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Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

Event
Starts:
Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Monday, July 20, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

Keep the festivities going with three celebrations of different costumed Pikachu!

The Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration event will take place from July 13, 2026 at 10 am to July 20, 2026 at 8 pm.

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Features

Pikachu Celebrations

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!

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

Spawns

Wild Encounters

Each celebration will feature its own lineup of costumed Pikachu in the wild!

Celebration 1

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

  • shiny
    Witch Hat Pikachu
  • shiny
    Halloween Pikachu
  • shiny
    Trick or Treat Pikachu
  • shiny
    Pikachu
  • shiny
    Pikachu
  • shiny
    Summer Style Pikachu
  • shiny
    Malachite Crown Pikachu
  • shiny
    Aquamarine Crown Pikachu
  • shiny
    Dapper Pikachu with red accents
  • shiny
    Dapper Pikachu with blue accents
  • shiny
    Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents

Celebration 2

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

  • shiny
    Pikachu

Celebration 3

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

  • shiny
    Pikachu

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids

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

Research

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

  • Catch 10 Pikachu
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shinyLeaf's Hat Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyLyra's Hat Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyMay's Bow Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyRed's Hat Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
  • Catch 15 Pikachu
    REWARD
    shinyMeloetta Hat Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
  • Win 3 raids
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shinyPikachu wearing a varsity jacket
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyWorld Championships 2022 Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyWCS Shirt Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
    shinyWorld Championships 2024 Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369

GO Pass

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, 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, 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.

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

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!

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
2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL 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
3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL 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
2× Stardust for catching Pokémon

Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.

3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
3× Stardust for catching Pokémon

There is also a daily task:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon - 100 PTS

Trainers can earn up to 250 extra points daily by completing certain tasks.

  • Win a raid - 100 PTS
  • Hatch an Egg - 40 PTS
  • Catch a Pokémon - 5 PTS

GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

Rank up to encounter costumed Pikachu and earn Lucky Eggs, Golden Razz Berries, and more!

Points / rank100
BASIC
DELUXE
RANK
1
XP
XP ×2000
XP
XP ×10000
RANK
2
Pikachu
Pikachu
Pikachu
Pikachu
RANK
3
Lucky Egg
Lucky Egg ×1
Lucky Egg
Lucky Egg ×1
RANK
4
XP
XP ×2000
XP
XP ×10000
RANK
5
XP
XP ×3000
XP
XP ×10000
RANK
6
Flying Pikachu with Multicolored Balloons
Flying Multicolored Balloons Pikachu
Flying Pikachu with Multicolored Balloons
Flying Multicolored Balloons Pikachu
RANK
7
XP
XP ×3000
XP
XP ×15000
RANK
8
XP
XP ×3000
Golden Razz Berry
Golden Razz Berry ×5
RANK
9
Golden Razz Berry
Golden Razz Berry ×5
Lucky Egg
Lucky Egg ×1
RANK
10
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
RANK
11
XP
XP ×5000
XP
XP ×15000
RANK
12
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
RANK
13
XP
XP ×5000
XP
XP ×15000
RANK
14
Pinap Berry
Pinap Berry ×10
Silver Pinap Berry
Silver Pinap Berry ×5
RANK
15
Golden Razz Berry
Golden Razz Berry ×5
XP
XP ×20000
RANK
16
XP
XP ×5000
XP
XP ×20000
RANK
17
XP
XP ×5000
XP
XP ×25000
RANK
18
XP
XP ×8000
Lucky Egg
Lucky Egg ×1
RANK
19
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
RANK
20
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
RANK
21
XP
XP ×10000
XP
XP ×25000
RANK
22
XP
XP ×8000
XP
XP ×30000
RANK
23
Gracidea Pikachu
Gracidea Flower Pikachu
Gracidea Pikachu
Gracidea Flower Pikachu
RANK
24
XP
XP ×8000
XP
XP ×30000
RANK
25
Golden Razz Berry
Golden Razz Berry ×5
Lure Module
Lure Module ×1
RANK
26
XP
XP ×8000
XP
XP ×40000
RANK
27
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
RANK
28
XP
XP ×25000
XP
XP ×50000
RANK
29
Pikachu Pop Star
Pop Star Outfit Pikachu
Pikachu Pop Star
Pop Star Outfit Pikachu
RANK
30
Pikachu Rock Star
Rock Star Outfit Pikachu
Pikachu Rock Star
Rock Star Outfit Pikachu
RANK
31
XP
XP ×50
XP
XP ×100
⋯
RANK
59
XP
XP ×50
XP
XP ×100
RANK
60
XP
XP ×50000
XP
XP ×50000
BASIC
Pikachu
Flying Multicolored Balloons Pikachu
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
Gracidea Flower Pikachu
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
Pop Star Outfit Pikachu
Rock Star Outfit Pikachu
Lucky Egg×1
Golden Razz Berry×15
Pinap Berry×10
XP×100000
Ranks 31–60
XP×51450
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
DELUXE
Pikachu
Flying Multicolored Balloons Pikachu
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
Meloetta Hat Pikachu
Gracidea Flower Pikachu
Shaymin Scarf Pikachu
Pop Star Outfit Pikachu
Rock Star Outfit Pikachu
Lucky Egg×3
Golden Razz Berry×5
Silver Pinap Berry×5
Lure Module×1
XP×315000
Ranks 31–60
XP×52900
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 1 GO Pass Bonus: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Tier 2 GO Pass Bonus: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon

Sales

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 Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!

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