Pokemon Go Stunfisk Limited Research Day: Date & time, shiny, bonuses, more

Ezequiel Leis
Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon Go

A new Pokemon Go Limited Research Day has been announced while players prepare to celebrate Sustainability Week. Here’s everything you need to know about Stunfisk Limited Research Day, including starting time, shiny availability, and more.

Pokemon Go players have many special events coming in April and a new Limited Research Day will add new shiny Pokemon for collectors to seek out. Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk will take the spotlight in this new event.

We’ll cover everything you need to know about this Limited Research Day, including date, time, wild encounters, and more.

Pokemon Go Stunfisk Limited Research Day date & time

The Pokemon Go Stunfisk Limited Research Day will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

Can Stunfisk be shiny in Pokemon Go?

For the first time in Pokemon Go, both Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk will be available to catch in shiny form. Players that spin PokeStops will get Limited Field Research tasks to encounter either Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk.

Pokemon Go Stunfisk Limited Research Day bonuses

This Pokemon Go limited-time event centered around Stunfisk will have only one bonus:

  • You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Stunfisk and Shiny Galarian Stunfisk.

The Sustainability Week 2023 event will be live during the Limited Research Day, so you can check what other bonuses will be active on Sunday.

Pokemon Go Stunfisk Limited Research Day wild encounters

The following Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during the Stunfisk Limited Research Day:

  • Sandshrew
  • Diglett
  • Gligar
  • Swinub
  • Phanpy
  • Larvitar
  • Numel
  • Barboach
  • Baltoy
  • Hippopotas
  • Drilbur

Lucky trainers might find shiny forms of these Pokemon.


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