Pokémon GO Pinch Perfect Event Guide: How to Get Klawf & Shiny Dhelmise

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Last Updated Time: 01-07 16:39

The Pokémon GO Pinch Perfect event introduces brand-new Pokémon, shiny debuts, and research-focused gameplay. This guide breaks down everything you need to know — from how to get Klawf to the best way to hunt Shiny Dhelmise, plus smart strategies to maximize rewards during the event.

Event Overview & Dates
How to Get Klawf in Pokémon GO
How to Get Shiny Dhelmise
Wild Pokémon Spawns
Raid Bosses & Priorities
Timed Research & Field Research Guide
Event Bonuses Explained
Best Tips & Strategies

Pinch Perfect Event Overview

The Pinch Perfect event is a limited-time Pokémon GO event themed around claw, crustacean, and anchor-style Pokémon. It marks the first-ever appearance of Klawf and the shiny debut of Dhelmise.

Start: January 6, 10:00 AM (local time)
End: January 11, 8:00 PM (local time)

Unlike many events, this one leans heavily into research tasks and raids, making planning especially important.

How to Get Klawf in Pokémon GO

Klawf, the Rock-type Pokémon from Paldea, makes its Pokémon GO debut during this event. However, it does not spawn in the wild.

Ways to Encounter Klawf

Free Timed Research rewards
Paid Premium Timed Research
Selected Field Research tasks

Tip: If you only want Klawf for your Pokédex, the free Timed Research is enough. Paid research is mainly for extra encounters and premium items.

How to Get Shiny Dhelmise

Shiny Dhelmise debuts for the first time during the Pinch Perfect event, making it one of the most valuable targets.

Best Ways to Hunt Shiny Dhelmise

3★ Raids featuring Dhelmise
Event Field Research encounters

Dhelmise does not spawn in the wild, so raiding is the most reliable strategy. If you're shiny hunting, prioritize raids over research tasks.

Wild Pokémon Spawns

During the event, several claw-themed Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild.

Corphish
Dwebble
Clauncher
Tirtouga
Archen

Most of these Pokémon can appear as shiny, making wild catching a good secondary focus while completing research tasks.

Raid Bosses & Which Ones to Focus On

⭐ 1-Star Raids

Corphish
Dwebble
Clauncher

⭐⭐⭐ 3-Star Raids

Dhelmise (Shiny available)
Dondozo

Raid Priority: Focus on Dhelmise raids first. 1-star raids are mainly useful for shiny hunting or completing research tasks quickly.

Timed Research & Field Research Guide

Free Timed Research

The free Timed Research is available to all players and includes:

Multiple Pokémon encounters
At least one Klawf encounter
XP and Stardust rewards

Premium Timed Research

Paid research offers extra rewards such as:

Additional Klawf encounters
Premium Battle Passes
Large Stardust bundles

Field Research Tasks

Event Field Research tasks often reward Pokémon encounters, including Dhelmise. Spin PokéStops frequently to stack tasks efficiently.

Event Bonuses

2× XP for catching Pokémon
Event-themed research tasks
Special shop bundles available

Using a Lucky Egg during mass catching sessions can dramatically increase XP gains.

Best Tips & Strategies

Finish Timed Research early to avoid missing rewards
Save Raid Passes for Dhelmise
Stack Field Research encounters before using Lucky Eggs
Focus on raids if shiny hunting, research if collecting

The Pinch Perfect event rewards planning more than pure grinding — prioritize your goals before jumping in.