Searching for Gold Research Day – time and date

Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. local time.

Featured Pokemon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when the Trainers spin Photo Discs at the local PokeStops. Complete the themed Field Research to encounter the featured Pokemon. The featured Pokemon are as follows:

Caterpie

Magikarp

Nosepass

Sableye

Barboach

Event Bonuses

Your local PokeStops may turn gold even without a Golden Lure Module.

Roaming Form Gimmighoul won’t appear at the Golden PokeStops if a Golden Lure Module wasn’t used. However, the treasure-hunting Trainers still have a chance at finding Gimmighoul Coins when they spin the PokeStop.

Wild encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Weedle

Bellsprout

Poochyena

Buizel

Tympole

Shelmet

Stufful

Some lucky Trainers might even encounter:

Lickitung

Azumarill

Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent price converted to your local currency), you’ll be able to access the event-exclusive Timed Research.

This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokemon. This time, you choose the Pokemon!

Caterpie

Magikarp

Nosepass

Sableye

Barboach

Pokemon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokemon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.

Timed Research will expire so make sure you can attend the event before you buy your ticket. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, June 3, 2023, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers who have Great Friends (or people with a higher level) in their group can show their appreciation by purchasing and gifting these special persons a ticket to this event.

Note that all purchases are non-refundable, including those made for other Trainers. The purchases cannot be made using PokeCoins.

The Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT (2:00 CEST) to Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time.