A new Limited Research is coming to Pokémon Go this weekend, featuring the ‘revolving Pokémon’. The Inkay Limited Research will be available from 11am to 2pm (local time) on Saturday, 3rd September, 2022. The event is free to all players, and even offers the debut of a Shiny variant of Inkay.
As we head into September and the ‘Season of Light’, we’re expecting a lot of new Pokemon Go events to be added to the calendar. First up is the Inkay Limited Research. Players can celebrate this very special Psychic-type Pokémon with a brand new series of tasks available to all.
Although it’s not strictly a Community Day, it appears as though the Inkay Limited Research day will function very similarly. There’s a three-hour window in which to play the game to obtain and complete the tasks, and Inkay will be much more common in the wild. Furthermore, the Shiny rates for the new Inkay Shiny variant will be boosted.
Conversely to a typical Community Day however, other Pokémon will also appear more frequently. Many of these will also have boosted Shiny encounter rates. The likes of Alolan Rattata, Murkrow, Houndour, Poochyena and Sableye will see boosted spawn rates. Additionally, last month’s Community Day feature – Galarian Zigzagoon – will also be boosted.
Inkay Limited Research Event Details
In addition to the Inkay Limited Research, Field Research tasks leading to encounters with Inkay will be available when you spin PokéStops. Additional event bonuses are as follows:
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Inkay.
- Additional player bonuses will be available in select areas. Check Niantic’s Player Map for more information.
Are you planning on participating in this weekend’s event? How do you feel about the blurring of the lines between Limited Research and Community Days? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
