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Water Research Day in Pokémon GO: Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl (Re-release)

Water Research Day in Pokémon GO returns in its Re-release on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with field research tasks and paid time research, plus encounters featuring Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl.

Quick summary

The Water Research Day returns on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with field tasks and encounters centered on Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl. Complete research and also look for variocolor variants.

What matters most

The Water Research Day in Pokémon GO returns in its Re-release, with a clear focus: Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl. During the event, the featured Pokémon will appear through field research, and there will also be wild encounters with a water-themed twist.

Event schedule and access to new tasks

The Re-release: Water Research Day takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (local time).

The new field research tasks associated with the event can be picked up at PokéStops starting at 2:00 PM (local time).

Event featured Pokémon

The stars of the event are these featured Pokémon:

By completing the themed field research tasks, you’ll get encounters with the featured Pokémon. Also, during the event you’ll have more chances to find a variocolor.

What it means to have higher variocolor chances

During the event, both in field research encounters and in paid time research, it’s noted that the chances of getting a variocolor version of the featured Pokémon are increased.

  • Lotad
  • Feebas
  • Clamperl

Wild encounters with a water theme

In addition to the tasks, you may also run into wild Pokémon with the event theme, such as:

  • Magikarp
  • Chinchou
  • Mareanie

Event field research

The event’s exclusive field research lets you earn encounters with Lotad, Feebas, or Clamperl.

To participate, look for the new tasks available starting at 2:00 PM (local time) during the event window (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM). Remember that these tasks are what trigger encounters with the featured Pokémon.

Paid time research: duration and rewards

There’s also a paid time research available for access via payment of $1.99 USD (or the equivalent in local currency).

In this time research, you’ll need to complete field research tasks to earn:

Variocolor in paid time research

During the event, the Pokémon that appear in this time research have the same odds of variocolor appearance as the ones you can obtain via field research.

How to buy and how it works for friends

Tickets can be purchased and gifted to friends who have at least Great Friendship level.

Keep in mind that:

Deadline to complete

The time research expires. You must complete its tasks and claim rewards before Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM (local time).

  • more Pokémon from the featured lineup
  • XP
  • Stardust
  • purchases aren’t refundable (subject to applicable terms)
  • tickets can’t be bought with PokéCoins

Ticket bundle ultrpack: Event + Rare Candy

In the Pokémon GO in-game shop, the event’s Ticket Bundle Ultra Pack goes on sale for $1.99 USD (or the equivalent in local currency) and includes:

  • an event ticket
  • two Rare Candies

Quick checklist to make the most of the event

If your goal is to find variocolor, focus on field research and, if you participate, paid time research during the event hours and before it expires.

  • Enter the event during 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (local time).
  • Starting at 2:00 PM, check PokéStops to get new field research tasks.
  • Prioritize missions that grant encounters with Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl.
  • If you buy time research, complete tasks and claim before 5:00 PM (local time) on the same day.