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Highlights
- Flying-type Pokemon take the spotlight in the upcoming Flock Together Research Day event in Pokemon GO on May 11.
- Players will have the chance to complete Field Research tasks and encounter featured Flying-type Pokemon during the event.
- For $1.00, players can access Timed Research tasks during the event.
Pokemon GO is scheduled to get a new Research Day event that is completely centered around Flying-type Pokemon. Research Days in Pokemon GO offer exciting new tasks for players to complete, and those who are partial to Flying-type Pokemon will have a lot to look forward to.
There are many events featured in Pokemon GO, and one of these special events is Research Days. These Research Days are limited-time events that offer Field Research tasks for players while also featuring a higher chance of having a run-in with shiny forms of specific Pokemon. Research Days are common, but they each feature a unique collection of Pokemon types, and Flying-types are being put front and center this time around.
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The next Research Day will be called Flock Together, and it revolves around a variety of Flying-type Pokemon. Launching on May 11, the Flock Together Research Day was recently announced by the Pokemon GO team. This event will present players with Field Research tasks that open up the chance for players to encounter the five featured Flying-type Pokemon that are set to make an appearance. In addition to the five featured Pokemon, many more Flying-types will also be more prevalent.
Flying-Type Pokemon Featured in Pokemon GO Research Day
- Spearow
- Doduo
- Hoothoot
- Taillow
- Rufflet
The featured Pokemon being put in the spotlight during the Flock Together Research Day can be encountered after players complete the planned Field Research tasks. In order to complete these tasks, players will have to spin Photo Discs at PokeStops, which will make the tasks available.
Encountering Flying-Types in the Wild
- Pidgey
- Murkrow
- Wingull
- Starly
- Pidove
- Fletchling
Not only will players get a chance to encounter the featured Pokemon, but there will be additional Flying-type Pokemon that will appear more frequently in the wild. Pokemon GO hosts many exciting events, and Research Days can be some of the most exciting, thanks to the increased chance of catching shiny versions of the Pokemon being showcased.
Timed Research Tasks
- Spearow
- Doduo
- Hoothoot
- Taillow
- Rufflet
For the cost of $1.00 USD, players can gain access to Timed Research. Timed Research tasks add an extra challenge to the event by putting players under a time crunch to complete Field Research tasks and encounter the Pokemon that are featured.
Flock Together Research Day will be live May 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, giving players only a short amount of time to complete tasks.
With Pokemon GO set to get some big updates this year, the game is looking to evolve even further. The many events featured in Pokemon GO are part of the reason why the game has managed to thrive for eight years, and this event in particular is perfect for players who have been waiting for the chance to catch some great Flying-type Pokemon.
Pokémon GO
After a test run via an April Fools’ joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.
