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Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

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Featured Pokémon
ShinyPikachu (Rock Star)

Pikachu (Rock Star)
ShinyPikachu (Pop Star)

Pikachu (Pop Star)
ShinyPikachu (Safari 2020)

Pikachu (Safari 2020)
ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2022))

Pikachu (World Championships (2022))

Celebrate Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary with the Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration, from Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Costumed Pikachu from across the years appear in the wild, in One-Star Raids, and in Field Research throughout three back-to-back celebrations. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!


Bonuses

encounter
Pikachu will appear more frequently in the wild and be easier to catch during the event.
GO Pass
candy
Rank 10 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
candyxl
Rank 10 Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
stardust
Rank 20 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
GO Pass Deluxe
candy
Rank 10 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
candyxl
Rank 10 Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
stardust
Rank 20 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Pikachu Celebrations

This event features three celebrations of different costumed Pikachu.

Keep an eye out and see how many different costumed Pikachu you can find in the wild and in Field Research tasks during each celebration!

Celebration 1

Monday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time

Celebration 2

Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time

Celebration 3

Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time

Field Research: Celebration 1
Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks are available from Monday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Complete them to earn encounters with costumed Pikachu — if you’re lucky, one might be Shiny!

  • Catch 10 PikachuPossiblePikachu (Leaf's Hat)ShinyPikachu (Leaf's Hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Lyra's Hat)ShinyPikachu (Lyra's Hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Gotour 2023 Bandana)ShinyPikachu (Gotour 2023 Bandana)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Red's Hat)ShinyPikachu (Red's Hat)CP 369 - 402
  • Catch 15 PikachuPossiblePikachu (Gofest 2021)ShinyPikachu (Gofest 2021)CP 369 - 402
  • Win 3 raidsPossiblePikachu (World Championships (2025))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2025))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2022))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2022))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2023))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2023))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2024))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2024))CP 369 - 402
Field Research: Celebration 2
Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks are available from Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Complete them to earn encounters with costumed Pikachu — if you’re lucky, one might be Shiny!

These encounters are based on datamined information and may still be adjusted by Niantic.
  • Catch 10 PikachuPossiblePikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Akari’s kerchief))ShinyPikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Akari’s kerchief))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Gotour 2023 Hat)ShinyPikachu (Gotour 2023 Hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Dawn’s hat))ShinyPikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Dawn’s hat))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Ethan's Hat)ShinyPikachu (Ethan's Hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Lucas’s hat))ShinyPikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Lucas’s hat))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Gotour 2023 Bandana)ShinyPikachu (Gotour 2023 Bandana)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Rei’s cap))ShinyPikachu (GO Tour 2024: Sinnoh (Rei’s cap))CP 369 - 402
  • Catch 15 PikachuPossiblePikachu (Gofest 2022)ShinyPikachu (Gofest 2022)CP 369 - 402
  • Win 3 raidsPossiblePikachu (World Championships (2025))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2025))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2022))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2022))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2023))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2023))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2024))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2024))CP 369 - 402
Field Research: Celebration 3
Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks are available from Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Complete them to earn encounters with costumed Pikachu — if you’re lucky, one might be Shiny!

  • Catch 10 PikachuPossiblePikachu (Calem’s Hat)ShinyPikachu (Calem’s Hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Hilbert’s hat)ShinyPikachu (Hilbert’s hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Hilda’s hat)ShinyPikachu (Hilda’s hat)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Nate’s visor)ShinyPikachu (Nate’s visor)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Rosa’s visor)ShinyPikachu (Rosa’s visor)CP 369 - 402Pikachu (Serena’s Hat)ShinyPikachu (Serena’s Hat)CP 369 - 402
  • Catch 15 PikachuPossiblePikachu (GO Fest 2022)ShinyPikachu (GO Fest 2022)CP 369 - 402
  • Win 3 raidsPossiblePikachu (World Championships (2025))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2025))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2022))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2022))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2023))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2023))CP 369 - 402Pikachu (World Championships (2024))ShinyPikachu (World Championships (2024))CP 369 - 402
GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
GO Pass

Trainers automatically receive GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration when the event begins — a free, limited-time progression track. Collect GO Points to climb the reward track and earn rewards through Rank 60.

The free GO Pass includes more than 150,000 XP, a Lucky Egg, Golden Razz Berries, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more. Upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe (US$4.99) for upgraded rewards and faster progression — more than 350,000 XP, Lucky Eggs, Silver Pinap Berries, a Lure Module, additional encounters, and more.

GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks (US$6.99) also automatically advances you to Rank 7. Deluxe rewards replace, and do not stack with, the Free reward at the same rank.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time — be sure to claim them before they’re gone.

RankFree Deluxe
1
FreeXP2000XP
DeluxeXP10000XP
2
FreePikachuPikachuCP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachuPikachuCP 369 - 402
3
FreeLucky Egg1Lucky Egg
DeluxeLucky Egg1Lucky Egg
4
FreeXP2000XP
DeluxeXP10000XP
5
FreeXP3000XP
DeluxeXP10000XP
6
FreePikachu (Flying)Pikachu (Flying)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (Flying)Pikachu (Flying)CP 369 - 402
7
FreeXP3000XP
DeluxeXP15000XP
8
FreeXP3000XP
DeluxeGolden Razz Berry5Golden Razz Berry
9
FreeGolden Razz Berry5Golden Razz Berry
DeluxeLucky Egg1Lucky Egg
10
Major Milestone
Tier 1 Bonus
Basic2× Candy for transferring Pokémon · Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Deluxe3× Candy for transferring Pokémon · Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
11
FreeXP5000XP
DeluxeXP15000XP
12
FreePikachu (GO Fest 2023 (E))Pikachu (GO Fest 2023 (E))CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (GO Fest 2023 (E))Pikachu (GO Fest 2023 (E))CP 369 - 402
13
FreeXP5000XP
DeluxeXP15000XP
14
FreePinap Berry10Pinap Berry
DeluxeSilver Pinap Berry5Silver Pinap Berry
15
FreeGolden Razz Berry5Golden Razz Berry
DeluxeXP20000XP
16
FreeXP5000XP
DeluxeXP20000XP
17
FreeXP5000XP
DeluxeXP25000XP
18
FreeXP8000XP
DeluxeLucky Egg1Lucky Egg
19
FreePikachu (Gofest 2021)Pikachu (Gofest 2021)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (Gofest 2021)Pikachu (Gofest 2021)CP 369 - 402
20
Major Milestone
Tier 2 Bonus
Basic2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Deluxe3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
21
FreeXP10000XP
DeluxeXP25000XP
22
FreeXP8000XP
DeluxeXP30000XP
23
FreePikachu (Gofest 2022)Pikachu (Gofest 2022)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (Gofest 2022)Pikachu (Gofest 2022)CP 369 - 402
24
FreeXP8000XP
DeluxeXP30000XP
25
FreeGolden Razz Berry5Golden Razz Berry
DeluxeLure Module1Lure Module
26
FreeXP8000XP
DeluxeXP40000XP
27
FreePikachu (GO Fest 2022)Pikachu (GO Fest 2022)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (GO Fest 2022)Pikachu (GO Fest 2022)CP 369 - 402
28
FreeXP25000XP
DeluxeXP50000XP
29
FreePikachu (Pop Star)Pikachu (Pop Star)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (Pop Star)Pikachu (Pop Star)CP 369 - 402
30
FreePikachu (Rock Star)Pikachu (Rock Star)CP 369 - 402
DeluxePikachu (Rock Star)Pikachu (Rock Star)CP 369 - 402
31–59
FreeXP50XP
DeluxeXP100XP
60
FreeXP50000XP
DeluxeXP50000XP
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GO Pass Deluxe

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GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store activates as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Live Event Stats
LIVE

Here you’ll find an overview of the live stats for "Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration". These statistics were last updated on Monday, July 20, 2026 a 18:45.

Encounters

The 10 Pokémon appearing most frequently in the wild right now.

1 Pikachu (Flying (5th Aniversary))
Pikachu (Flying (5th Aniversary))
Shiny
15.93M
2 Pikachu (Sun Crown)
Pikachu (Sun Crown)
Shiny
15.93M
3 Pikachu (Moon Crown)
Pikachu (Moon Crown)
Shiny
15.92M
4 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Yellow))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Yellow))
Shiny
12.47M
5 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Blue))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Blue))
Shiny
12.45M
6 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Red))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Red))
Shiny
12.45M
7 Pikachu (Winter)
Pikachu (Winter)
Shiny
8.99M
8 Pikachu (Flying)
Pikachu (Flying)
Shiny
8.99M
9 Pikachu (Quartz Crown)
Pikachu (Quartz Crown)
Shiny
8.99M
10 Pikachu (Pyrite Crown)
Pikachu (Pyrite Crown)
Shiny
8.98M
Shiny Encounters

The 10 Shinies appearing most frequently in the wild right now.

1 Pikachu (Sun Crown)
Pikachu (Sun Crown)
1 in 128
57.20K
2 Pikachu (Flying (5th Aniversary))
Pikachu (Flying (5th Aniversary))
1 in 128
57.15K
3 Pikachu (Moon Crown)
Pikachu (Moon Crown)
1 in 128
57.06K
4 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Yellow))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Yellow))
1 in 129
44.55K
5 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Blue))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Blue))
1 in 129
44.43K
6 Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Red))
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Red))
1 in 129
44.33K
7 Pikachu (Quartz Crown)
Pikachu (Quartz Crown)
1 in 128
32.21K
8 Pikachu (Flying)
Pikachu (Flying)
1 in 129
32.00K
9 Pikachu (Winter)
Pikachu (Winter)
1 in 129
31.92K
10 Pikachu (Pyrite Crown)
Pikachu (Pyrite Crown)
1 in 130
31.82K
From the moment an event begins, we keep track of how often Pokémon appear and how often they show up as shiny. Live event stats give you a clear and realistic view of your chances to find a specific Pokémon — and maybe even its shiny version!