You better charge up and prepare yourself for the latest event in Pokemon GO. The Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day allows trainers to encounter and catch a whole range of Electric-type Pokemon. So, if you still need that Electric medal, this one’s for you!
Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day Details
Niantic has announced the latest Pokemon GO event, and it’s shorter than previous events. The Charged-Up Research Day gives you three hours to catch plenty of Electric-type Pokemon. That’s quite a short period of time, so here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.
Event Date and Time
The Pokemon GO Charged-Up Research Day will be held onSunday, August 05, 2025, from2:00 PM to 5:00 PMlocal time.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokemon can be encountered in the wild for the duration of the event.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokemon can be encountered as a reward for completing special Field Research tasks that can be obtained via PokeStops during the event period.
Timed Research
Trainers will have the option to participate in and complete special Charged-Up Research Day Timed Research by purchasing it for $1 USD or the equivalent in your local currency. The Timed Research will task trainers with completing various Field Research tasks for a chance at encountering the following Pokemon.
As this is Timed Research, trainers will only have untilSunday, June 11, 2025,5:00 PMlocal time to make sure that they have completed it.
The Charged-Up Research Day is lighter than other recent events, but honestly, that’s a good thing as we recover from Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global and prepare forLitten’supcoming Community Day.
Priscilla Wells
Priscilla is both the weekend editor and a freelance writer at Prima Games. She began working at Prima Games in early 2023. Prior to this, she spent nine years writing for both her own personal gaming blog, and other related websites. Priscilla has grown up playing video games, and most often plays her PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. You can find her playing Final Fantasy XIV, RuneScape, Pokemon GO, or lost in the latest RPG to release.
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