Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day Event: Spawns, Field Research, and More

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 have returned during the Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day. This event is happening for a limited time and drastically increases 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 starts 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 are 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
Shellder*	Water
Remoraid*	Water
Goldeen*	Water

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 brings plenty of Field Research Tasks themed on catching various Pokemon, and making throws. You can get them by spinning PokeStops once the event starts.

Here’s a list of the field research tasks and their rewards:

• Catch 3 Water-type Pokemon: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Catch 5 Pokemon: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Use 3 Pinap Berries while catching Pokemon: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Make 5 Curveball Throws: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Make 3 Great Throws: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Battle in a Gym: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Use a supereffective Charged Attack: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Power up Pokemon 3 times: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Earn 3 hearts with your buddy: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad
• Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, or Lotad

Paid Timed Research

Besides the Field Research, there is a Paid Timed Research for players who are willing to spend 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.

There are three sets of Paid Timed Research, and each set will reward you with Lotad encounters, Chinchou encounters, and Feebas encounters. Here’s a list of all the tasks:

• Complete a Field Research task: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 2 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 3 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 4 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 5 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 6 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 7 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 8 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad
• Complete 9 Field Research tasks: Rewards encounter with Chinchou, Feebas, and Lotad

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 Pokemon GO Replay Water Research Day event. Are you going to participate in it? Let us know in the comments below.