Replay: Riolu Hatch Day is back with an increased chance of hatching a Shiny one! The event takes place om April 18th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Aura you ready for Replay: Riolu Hatch Day?

Replay: Riolu Hatch Day - Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Riolu will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu!

Event Bonuses

• 2× Candy from hatching Eggs*
• 2× XP from hatching Eggs*
• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance*
• Increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu
• Increased chance of receiving 2 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops

*This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.

Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding an Incubator and 5,000 XP will be available at no cost!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Purchasing this ticket will also grant the following bonus during Replay: Riolu Hatch Day.

• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*

This paid Timed Research will challenge you to earn Stardust and explore 1 km to earn the following items.

• One Star Piece
• Two Super Incubators
• And more!

Please note that the paid Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with the paid Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
*This bonus will not stack with bonuses from Pokémon GO events or GO Passes.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Replay: Riolu Hatch Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Replay: Riolu Hatch Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket plus one Lucky Egg at no additional cost!

Source: https://www.pokemongo.com/news/replay-riolu-hatch-day-2026