March 2026 has brought big changes to Pokémon GO, notably replacing the weekly Spotlight Hour with Showcase Tuesdays. However, Niantic is closing the month with a high-voltage surprise: the return of Spotlight Hours in a special daily format during the “A Shockingly Good Time” event.
Whether you are a PvP strategist, a Shiny hunter, or just looking to maximize your rewards, here is everything you need to know to dominate the end of March.
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⚡ Event: A Shockingly Good Time (March 31 – April 6)
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, a specific Electric-type Pokémon will take over wild spawns daily. Here is the schedule:
| Date | Featured Pokémon | Top Priority? |
|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Mareep | ⭐ (Mega Energy) |
| April 1 | Pikachu | 🏅 (Medal Grind) |
| April 2 | Magnemite | ⚔️ (PvE/PvP King) |
| April 3 | Chinchou | 🏆 (PvP Top Tier) |
🎯 Strategic Benefits: Why These Matter
1. Mareep (March 31)
- Mega Evolution: Farm Candy XL for Mega Ampharos, a top-tier Electric/Dragon attacker.
- Shiny: ✨ Yes (Pink wool)
2. Magnemite (April 2)
- PvE Power: Magnezone is one of the best non-legendary Electric attackers for Raids.
- Shiny: ✨ Yes (Gold metal)
3. Chinchou (April 3)
- PvP MVP: Lanturn is a “must-have” for the Great League. Focus on high bulk (low Attack, high Def/HP).
- Shiny: ✨ Yes (Neon Green)
🔍 Perfect IV CP Range (Level 30/35)
Look for these CP numbers to find a 100% IV (Hundo) in the wild:
- Mareep: 849 CP / 920 CP (Rain)
- Pikachu: 804 CP / 871 CP (Rain)
- Magnemite: 1167 CP / 1265 CP (Rain/Snow)
- Chinchou: 959 CP / 1039 CP (Rain)
