Carnival of Flamigo ignites the streets: timed tasks, bold rewards, and a feathery frenzy you won’t want to miss.
Pokémon Go ‘Carnival of Flamigo’ event Timed Research and reward
The Pokémon Go Carnival of Flamigo event features Timed Research with tasks focused on catching Flamigo, spinning PokéStops, and making Great Curveball Throws. Completing the research steps grants encounters with Flamigo, Stardust, and XP rewards. Players receive the Timed Research ticket by claiming a free bundle from the in-game shop during the event period. Finish all tasks before the deadline to claim the final reward, a guaranteed Shiny Flamigo encounter.
There is both a free and paid premium Timed Research set for this event, with the premium set rewarding you with a Carnival Pose cosmetic that has your character shaking maracas. (I would personally only recommend buying this $4.99 research if you really want that pose, as the rest of the items and rewards are kind of meh.) You can see the steps for both researches below.
‘Carnival of Flamigo’ free research step 1 of 2
- Spin 7 PokéStops or gyms (Lotad encounter)
- Make 2 curveball throws (1,000 Stardust)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (PIkipek encounter)
- Make 5 curveball throws (1,000 Stardust)
- Use an Incense (Spinarak encounter)
- Make 3 great curveball throws (1 Incense)
Rewards: Flamigo encounter, 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust
‘Carnival of Flamigo’ free research step 2 of 2
- Spin 7 PokéStops or gyms (Lotad encounter)
- Make 5 curveball throws (1,000 Stardust)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (PIkipek encounter)
- Make 2 curveball throws (1,000 Stardust)
- Use an Incense (Spinarak encounter)
- Make 7 great curveball throws (1 Incense)
Rewards: Flamigo encounter, 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust
‘Carnival of Flamigo’ premium paid research step 1 of 1
- Spin 1 PokéStop or gym (10 Pinap Berries)
- Make 5 curveball throws (Lotad encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Pikipek encounter)
- Make 5 curveball throws in a row (10 Ultra Balls)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Flamigo encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (1 Star Piece)
- Make an excellent curveball throw (Spritzee encounter)
Rewards: Flamigo encounter, Carnival Pose, 3,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go ‘Carnival of Flamigo’ event Collection Challenges
The Carnival of Flamigo Collection Challenges feature themed Pokémon inspired by the lively festival atmosphere. Trainers must catch specified species tied to the event’s colorful lineup, including Flamigo and other festive creatures appearing more frequently in the wild or through event-specific tasks. Completing these collections rewards items such as Poké Balls, Stardust, and encounter opportunities with featured Pokémon, encouraging players to explore and complete their sets before the celebration concludes.
The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:
‘Carnival of Flamigo Collection Challenge: Festive Friends’
- Catch a Pikipek
- Catch a Lotad
- Catch a Spinarak
- Catch a Bounsweet
Carnival of Flamigo event date and duration details
The Carnival of Flamigo event in Pokémon Go runs from Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time until Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Key timing points
-
Start: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
-
End: Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
-
The entire event lasts a total of 5 days, and all bonuses, wild spawns, and research tied to Carnival of Flamigo are only available within this window.
What Pokémon spawn during Carnival of Flamigo
During the Carnival of Flamigo event, several specific Pokémon have boosted wild spawns, with Flamigo itself available but rarer than most others.
Main wild spawns
These Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
-
Lotad (increased Shiny chance)
-
Buneary
-
Spritzee (increased Shiny chance; slightly rarer)
-
Pikipek (increased Shiny chance)
-
Spinarak
-
Surskit
-
Finneon
-
Petilil
-
Bounsweet
Rarer wild encounters
These are available but less common:
-
Frillish
-
Spritzee (also listed as a rarer spawn in some guides)
-
Flamigo (event debut; can appear in the wild but is relatively rare)
If you want, I can also outline which of these are featured in the Collection Challenges and which are mainly tied to Field or Timed Research.
