The Flying Taxi event runs from June 23 at 10:00 a.m. to June 28, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time, introducing Squawkabilly to Pokémon GO.
Squawkabilly is known for four plumage colors: Green, Blue, Yellow, and White. The official announcement should be checked carefully for how each color is distributed, because regional or event-specific availability can affect collection plans.
Event schedule and headline bonuses
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event window | June 23, 10:00 a.m. to June 28, 8:00 p.m. |
| New Pokémon | Squawkabilly |
| Catch bonus | Double Candy when catching with Pinap Berries |
| Candy XL bonus | Increased chance with Silver Pinap Berries, as announced |
See the official Flying Taxi announcement for the final encounter pool, research, raids, Eggs, and regional availability.
How to prepare for Squawkabilly
Start by deciding whether your goal is one Pokédex entry or all four colors. If colors are split by region, a complete collection may require trades or future events rather than a single local session.
Preparation checklist:
- Save ordinary Pinap Berries for common high-value catches.
- Reserve Silver Pinap Berries for rare or difficult targets.
- Clear at least 100 Pokémon Storage slots.
- Keep several normal trades available.
- Coordinate with friends in other regions if color distribution is regional.
- Avoid transferring new color variants before checking your Pokédex.
Make the Pinap bonus count
Double catch Candy with Pinap Berries is most valuable on Pokémon that are rare, expensive to evolve, or useful when powered up. Do not automatically use a Pinap on every spawn if your Berry supply is limited.
A practical priority order is:
- New Pokédex entries
- Rare evolution families
- Pokémon that need Candy XL
- Species you plan to trade
- Common event spawns
If a Pokémon has a low catch rate, switch to a stronger Ball before risking a flee.
Squawkabilly collection strategy
Tag each new color as soon as you catch it. A naming system such as SQ-Green, SQ-Blue, SQ-Yellow, and SQ-White makes trade planning easier.
Keep:
- Your best IV example of each available color
- A few low-cost trade copies
- PvP candidates if current analysis identifies a useful league
- Shiny examples if Shiny Squawkabilly is included
Do not assume the four colors have different battle performance. Their main difference may be visual and collectible.
Route planning for a six-day event
Because Flying Taxi lasts nearly a week, you do not need to complete everything in one session. Use short routes on different days and compare spawn density.
A good route includes:
- Several PokéStops for Berry restocking
- Open sky for stable GPS reception
- A repeatable 30-minute loop
- Safe places to pause and manage storage
- Reliable mobile data
iAnyMove can preview multi-point Android routes for legitimate location testing and trip planning. Using mock location with Pokémon GO can violate its rules, so only simulate location where authorized and follow Niantic's terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Squawkabilly regional?
The four-color design makes distribution a major question. Confirm the official event map or encounter notes before planning trades or travel.
Which Berry should I use?
Use ordinary Pinap Berries when the catch is comfortable. Use Silver Pinap Berries when you want extra candy plus a stronger catch bonus.
Do I need a ticket?
The core event and Squawkabilly debut are part of normal event gameplay. Optional paid research may be offered, but it is not required unless the official announcement says otherwise for a specific reward.
Final advice
Treat Flying Taxi as a collection and candy event. Verify color availability, tag new catches immediately, and spread your sessions across the six-day window. Save Silver Pinap Berries for targets that are both rare and difficult to catch.
Information checked on June 15, 2026. Event details are subject to change.
