Pokémon GO Deep Depths Event Guide and Details

Dive into the mysterious waters of Pokémon GO’s latest event, Deep Depths, where water- and dark-type Pokémon reign supreme, shiny Clauncher makes a splash, and the cunning fox Nickit debuts for the first time! From March 19 to 24, hatch eggs faster, complete exciting Timed and Field Research, and unlock exclusive rewards in this immersive six-day adventure beneath the waves.

The other focus of this event is the Pokémon Go debut of Nickit, the dark-type fox Pokémon from Galar. There are a few ways to grab Nickit from this event, so you should make the most of it and score enough to capture and evolve one while you can.

Below we list all the perks and bonuses for the Pokémon Go “Deep Depths” event, including the Timed Research sets, Collection Challenges, boosted spawns, and more.

Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event Timed Research and rewards

During the Pokémon Go ‘Deep Depths’ event, players can access both free and premium Timed Research tasks. The free Timed Research offers rewards such as 10 Kubfu Candy, a Mysterious Component to help track down Team GO Rocket leaders, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon, plus double Stardust for catching Pokémon after all research tasks are completed. For US$2.00, premium Timed Research grants two Super Incubators, a Star Piece, and additional encounters with Clauncher and Nickit, providing extra opportunities to catch these spotlight species and collect valuable items.

As usual with these types of events, there’s both a paid and free research, with the same name.

Is the paid “Deep Depths” Timed Research worth buying? Yes, the two Super Incubators you get as a reward make it worth it the $2 price tag alone. If you are really burning for a Nickit and you don’t want to deal with eggs or trying your luck with it spawning, this is also a guaranteed way to get one. Just make sure to finish the research before the event ends on March 24 at 8 p.m. (in your local time) or else you won’t get the value from the research.

Below we list the two researches available during this event (the free one first, and then the paid one).

’Deep Depths’ free Timed Research

Step 1 of 2

Catch 10 water-type Pokémon (Clauncher encounter)
Catch 20 water-type Pokémon (2,000 XP)
Explore 1 km (Clauncher encounter)
Explore 2 km (2,000 Stardust)
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (5 Razz Berries)
Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (5 Ultra Balls)

Rewards: 1 Rare Candy, 2,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust

Step 2 of 2

Catch 10 dark-type Pokémon (Carvanha encounter)
Catch 20 dark-type Pokémon (2,000 XP)
Hatch an egg (Alolan Meowth encounter)
Hatch 3 eggs (2,000 Stardust)
Defeat a Team Go Rocket grunt (1 Max Revive)
Defeat 3 Team Go Rocket grunts (1 Mysterious Component)

Rewards: 10 Kubfu Candy, 2,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust

’Deep Depths’ premium Timed Research

Step 1 of 1

Catch 10 Pokémon (Clauncher encounter)
Catch 20 Pokémon (Clauncher encounter)
Spin 2 PokéStops or gyms (Clauncher encounter)
Spin 4 PokéStops or gyms (Clauncher encounter)
Complete a Field Research Tasks (Clauncher encounter)
Complete 2 Field Research Tasks (Clauncher encounter)
Explore 1 km (Clauncher encounter)
Hatch an egg (Clauncher encounter)
Defeat a Team Go Rocket grunt (Nickit encounter)
Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket grunts (1 Super Incubator)

Rewards: Nickit encounter, 1 Super Incubator, 1 Star Piece

Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event Collection Challenges

The Deep Depths event in Pokémon Go features two special Collection Challenges: “Sea-volution” and “In the Nickit of Time.” In “Sea-volution,” players must catch and evolve a variety of Water-type Pokémon, such as Clauncher (and evolve it into Clawitzer), Frillish (and evolve into Jellicent), and Corphish (and evolve into Crawdaunt), with successful completion rewarding an encounter with Lumineon and 3,000 XP. The “In the Nickit of Time” challenge focuses on Dark-type Pokémon, requiring players to catch Pokémon like Murkrow, Purrloin, Sneasel, and Nickit, with rewards including 1,000 Stardust and a Liepard encounter. Both challenges must be completed before the event ends on March 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, and finishing them contributes to the Elite Collector medal.

The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:

’Sea-volution’ Collection Challenge

Catch a Clauncher
Evolve a Clauncher into a Clawitzer
Catch a Frillish-F
Evolve a Frillish-F into Jellicent-F
Catch a Corphish
Evolve a Corphish into a Crawdaunt

Rewards: Lumineon encounter, 3,000 XP

’In the Nickit of Time’ Collection Challenge

Catch a Murkrow
Catch a Purrloin
Catch a Sneasel
Catch a Nickit

Rewards: Liepard encounter, 1,000 Stardust

Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event Field Research and rewards

During the Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event, players can complete a variety of Field Research tasks and unlock special rewards. Event-themed Field Research tasks are available by spinning PokéStops, with objectives such as catching Water- or Dark-type Pokémon, hatching Eggs, and defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts. Completing these tasks can reward you with encounters featuring event Pokémon like Clauncher, Carvanha, Alolan Meowth, and Nickit-many of which have shiny variants available.

The event also features both free and paid Timed Research. Free Timed Research includes steps like catching Water- and Dark-type Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, and walking certain distances, with rewards such as Rare Candy, Kubfu Candy, Stardust, XP, and additional Pokémon encounters. Paid Timed Research, available for $2.00, grants extra tasks and premium rewards like Super Incubators, Star Pieces, and more encounters with Clauncher and Nickit. Completing all Timed Research steps unlocks a double Stardust bonus for catching Pokémon for the rest of the event.

Additionally, two Collection Challenges-“Sea-volution” and “In the Nickit of Time”-require catching and evolving specific event Pokémon for further rewards, including XP, Stardust, and featured Pokémon encounters. All research tasks and rewards must be completed and claimed before the event ends.

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

Catch 5 dark-type Pokémon (Alolan Meowth or Carvanha encounter)
Catch 5 water-type Pokémon (Frillish or Clauncher encounter)
Defeat 2 Team Go Rocket grunts (Nickit encounter)
Hatch an egg (Clauncher encounter)

Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event boosted spawns

During the Deep Depths event, Pokémon Go trainers will encounter a surge in Water- and Dark-type Pokémon spawns. Key boosted wild encounters include Murkrow, Sneasel, Corphish, Clamperl, Purrloin, female Frillish, Clauncher, and the event debut of Nickit, which can also be evolved into Thievul with 50 Nickit Candy. Notably, both Clauncher and Nickit will have increased shiny rates, with shiny Clauncher available for the first time. In addition to wild spawns, 7 km Eggs collected during the event may hatch Galarian Corsola, Pawniard, Clauncher, and Nickit, all with a chance to be shiny. These boosted appearances make the event an excellent opportunity for players to catch new and rare Pokémon, complete their Pokédex, and hunt for shinies.

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

Murkrow
Sneasel
Corphish
Clamperl
Purrloin
Frillish
Clauncher*
Nickit

*There is an “increased chance” of finding this shiny in the wild as part of the event.

Pokémon Go ’Deep Depths’ event egg hatches

During the Deep Depths event in Pokémon Go, 7 km Eggs have a special hatch pool featuring four Pokémon: Galarian Corsola, Pawniard, Clauncher, and the debuting Nickit. Notably, Clauncher hatched from these Eggs has an increased chance of being Shiny, making this event a prime opportunity for collectors seeking its rare variant. Additionally, the event bonus halves the distance required to hatch Eggs placed in incubators during the event, allowing players to hatch more Eggs with less walking effort. This combination of exclusive hatches and reduced hatch distance makes the Deep Depths event especially appealing for Trainers aiming to add new or Shiny Pokémon to their collections.

What hidden secrets can I uncover during the Deep Depths event

Hidden Secrets to Uncover During the Deep Depths Event

Limited Egg Hatches

Only four Pokémon are available from 7km eggs: Galarian Corsola, Pawniard, Clauncher (with increased shiny odds), and the debuting Nickit. This makes targeting these rarer Pokémon much easier than usual.

Shiny Clauncher Hunt

Clauncher is featured with a boosted shiny rate, both in the wild and from eggs, making this event a prime opportunity for shiny collectors.

Nickit’s Debut

Nickit, a new Pokémon, makes its first appearance in Pokémon GO, available through both wild encounters and egg hatches.

Possible Kingambit Tease

The inclusion of Pawniard in the limited egg pool has sparked speculation among players that Kingambit, its evolution, could be coming soon-potentially hinting at future updates.

Collection Challenge Nuances

For the event’s Collection Challenge, you must evolve a female Frillish (the pink variant) to get credit-evolving a male won’t count, which can catch some players off guard.

Event Research and Rewards

Free Timed Research offers rewards like Kubfu Candy, a Mysterious Component, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Completing this research also grants a 2× Stardust bonus for catching Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research ($2 USD) grants two Super Incubators, a Star Piece, and more encounters with Clauncher and Nickit.

Field Research Exclusives

Certain Pokémon, like Carvanha, are only available through Field Research tasks during the event, making them more challenging to obtain.

Candy Boosting Strategies

Using Mega Gyarados during the event can help maximize candy gains for water- and dark-type Pokémon you catch.

These hidden details and strategies can help you make the most of the Deep Depths event and uncover its full potential.

What rare Pokémon or shiny variants might I find during Deep Depths

During the Pokémon GO Deep Depths event, you can find several rare Pokémon and shiny variants with boosted encounter rates, especially among Water- and Dark-type species. The event notably features:

Shiny Clauncher: This is the star shiny of the event, with significantly increased shiny odds both in the wild and from 7km Eggs. Its shiny form swaps the usual blue for a striking deep orange, making it a highly sought-after variant.
Nickit and Thievul: Nickit debuts in Pokémon GO during this event and can be found in the wild and hatched from eggs. While Thievul does not appear in the wild, you can evolve Nickit into Thievul. Both are Dark-type Pokémon with shiny variants available.
Other featured Pokémon with shiny forms available include Murkrow, Sneasel, Corphish, Clamperl, Purrloin, and female Frillish. While their shiny odds are not boosted as Clauncher’s are, they appear more frequently in the wild during the event.
Galarian Corsola: Available in 7km Eggs with shiny variants, benefiting from the event’s egg hatch distance reduction.

This event provides an excellent opportunity to hunt for these rare and shiny Pokémon, with special research tasks and bonuses enhancing your chances.