Phantump Catch Mastery
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
Phantump, the Stump Pokémon, will appear in Field Research, free Timed Research, and paid Timed Research.*
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
- Cherubi*
- Drifloon*
Field Research Task Encounters
Tasks focused on your Poké Ball–throwing accuracy will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
- Cherubi*
- Drifloon*
- Phantump**
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on catching Phantump will be available throughout the event!
Timed Research rewards include the following
- Complete research tasks for encounters with Phantump! *
- XP, Stardust, and more!
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Paid Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Additional encounters with Phantump*
- XP, Stardust and more!
*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Phantump!
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Pokémon GO Web Store – Phantump Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box
The Phantump Catch Mastery Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and two Rare Candies!
Check it out soon in the Pokémon GO Web Store!
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—The Pokémon GO team
