Let’s keep the party GO-ing! Costumed Pikachu arrive for the Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration event, plus event bonuses and themed raids in Pokémon GO. The event takes place from Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Keep the festivities going with the Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration event!

Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration - Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pikachu Celebrations

Celebration 1: July 13 at 10:00 a.m. to July 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Celebration 2: July 15 at 10:00 a.m. to July 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Celebration 3: July 18 at 10:00 a.m. to July 20 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

This event will feature 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!

Event Bonuses

Pikachu will appear more frequently in the wild and be easier to catch during the event. Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1 – Rank 10

• 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
• Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
• GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
• GO Pass Deluxe: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon

Tier 2 – Rank 20

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
• GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon

Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!

Wild Encounters

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume , Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit , Pikachu with summer flair , and more!

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Dapper Pikachu with red accents
Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents
Dapper Pikachu with blue accents
Pikachu wearing a safari hat
Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
Pikachu wearing an amethyst crown
World Championships 2022 Pikachu
World Championships 2023 Pikachu
World Championships 2024 Pikachu

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokemon.

GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

From Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for the Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration will be available in Pokémon GO!

GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe

A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.

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, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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.

Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone! *All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.

Featured Pokémon and Rewards

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

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• More than 150,000 XP
• Lucky Egg
• Golden Razz Berries
• And even more goodies!

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
• And even more goodies!

Pokémon GO Web Store

Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.

Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration or GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration - Can only be purchased one time. GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks - Can only be purchased one time. GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks Ultra Box - Can only be purchased one

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