- The Pinch Perfect event in Pokemon GO takes place from January 6 to January 11, 2026.
- Klawf and Shiny Dhelmise will be featured alongside other costumed Pokemon.
- You can take part in the event and complete timed research to earn various rewards.
The New Year 2026 Celebration has ended in Pokemon GO, and it’s time to move into the normal event schedule . The new Pinch Perfect event is here, and there’s a lot to look forward to. This event introduces plenty of exciting Pokemon spawns, with a few of them debuting, which can be a really good addition to your team.
You can even get a plethora of rewards, new bonuses, and many more to dive into. Some of the shinies have boosted odds as well, making it a perfect opportunity to hunt them down. With that, here’s all the information about Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect event.
Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect Event Date and Time
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The Pinch Perfect event in Pokemon GO has been released on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and will be available for 6 days . We have listed the start and the end times below.
- Start Date and Time : Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10 AM local time
- End Date and Time : Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8 PM local time
Once the event ends, you will no longer be able to take part and obtain the rewards.
Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect Event Bonuses
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The Pinch Perfect event offers bonuses for catching Pokemon and shiny rates. Here’s a list of them:
- You can get 2x XP for catching Pokemon .
- There is an increased chance of encountering Shiny Corphish, Shiny Dwebble, and Shiny Clauncher in the wild.
- Event-themed new Field Research tasks
- Event-themed new Timed Research
- Ticket for Premium Timed Research
Make sure that you check all the Pokemon that spawn nearby, so that you don’t miss out on any shinies. Additionally, use a Lucky Egg whenever you are catching Pokemon or farming candies, to get 50% more XP.
All Pokemon Spawn in the Pinch Perfect Event
New Pokemon Debut
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Klawf and Shiny Dhelmise are the two Pokemon debuting in the Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect event. Klawf is a Rock-type Pokemon , that cannot evolve. The stats aren’t great either, making it a poor choice for raids and PvE. However, if you are farming for its candies, we recommend that you keep a Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, or Mega Aerodactyl in your party for extra candy.
On the other hand, Dhelmise is a good Ghost-type raid attacker. You can even use it in the Great League, Ultra League, and Master League to spice up your team. With its shiny form released, this Pokemon becomes the best event spawn that you should look out for.
Other Pokemon Spawns
Note: Pokemon marked with a * can be shiny.
You can find the following Pokemon spawning in the wild:
All Raids Bosses in the Pinch Perfect
New raid bosses have been added to the Pokemon GO raid schedule . They are as follows:
Alongside the above raid bosses, Genesect will appear in Tier five raids during the Pinch Perfect event.
Field Research Task and Rewards
Players can complete new field research tasks during the Pinch Perfect event and obtain various rewards. Here’s a list of them:
Pinch Perfect Event Timed Research
Free Timed Research
Players can get a free timed research on certain days, which will reward them with Pokemon encounters. Here’s a table that lists the date and the rewards you get:
Paid Timed Research
A paid timed research option is also available in the shop, which you can purchase for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). You can buy the ticket or gift to your friends as well once they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher.
- Step 1 – Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (1/2) Catch 5 Pokémon: Dwebble Catch 5 Pokémon: Corphish Catch 5 Pokémon: Clauncher Catch 10 Pokémon: Dhelmise Completion Rewards: Klawf ×1, 9500 XP
- Step 2 – Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (2/2) Catch 5 Pokémon: Dwebble Catch 5 Pokémon: Corphish Catch 5 Pokémon: Clauncher Catch 10 Pokémon: Dhelmise Completion Rewards: Klawf ×1, 9500 XP
Additionally, you can also purchase the Pinch Perfect Ultra Ticket Box from the official Pokemon GO Website for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes both an event ticket and five Ultra Balls.
The Pinch Perfect event lasts for six days in Pokemon GO.
Klawf and Shiny Dhelmise are featured in the Pokemon GO Pinch Perfect event.
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