A new event has arrived in Pokémon GO and players have just under a week to race around enjoying the Pinch Perfect bonuses and spawns while completing an exciting list of Field Research and Timed Research tasks.
Pinch Perfect Event Dates and Details
The Pinch Perfect event started on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM and players have until Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM to enjoy the event. The biggest highlight for most players will be the debut of Klawf, which adds another exciting entry to the game’s Pokédex.
Klawf is a pure Rock-type, which should make it an exciting addition to the metagame. It’s Rock-type strengths can make it a great, easy to acquire addition to counter rosters for Flying-type Battle Raid bosses.
In addition to that debut, the event will also introduce shiny Dhelmise to the mobile title.
During the event, players can enjoy the following bonuses:
- Klawf and shiny Dhelmise debut during the Pinch Perfect event
- Increased chance to encounter shiny Corphish, Clauncher, and Dwebble
- 2x XP for catching Pokémon
Pinch Perfect – All Field Research and Rewards
Throughout the event, all players will have access to some standard Field Research tasks. These tasks include encounter and item rewards that relate to the Pinch Perfect theme and featured Pokémon.
Keep an eye out for these Field Research tasks during the event:
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Corphish, Clauncher, and Dwebble
- Catch 15 Pokémon – 1500 Stardust
- Catch 5 Pokémon – 10 Poke Ball, 5 Great Ball, 3 Ultra Ball
- Win a raid – Dhelmise, Klawf
Pinch Perfect – All Free Timed Research and Rewards
In addition to the standard Field Research tasks, there will also be some Timed Research available during the event. The Timed Research is broken up into three different parts and players should try to complete all three to maximize their item and encounter rewards over the next few days.
January 6 – January 8 Timed Research:
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 15 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 20 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 25 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Stage Rewards: Klawf, 950 XP, 950 Stardust
January 8 – January 10 Timed Research:
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Corphish
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Corphish
- Catch 15 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 20 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 25 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Stage Rewards: Klawf, 950 XP, 950 Stardust
January 10 – January 11 Timed Research:
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 15 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 20 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 25 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Stage Rewards: Klawf, 950 XP, 950 Stardust
Pinch Perfect – All Paid Timed Research and Rewards
Trainers who are willing to pay $1.99 can also gain access to the Paid Timed Research for additional high-value rewards. The Paid Timed Research has two parts and offers the chance for players to earn a couple of Premium Raid Passes along the way.
Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (1/2):
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Corphish
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Dhelmise
- Stage Rewards: Klawf, 1 Premium Raid Pass, 9,500 XP
Pinch Perfect Premium Timed Research (2/2):
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Dwebble
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Corphish
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Clauncher
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Dhelmise
- Stage Rewards: Klawf, 1 Premium Raid Pass, 9,500 XP
Players need to complete this Timed Research by Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time in order to claim all of their rewards.
That should be everything players need to know to prepare for the Pinch Perfect event and its Research Tasks. All of the tasks are very self-explanatory, so players shouldn’t have any trouble completing the research, as long as they take the time to log on and play.
Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices in select regions. The Pinch Perfect event is live until Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time.
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