How to get Flamigo in Pokémon GO

Bryson Maddock

Bryson Maddock

Flamigo is officially in Pokémon GO. Here is how you can find and catch the popular Gen 9 bird-type Pokémon.

The popular Gen 9 bird-type Pokémon, Flamigo, has officially joined Pokémon GO. While finding the Pokémon may be rare to some, the app is making it easy to catch during its first few days within the game.

Here is how you can catch Flamigo in Pokémon GO.

Catching Flamigo in Pokémon Go (Carnival of Flamigo)

While Flamigo has become a regular Pokémon in Pokémon GO, the game is also holding an event titled Carnival of Flamigo for its debut. This means that for the next few days, those who complete the event challenges will have a higher chance at encountering and catching multiple Flamigo.

Pokémon GO’s Carnival of Flamigo dates:

  • February 3-8, 2026.

To catch Flamigo, players will need to head out into the wild in an attempt to find the Pokémon‘s spawn. However, this Pokémon is quite rare, so if you are itching to ad Flamigo to your team, then you may want to complete the Carnival of Flamigo’s challenges instead.

Catching Flamigo through Carnival of Flamigo challenges

Every big Pokémon GO debut, the game ensures players have an easier time finding the Pokémon earlier on with various challenges. And Flamigo’s debut is no different. The Gen 9 Pokémon Can be found easily during the first few days of its debut thanks to the Carnival of Flamigo event, which features various challenges that grant you various encounters with the Pokémon.

How to catch Flamigo through the Carnival of Flamigo event:

  • Complete the Carnival of Flamigo free Timed Research (2x Flamigo encounters).
  • Complete the premium Carnival of Flamigo research (2x Flamigo encounters).
  • Complete the Colors of Joy Collection Challenge (1x Flamigo encounter).

While Flamigo might be a great Pokémon to have on your team, due to its mix of bird-type and fighting-type, it should be noted that this Pokémon does not have an evolution.

Will you be heading out to catch Flamigo in Pokémon GO?