Pokemon GO’s new weekly event is here. The High Zaptitude event replaces the Pinch Perfect event, introducing numerous additional bonuses. You can participate with other players and unlock exciting global bonuses. The event also features plenty of Electric Pokemon, spawning in the wild and hatching from eggs, making it a perfect opportunity to snag those rare finds. In this guide, you’ll get all the information regarding the Pokemon GO High Zaptitude event.
Pokemon GO High Zaptitude Event Start Date and Time
The High Zaptitude event in Pokemon GO was released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and will be available for 5 days. We have listed the start and the end times below.
- Start Date and Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10 AM local time
- End Date and Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8 PM local time
Once the Pokemon GO event ends, you will no longer be able to take part and obtain the rewards.
Pokemon GO High Zaptitude Event Bonuses
The High Zaptitude event offers bonuses for hatching Pokemon from eggs and shiny rates. Here’s a list of them:
- During the event, there will be 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator
- There is an increased chance of hatching Shiny Tadbulb
- Event-themed new Field Research tasks
- Event-themed new Timed Research
- Ticket for Premium Timed Research
Make sure that you hatch your 2km, 10km, and Strange eggs using Incubators all the time. You can even purchase them from the in-game shop by spending PokeCoins.
Global Challenge
You can take part with trainers around the world during the High Zaptitude event and complete tasks to complete the Global Challenge and unlock certain level-based rewards.
- Level 1 Reward: 2× XP for catching Pokemon
- Level 2 Reward: 2× Stardust for catching Pokemon, debuts Wattrel and its Evolution, Kilowattrel in the game
- Level 3 Reward: 2× XP for hatching Pokemon, 2× Stardust for hatching Pokemon
Pokemon GO High Zaptitude Event Spawns
New Pokemon Debut
Wattrel and its evolution, Kilowattrel, are the two Pokemon debuting in the Pokemon GO High Zaptitude event. Wattrel is an Electric and Flying-type Pokemon, that evolves into Kilowattrel using 50 Wattrel candies. As a new Pokemon debuts, you can catch it to fill your Pokedex. However, the stats aren’t great, making it a poor choice for raids and PvE. Additionally, the shiny variant is unavailable in the game right now.
Other Spawns
Note:
Pokemon marked with a * can be encountered as a shiny.
You can find the following Pokemon spawning in the wild:
All High Zaptitude Event Egg Pokemon
During the High Zaptitude event in Pokemon GO, there will be an increased chance to get 2km eggs from spinning Poké Stop discs. The 2km eggs you receive during the event will have a chance to hatch the following Pokemon:
| Pichu* |
Electric |
| Elekid* |
Electric |
| Toxel* |
Electric / Poison |
| Tadbulb* |
Electric |
Field Research Task and Rewards
Players can complete new field research tasks during the High Zaptitude event and encounter various Pokemon. Here’s a list of them:
High Zaptitude Premium Timed Research
A paid timed research option for the High Zaptitude event 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 – High Zaptitude Premium Timed Research (1/2)
- Catch 5 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Catch 10 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Catch 15 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Explore 1 km: Tadbulb
- Completion Rewards: Tadbulb ×1, Incubator ×1, 9,400 XP
• Step 2 – High Zaptitude Premium Timed Research (2/2)
- Catch 5 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Catch 10 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Catch 15 Pokémon: Tadbulb
- Explore 1 km: Tadbulb
- Completion Rewards: Tadbulb ×1, Super Incubator ×1, 9,400 XP
Additionally, you can also purchase the High Zaptitude 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, two Max Revives, and two Max Potions.
Don’t miss out on this event, as you can get some exclusive Electric Pokemon. Which Pokemon are you looking to hatch the most? Let us know in the comments.
How long does the High Zaptitude event last in Pokemon GO?
The High Zaptitude event lasts for five days in Pokemon GO.
Which Pokemon is featured in the High Zaptitude event?
Wattrel, Kilowattrel, and Tadbulb are featured in the Pokemon GO High Zaptitude event.