Pokémon GO is expanding its Generation 9 lineup with the debut of Flamigo during the upcoming Carnival of Flamigo event. The limited-time celebration will run from February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. until February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, giving players several opportunities to encounter the Paldea Pokémon through wild spawns, research tasks, and event bonuses.
Flamigo Makes Its Pokémon GO Debut
Flamigo, originally introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, will appear in Pokémon GO for the first time during this event. Trainers will be able to encounter Flamigo in the wild, as well as through select event activities and research rewards.
Catching Flamigo during the event will grant an additional 500 Stardust, making it a valuable target for players focused on resource farming.
Wild Encounters and Shiny Bonuses
Alongside Flamigo, several Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the event.
Featured Wild Pokémon
- Lotad
- Buneary
- Pikipek
- Spritzee
Increased Shiny Odds
The following Pokémon will have boosted shiny chances during the event:
- Lotad
- Pikipek
- Spritzee
These boosted odds make the Carnival of Flamigo event particularly appealing for shiny hunters looking to expand their collections.
Event Bonuses and Research Rewards
The event includes multiple bonuses and research options designed to support both casual and active players.
Event Bonuses
- 2× Incense duration
- 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration
- +500 Stardust for each Flamigo caught
Field Research and Collection Challenges
New Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges will be available during the event, offering rewards such as:
- Pokémon encounters
- Experience points
- Stardust
Timed Research Options
Free Timed Research
All players will have access to a free Timed Research track that includes:
- Two Incense
- Stardust
- Event-themed Pokémon encounters
Paid Timed Research
A paid Timed Research ticket priced at $4.99 will also be available. This includes:
- One Star Piece
- An event-themed avatar pose
- Additional Pokémon encounters
- Extra event rewards
All Timed Research rewards must be claimed before February 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, after which they will expire.
Generation 9 Continues to Expand Pokémon GO
The Carnival of Flamigo event reflects Pokémon GO’s ongoing focus on Generation 9 additions as earlier generations approach completion. With regions such as Paldea and Galar still offering numerous unreleased Pokémon, these updates help maintain a steady flow of new content.
Ahead of this event, Pokémon GO will also run the Into the Depths event from January 27 to February 1, 2026, which is set to introduce Glimmet to the game.
Looking further ahead, the expected arrival of Generation 10 Pokémon in 2026 could significantly expand the future pool of catchable Pokémon, potentially shaping Pokémon GO’s content roadmap beyond the current Paldea rollout.
Enjoy our updates? You can add GamingHQ as a preferred source in Google Search to see our articles more often.
