High Zaptitude 2026 Recap: Shiny Tadbulb, Wattrel and 2km Toxel
By Matt · Published · Updated High Zaptitude ran from 13 to 18 January 2026. Shiny Tadbulb debuted, shiny boosted in 2km eggs, Wattrel appeared in the wild once the Global Challenge reached level 2 (evolving into Kilowattrel with 50 Candy), and Toxel moved from 10km to 2km eggs, with a paid ticket for half hatch distance.
A new Pokémon and a new shiny, and it was shiny boosted too.
When it ran
13 to 18 January 2026.
What was featured
- Shiny Tadbulb debuted in 2km eggs, shiny boosted. It doesn’t look very different, but shiny Bellibolt looks fantastic.
- Global Challenge: once it reached level 2, Wattrel appeared in the wild. It evolves into Kilowattrel with 50 Candy. The challenge also gave bonus XP and Stardust for catching and hatching.
- Toxel moved from 10km eggs to 2km eggs.
- A paid ticket gave half hatch distance.
Matt's takeShiny Tadbulb being shiny boosted on day one was a huge offering, and a chance at shiny Toxel from 2km eggs was exciting for me too.
FAQ
When was High Zaptitude 2026?
From 13 to 18 January 2026.
How did you get shiny Tadbulb?
From 2km eggs, where it debuted shiny boosted.
How did you get Wattrel?
In the wild, once the Global Challenge reached level 2. It evolves into Kilowattrel with 50 Candy.
Where was Toxel during High Zaptitude?
In 2km eggs instead of 10km eggs.
Get Matt's full take
The extended write-up on Patreon has Matt’s commentary, what to prioritise and Matt’s own plan.