Pokemon GO opens the year with an event that feels energetic in every sense of the word. The upcoming High Zaptitude event brings Electric type activity to the forefront and invites you to join Trainers around the world in a chain of global challenges. You receive a steady flow of bonuses the moment each challenge reaches completion, which gives the event a lively pace from start to finish. The structure encourages you to move, explore and contribute while you track new rewards that unlock throughout the week.
High Zaptitude runs from Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time. The focus sits on Electric type encounters, shiny opportunities and the long-awaited debut of Wattrel and Kilowattrel. These arrivals help the event feel fresh for returning players and interesting for anyone who enjoys collecting new species in the wild or through research.
A Global Challenge With Real Momentum
The Global Challenge system works as a shared adventure where every Trainer contributes progress. As each challenge reaches completion, a new reward activates for everyone until the event concludes. The structure feels communal in a way that makes you pay attention to the world map as much as your own catches.
Level 1 Reward:
• 2 x XP for catching Pokemon
Level 2 Rewards:
• Twice Stardust for catching Pokemon
• Wattrel and its evolution Kilowattrel appear in the wild and in Field Research
• You evolve Wattrel into Kilowattrel with 50 Wattrel Candy
Rewards for Level 3:
• Two times XP for hatching Pokemon
• 2 x Stardust for hatching Pokemon
The scaling rewards turn the event into a ladder that climbs with you. The more the community participates, the more valuable the bonuses become.
Electric Type Encounters Fill the Wild
High Zaptitude focuses on creatures that spark with Electric energy. You can expect increased encounters with Chinchou, Helioptile, Tadbulb and several other event themed Pokemon. Shinx appears as a rare encounter, and you may find a shiny one if luck stays on your side.
Egg enthusiasts also receive attention. Two kilometer Eggs during this event may hatch Pichu, Elekid, Toxel or Tadbulb. Each of these Eggs carries a chance to produce a shiny hatch, which keeps your Incubators busy.
Field Research ties into the theme as well. You will find tasks that lead to encounters with more event themed Electric types and additional Tadbulb opportunities.
Timed Research Adds Extra Goals
A paid Timed Research ticket sits available for players who want a more guided challenge. The ticket costs 1.99 in your local currency. It grants access to a set of tasks that reward items and encounters. You also receive a bonus that cuts your Egg hatch distance in half during the event, but only if you place the Eggs in Incubators within the event window.
Timed Research rewards include:
• One Incubator
• One Super Incubator
• Tadbulb encounters
• Additional rewards connected to the task chain
You can purchase the ticket for yourself or gift one to a friend who has reached Great Friends or higher. Tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be purchased with PokéCoins, so you want to be certain before you claim one. All Timed Research tasks must be completed before the event ends at 8:00 p.m. on January 18.
A Web Store Bonus for Dedicated Players
The Pokemon GO Web Store offers a High Zaptitude Ultra Ticket Box for 1.99. The bundle includes the event ticket along with two Max Revives and two Max Potions. It gives you a convenient option if you want to combine useful items with the event’s full experience.
A Week That Sparks Exploration
High Zaptitude feels like an invitation to play with intention. You chase shiny hatches, hunt new Electric types, contribute to global progress and enjoy a steady stream of bonuses as the community advances through each challenge. Wattrel’s debut adds excitement for collectors and gives the event a sense of forward momentum.
The event rewards curiosity, movement and community. If you stay active throughout the week, the bonuses stack in your favor and the world feels more alive with each completed challenge.
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