Pokémon GO Oricorio Catch Mastery Event: What You Need to Know

Event Details:: The Oricorio Catch Mastery event takes place on February 7th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.

Regional Forms:: Oricorio has four different forms, each locked to specific regions: Baile Style (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Pom-Pom Style (the Americas), Pa’u Style (African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands), and Sensu Style (Asia-Pacific region).

Event Bonuses:: Enjoy 2x XP and increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better. There's also an increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio.

Wild Encounters:: Hoothoot and Starly will appear more frequently in the wild, with a chance to encounter Shiny versions.

Timed Research:: Participate in free and paid Timed Research quests for Oricorio encounters, XP, Stardust, and more rewards. The paid Timed Research costs US$1.99.

Oricorio Forms and Locations:

Baile Style: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Pom-Pom Style: the Americas

Pa’u Style: African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands

Sensu Style: Asia-Pacific region

Bonuses:

2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

Increased Candy for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

Increased chance of encountering Shiny Oricorio

Timed Research: Both free and paid research paths offer encounters with Oricorio and other rewards. Remember that the Timed Research quests have deadlines and must be completed before the event ends.

The Oricorio Catch Mastery event is a good opportunity to catch your regional Oricorio form and potentially find a Shiny.

Region-locking limits the appeal for those hoping to collect all forms during the event.

Take advantage of the boosted XP and Candy bonuses while catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.

Complete the Timed Research quests to earn additional rewards before the event ends.