Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
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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
Wild Encounters
The following costumed Pikachu appear more frequently in the wild during the event. Event-themed Pikachu have an increased chance of being Shiny — if you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
- Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
- Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit
- Pikachu with summer flair
- and more
One-Star Raids
The following costumed Pikachu appear in One-Star Raids during the event. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
- Dapper Pikachu with red, yellow, and blue accents
- Pikachu wearing a safari hat
- Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
- Pikachu wearing an amethyst crown
- Pikachu from the Pokémon World Championships 2022, 2023, and 2024
Pikachu (GO Fest 2025 (Goggles Red))
Field Research
GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
Trainers automatically receive GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration when the event begins — a free, limited-time progression track. Collect GO Points to increase your rank and earn rewards.
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock additional event bonuses, including extra Candy and Stardust (shown in the bonuses above).
The free GO Pass includes:
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- More than 150,000 XP
- A Lucky Egg
- Golden Razz Berries
- And even more goodies
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe (US$4.99) earn additional rewards and faster progression. GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks (US$6.99) also automatically advances you to Rank 7.
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.
Pokémon GO Web Store
PaidGO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store activates as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
