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

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:

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. Name Email ID

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