Catch Wattrel and Tadbulb in Pokemon GO’s High Zaptitude Event

Wattrel, the Electric/Flying-type Pokémon first seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, is now appearing in Pokémon GO as part of the High Zaptitude event. Players will be able to catch Wattrel, and also evolve it into Kilowattrel within the game.

The High Zaptitude event begins today, January 13th, at 10 am local time and ends on January 18th at 8 pm local time. Here’s what you need to know to catch Wattrel!

How to Get and Evolve Wattrel in Pokemon GO

Wattrel is a new Pokémon being introduced during this event, but you can only find it by completing the second Global Challenge. Currently, players are working together to explore a total of 40 million kilometers in the first challenge. If they succeed, everyone will earn double experience points when catching Pokémon.

To check your progress in the challenge, tap the Binoculars icon at the bottom-right of the map. Then, go to the Events tab and scroll down to find the details.

After you finish the second Global Challenge, Wattrel will begin appearing randomly in the wild. You can also unlock a Wattrel encounter by completing a Field Research Task that becomes available once you’ve completed the level 2 challenge.

Once you’ve collected enough Wattrel, Pokémon GO players can evolve it into Kilowattrel by using 50 Wattrel Candy. To get candy faster, use Pinap Berries when you catch Wattrel, or set it as your Buddy Pokémon.

High Zaptitude Research Tasks and Rewards

Field Research

During the High Zaptitude event in Pokémon GO, players can complete three different Field Research Tasks. Here’s what they are:

Catch 5 Pokemon
- Potential Rewards: Chinchou, Tynamo, or Helioptile Encounter
Catch 15 Pokemon
- Potential Rewards: Emolga, Yamper, or Tadbulb Encounter
This last task will appear once the level 2 challenge is completed
- Reward: Wattrel Encounter

Premium Timed Research

For just $1.99, the Premium Research ticket lets you complete two Research steps, bringing you closer to encountering Tadbulb and earning extra rewards!

Step 1

Catch 5 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Catch 10 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Catch 15 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Explore 1 km – Tadbulb Encounter
- Total Rewards: Tadbulb Encounter, Incubator, and 9400 XP

Step 2

Catch 5 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Catch 10 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Catch 15 Pokemon – Tadbulb Encounter
Explore 1 km – Tadbulb Encounter
- Total Rewards: Tadbulb Encounter, Super Incubator, and 9400 XP

All High Zaptitude Spawns and Eggs

Pokemon Spawns	Shiny Available?
Pikachu	Yes
Alolan Geodude	Yes
Hisuian Voltorb	Yes
Chinchou	Yes
Blitzle	Yes
Emolga	Yes
Tynamo	Yes
Helioptile	Yes
Dedenne	Yes
Yamper	No
Tadbulb	Yes
Shinx	Yes
Wattrel	No

These Pokemon will hatch from 2 km eggs during the event:

Pokemon	Shiny Available?
Pichu	Yes
Elekid	Yes
Toxel	Yes
Tadbulb	Yes

Can Wattrel, Kilowattrel, and Tadbulb Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Currently, you can’t find shiny Wattrel or Kilowattrel in Pokemon GO. But the good news is this event introduces shiny Tadbulb and Bellibolt, and you’ll have a better chance of finding them throughout the week!

Here’s how shiny Tadbulb and Bellibolt look compared to their normal versions: