Niantic has announced that a Limited Research featuring Inkay will take place on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time as part of the Season of Light.

Celebrate the Revolving Pokémon with Limited Research, featuring Inkay!

Trainers,
As we dust off our crystal balls for the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re kicking things off with a celebration of a certain Psychic-type Pokémon!

And what better Pokémon to celebrate than Inkay, who made its debut at last year’s Psychic Spectacular? In addition, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Inkay—if you’re lucky!

Featured Pokémon

Field Research tasks leading to encounters with Inkay will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Inkay—if you’re lucky!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Inkay!

Wild Encounters

During all three hours of the Limited Research event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.


Alolan Rattata , Murkrow , Houndour , Poochyena >, Nuzleaf, Sableye , Purrloin
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Galarian Zigzagoon

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_4080_1W_4