Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

Monday July 13, 2026 10:00 AM -
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00 PM

FeaturesFeatures BonusesBonuses Wild Spawns RaidsRaids Research Go Pass

Features
Features

Event will feature three celebrations of different costumed Pikachu.

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.


Bonuses

Pikachu will appear more frequently in the wild.
Pikachu will be easier to catch during the event.


Wild Encounters

Various Pikachus wearing costumes will be found in the wild.

  • Winter Carnival Pikachu
  • Summer Style Pikachu
  • Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume

Raids
Raids

The following Pikachu will appear in raids.

In 1-star Raids

    • Dapper Pikachu with red accents
    • Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents
    • Dapper Pikachu with blue accents
    • Safari Hat Pikachu
    • Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
    • Amethyst Crown Pikachu
    • World Championships 2022 Pikachu
    • World Championships 2023 Pikachu
    • World Championships 2024 Pikachu


Research

Field Research Tasks

Complete Field Research Tasks for chances to earn encounters with various Pikachus.


Go Pass

Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration on Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, June 29, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

 

Additionally, from Saturday, June 27, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, at 7:59 p.m. local time, there’s no daily limit for how many GO Points you can earn!

 

For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.

 

For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.

 

While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.

 

ewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:00 p.m. local time

  

 

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.


  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
    Over 150,000 XP
    Lucky Egg
    Golden Razz Berries

 

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.


  • Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
    More than 350,000 XP
    Lucky Eggs
    Silver Pinap Berries
    Lure Module

Major Milestone Bonuses

Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

 

Tier 1 Bonus — Starting at Rank 10

  • 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
    Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon

    Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
    3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
    Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon

 

Tier 2 Bonus — Starting at Rank 20

2× Stardust for catching Pokémon


Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
3× Stardust for catching Pokémon


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