Happy Birthday, Professor Willow
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A one-day celebration of Professor Willow's birthday on 21 July, marking the debut of Pikachu dressed as Professor Willow's assistant. The new costumed Pikachu can be found through Field and Timed Research, in raids and as a snapshot surprise, and may be shiny or carry a team-specific Special Background. Its raid appearances continue until 27 July.
Event bonuses
- Free Timed Research with encounters with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu, a Lucky Egg, a Star Piece and more; tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by 27 July at 20:00 local time
- Event Field Research rewarding PokéCoins, Lucky Eggs, encounters with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu and more
- Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu can appear with a team-specific Special Background
- Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu in one-star raids until 27 July at 20:00 local time
Research encounters
Pikachu (Professor Willow’s Assistant)
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Research reward (level 15) | 369 | 402 |
Pikachu (Professor Willow’s Assistant) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
In raids
Pikachu (Professor Willow’s Assistant)
✦ Shiny
| Encounter | Min CP | 100% IV |
|---|---|---|
| Caught (level 20) | 493 | 536 |
| Weather boosted (level 25) | 616 | 670 |
Top counters
- Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
- Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
- Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
- Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
- Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
- Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Also running
Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .