Pinch Perfect kicks off 2026 in Pokémon Go with a celebration featuring Klawf's debut!
There are three rotating Pinch Perfect Timed Research quests during this event, along with additional Pinch Perfect research tasks to complete for more rewards!
Don’t miss out on the newly launched shiny Dhelmise, and check out the Pinch Perfect bonus that could help you catch more shiny Pokémon.
'Pinch Perfect Corphish Timed Research' Quest Steps and Rewards
The second quest in the Pinch Perfect event is the Corphish Timed Research, which must be completed by Saturday, January 10th, at 10 AM (local time). After this, it will transition to the Clauncher Timed Research until January 11th at 8 PM.
Here are the steps and rewards for 'Pinch Perfect: Corphish Timed Research':
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 10 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 15 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 20 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 25 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
Rewards: 950 XP, 950 Stardust, and a Klawf encounter.
'Pinch Perfect Dwebble Timed Research' Quest Steps and Rewards
Running from January 6th to January 8th at 10 AM (local time), the Dwebble Timed Research has now ended but here are the quest steps and rewards:
'Pinch Perfect: Dwebble Timed Research':
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 10 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 15 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 20 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 25 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
Rewards: 950 XP, 950 Stardust, and a Klawf encounter.
Pinch Perfect Field Research Tasks
Participants can collect and complete various field research tasks in Pokémon Go during this event:
- Catch 5 Pokémon rewards: 10 Poké Balls, 5 Great Balls or 3 Ultra Balls
- Catch 10 Pokémon rewards: Corphish, Dwebble or Clauncher encounter
- Catch 15 Pokémon reward: 1,500 Stardust
- Win a raid reward: Dhelmise or Klawf encounter
Pinch Perfect Bonuses
- Shiny Dhelmise has been introduced!
- Double catch XP awarded.
- Increased likelihood of encountering shiny Corphish, shiny Dwebble, and shiny Clauncher.
The Pinch Perfect event has launched Klawf in Pokémon Go! Explore January’s event and raid schedules.
Klawf Debuts in Pokémon Go
Klawf, the Gen 9 crab Pokémon, officially debuts in the Pinch Perfect event. For players familiar with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Klawf may already be known from the Titan battle, but in Pokémon Go, it's notably smaller.
Pinch Perfect Wild Pokémon Encounters
During the Pinch Perfect event, a variety of Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
- Sandshrew
- Tentacool
- Onix
- Rhyhorn
- Magikarp
- Trapinch
- Corphish
- Drilbur
- Dwebble
- Binacle
- Clauncher
- Tirtouga
- Archen
Pinch Perfect Raids
The following Pokémon will feature in raids during the event:
- One Star: Corphish, Dwebble, Clauncher
- Three Star: Dhelmise, Dondozo
- Five Star: Genesect Burn Drive, Genesect Chill Drive
- Mega: Mega Blaziken
Pinch Perfect Pay-to-Play Quest
This quest is available for £1.99, $1.99, or equivalent in local currency, with no refunds and cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. It's available to friends at the Great Friends level or higher. Completion and rewards must be claimed by January 11th at 8 PM.
'Pinch Perfect Paid Timed Research' Step 1 of 2:
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Clauncher encounter
- Catch 10 Pokémon - Dhelmise encounter
Rewards: 9,500 XP, one Premium Battle Pass, and a Klawf encounter.
'Pinch Perfect Paid Timed Research' Step 2 of 2:
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Dwebble encounter
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Corphish encounter
- Catch 5 Pokémon - Clauncher encounter
- Catch 10 Pokémon - Dhelmise encounter
Rewards: 9,500 XP, one Premium Battle Pass, and a Klawf encounter.
Enjoy the adventures in the Pinch Perfect event!
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