Guide to Mastering Oricorio Catching in Pokémon GO’s Precious Paths Season

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Published: February 7, 2026 4:56 PM ET

Guide to Mastering Oricorio Catching in Pokémon GO’s Precious Paths Season

On February 7, 2026, a special Catch Mastery event for Oricorio will take place in Pokémon GO. This event is part of the Carnival of Flamigo, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. During this time, Trainers will encounter Oricorio in its four distinct styles, each associated with specific regions.

Oricorio Styles and Regional Locking

Oricorio features four forms:

Baile Style: Available in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Pom-Pom Style: Found in the Americas.
Pa’u Style: Appears in African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands.
Sensu Style: Native to the Asia-Pacific region.

Event Bonuses

This Oricorio Catch Mastery event includes several bonuses:

2× XP for catches with Nice Throws or better.
Increased Candy for successful captures with Nice Throws or better.
Enhanced chances of encountering Shiny Oricorio.

Additionally, during the Carnival of Flamigo, players can enjoy:

Double duration for Incense and Daily Adventure Incense.
500 extra Stardust for catching Flamigo.
Higher chances for Shiny Lotad, Shiny Spritzee, and Shiny Pikipek.

Special Research Tasks

During this event, a free Timed Research quest will be active. Players can earn rewards such as XP, Stardust, and Oricorio encounters based on their location. Here’s a breakdown of tasks involved:

Catch specific numbers of Hoothoot and Starly to trigger Oricorio encounters.
Complete a series of Nice and Great Throws to earn further encounters and rewards.

Field Research and Other Activities

Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will also be available. Completing these tasks may yield Hoothoot, Starly, or Oricorio encounters:

Make various types of throws for specific Pokémon rewards.

Moreover, Trainers can engage in PokéStop Showcases themed around the biggest Pokémon requests during the event timeframe.

Premium Ticket Option

For $1.99, players can purchase a Catch Mastery: Oricorio Premium Timed Research ticket. This grants additional tasks and opportunities to earn rewards if completed before the event’s end.

As Trainers prepare for the Oricorio Catch Mastery event, the excitement builds for the chance to catch this vibrant Pokémon and discover new challenges that await in the world of Pokémon GO.