- Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day event takes place on March 21, 2026.
- This event will be 3 hours long and feature Water-type Pokemon.
- Players can also complete Research Tasks and earn various rewards.
Water-type Pokemon are some of the most sought-after picks sitting at the top of the Pokemon GO meta. However, fans of water-type Pokemon have always wanted an event themed around their favorite creature. So, thanks to Niantic, some of the best water Pokemon will return during the Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day. This event will happen for a limited time and will drastically increase the water-type Pokemon spawns. In this guide, learn about all the details related to the event.
Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day Start and End Time
Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day will start on March 21, 2026. This Pokemon GO event will last for only three hours, which is why you should take note of the starting and ending times. We have listed them below:
- Start Date and Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2 PM Local Time
- End Date and Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5 PM Local Time
Remember that this is a time-gated event, which means if the event ends, you’ll not be able to encounter the spawns and make use of the features.
Pokemon GO Water Research Day Features
Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day is an event themed around catching Water-type Pokemon. That’s why the features are also related to increasing encounter and shiny rates. Here’s a list of the details:
- Field Research Tasks will reward you with Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl.
- Shiny odds of Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl encountered from the Field Research Tasks will be highly increased.
Replay Water Research Day Spawns
During the Pokemon GO event, plenty of Water-type Pokemon will be featured, with a boosted shiny rate and increased spawns. Here’s a list of all the spawns:
| Pokemon | Type |
|---|---|
 Magikarp* | Water |
 Chinchou* | Water / Electric |
 Mareanie* | Water / Poison |
This is your perfect chance to get your hands on some of the best water Pokemon in the game. Make sure to stock up on Poke Balls and Berries before the event starts.
We also recommend that you check our Pokemon Type Chart to learn about the type matchups in Pokemon GO. We have created a comprehensive chart that provides all the information and helps you build stronger teams.
Field Research Tasks
The Replay Water Research Day in Pokemon GO will bring plenty of Field Research Tasks themed on catching various Pokemon, and making throws. You can get them by spinning PokeStops once the event starts.
As of now, the Field Research Tasks for the event have not been revealed yet, but are most likely to reward with Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl encounters. Make sure to visit us later, as we will update this section with more information.
Paid Timed Research
Besides the Field Research, there will be a Paid Timed Research for players who are willing to spend some money to get some extra rewards. The Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day Timed Research will be available for US$1.99 (or your local currency pricing). Purchasing it will allow you to complete a series of tasks and reward you with event-themed Pokemon, XP, and Stardust.
Players can also get the Replay Water Research Day Ultra Ticket Box for US$1.99 (or your local currency pricing), which includes an event ticket and two Rare Candies.
That’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Pokemon GO event. Are you going to participate in it? Let us know in the comments below.
The Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day starts on March 21, 2026.
The shiny rate of Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl encountered from the Field Research Tasks will be boosted.
