Pokemon GO’s Research Day in September 2023 features the fan-favorite ‘Mon Oddish – here’s everything you need to know!
During this event, there will be exclusive Field Research Tasks from spinning PokeStops and Gyms, and completing them will give you encounters with Oddish.
However, there is plenty more about the event you need to know, including the bonuses and what wild Pokemon will be spawning!
Pokemon GO Oddish Research Day Date & Time
The Oddish Research Day event is taking place from 2 PM to 5 PM local time on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
- Starts:
- Ends:
This gives players just three hours to pick up and complete as many Field Research tasks as possible – so make sure your diary is clear!

Oddish Research Day Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active throughout the Oddish Research Day event:
- 2x Stardust for catching Pokemon
- Increased chance of finding XXS or XXL Oddish
- Wild Oddish may be holding a Sun Stone
- Increased odds of catching shiny Oddish
The increased shiny rate for Oddish makes the Research Day by far the best time to catch a shiny Oddish!
Oddish Research Day Wild Pokemon & Shinies
The following Pokemon will be spawning in the wild during the Oddish Research Day event, and all but one of them can be shiny:
Pokemon | Standard | Shiny |
Paras | ![]() | ![]() |
Venonat | ![]() | ![]() |
Bellsprout | ![]() | ![]() |
Shroomish | ![]() | ![]() |
Roselia | ![]() | ![]() |
Cacnea | ![]() | ![]() |
Foongus | ![]() | ![]() |
Bounsweet | ![]() | Not Available |
Good luck during the Pokemon GO Oddish Research Day. Hopefully, you’ll get lucky and catch the shiny version of Oddish while its shiny rate is boosted!