3 Great Throws | Bulbasaur / Charmander / Squirtle |
| Win a raid | Lapras encounter |
| Win 3 raids | Snorlax / Dragonite (Special Background) |
| Use 5 Berries | Stardust reward |
Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
The Timed Research expires on March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time — tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before the deadline. Power Up Gaming
Upon completing the full Timed Research, you’ll be granted 10,000 XP and a Ditto and Peakychu Pokopia Sticker.
| 🎯 Timed Research Task | 🎁 Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Stardust (500) |
| Catch a Ditto | Ditto wearing a hat encounter |
| Make 5 Curveball Throws | Zorua encounter |
| Win a raid | Ditto wearing a cap encounter |
| Send 3 Gifts | Event sticker |
| Full Completion Bonus | 10,000 XP + Pokopia Sticker |
Collection Challenges — Don’t Miss These
There are two Collection Challenges during the Pokopia event. Finishing the first rewards Ditto wearing a cap with a Special Background, while the second rewards Ditto wearing a hat with a Special Background. Destructoid Both contribute to the Elite Collector medal, so get cracking before March 16.
Wild Spawns & Shiny Hunting Tips
Wild spawns during the event include Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Sudowoodo, and Zorua — with boosted Shiny rates for Sudowoodo and Zorua specifically. Power Up Gaming Costumed Ditto are also changing into different Pokémon in the wild during the event — catch anything suspicious to reveal a hidden Ditto. Unscramble It
The tradition of event-exclusive Pokémon forms and Ditto disguises draws from Pokémon’s rich history of special encounters — explore the franchise’s legacy on the Pokémon Wikipedia page.
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FAQs
Q: When does the Pokémon GO Pokopia Celebration Timed Research expire?
All Timed Research tasks must be completed and rewards claimed before Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time Hold To Reset — missing this deadline means losing all unclaimed rewards permanently.
Q: Can Costumed Ditto be found in the wild during the Pokopia Celebration Event?
Yes — Costumed Ditto are disguising themselves as other Pokémon in the wild during the event Unscramble It, and they are also a guaranteed reward from Timed Research and Collection Challenges, with a chance to appear in their Shiny form.
