Niantic flips the switch on Pokémon Go’s High Voltage event, sparking rare Electric-types and in-game purchase perks that supercharge your catches.
Pokémon Go ‘High Voltage’ event Timed Research and reward
The Pokémon Go High Voltage event features Timed Research tasks that players complete within a limited window for exclusive rewards. Tasks focus on catching Electric-type Pokémon like Voltorb and Electabuzz, spinning PokéStops, and making friends, with progress tracked through multiple steps. Completing all stages grants encounters with rare Pokémon such as Alolan Marowak, plus Stardust, Candy, and event-themed items. Niantic ties these to in-game purchase bonuses, boosting rewards for premium passes. Players gain extra motivation from shiny encounters and avatar items.
For $4.99, you can buy a ticket for the “Happy or Hangry” premium research. This research is only really worth it if you want extra Morpeko encounters, but there’s also a bonus associated with this research pass: Emolga, Dedenne, Togedemaru, and Morpeko found as research reward encounters (either in this research or from other research tasks) have a higher chance to be shiny, according to the in-game shop description for the item. This makes the pass more valuable if you’re shiny hunting and if you’re making sure to seek out specific Field Research Tasks to complete for your electric rodents.
You can see all the steps for the research below.
‘Happy or Hangry’ step 1 of 2
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Emolga encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (10 Pinap Berries)
- Catch 15 Pokémon (Dedenne encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (15 Great Balls)
- Take a snapshot of your buddy (Togedemaru encounter)
- Make 5 curveball throws (5 Morpeko Candy)
Rewards: Morpeko encounter, 1 Charged TM, 5,000 Stardust
‘Happy or Hangry’ step 2 of 2
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Morpeko encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (1 Magnetic Lure Module)
- Catch 15 Pokémon (Morpeko encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (2 Premium Battle Passes)
- Take a snapshot of your buddy (Morpeko encounter)
- Win a trainer battle in the Go Battle League (10 Morpeko Candy)
Which Pokémon have increased spawn rates during High Voltage
Chinchou, Mareep, Electrike, Shinx, Blitzle, Emolga, Joltik, Helioptile, Dedenne, Togedemaru, Yamper, and Pawmi had increased spawn rates during the Pokémon Go High Voltage event in November 2025.
Shiny Boosts
Emolga, Dedenne, Togedemaru, and Shinx received elevated Shiny encounter rates, making them prime targets for collectors. Community reports also noted additional sightings of Electrike, Joltik, Yamper, Chinchou, Mareep, and Blitzle.
Spawn Details
These Electric-types appeared more frequently in the wild, from Incense, and Lure Modules, with some caught at higher levels to aid powering up. Morpeko was not a wild spawn but available via research.
Which Pokémon are shiny boosted in the event
Emolga, Dedenne, Togedemaru, and Shinx received boosted Shiny rates during the Pokémon Go High Voltage event. Community observations also highlighted potential boosts for Electrike, Joltik, Yamper, Chinchou, Mareep, and Blitzle amid the increased spawns.
Debut Shiny
Morpeko made its Shiny debut exclusively through event research tasks, not wild encounters. This gave ticket holders better odds via Timed Research rewards.
Encounter Tips
Focus on wild spawns, Incense, and Lures for the boosted species, as Shiny checks occur upon tapping. Rates were approximately 1 in 64 for these featured Electric-types, higher than standard 1 in 512.
