Dancing in The Moonlight
The event takes place from Wednesday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Featured Pokémon
During the event, Clefairy* will appear in large numbers in the wild for five minutes at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day.
Moonlight O'Clock
During the event, the following Pokémon will appear in large numbers in the wild for five minutes at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Clefairy with a Special Background*
Jigglypuff*
Teddiursa*
Skitty*
Munna*
Bunnelby*
Timed Research
This event features two consecutive Timed Research opportunities. Trainers must complete the first Timed Research before moving on to the second.
First Timed Research
- Complete the tasks to earn the following rewards.
- 1,000 XP
- 1,000 Stardust
- Encounter with Teddiursa
- Encounter with Skitty
- Encounter with Lunatone
- Encounter with Bunnelby
- Encounter with Clefairy with a Special Background
- and more!
This Timed Research will expire on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Second Timed Research
- Complete the tasks to earn the following rewards.
- Encounter with Clefairy with a Special Background
- Encounters with Teddiursa, Skitty, or Bunnelby
- And more!
Be sure to complete the Timed Research tasks and claim all rewards within three days of receiving them.
Bonuses
2× Catch XP
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