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Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration

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A week of costumed Pikachu, split into three back-to-back celebrations that each feature different outfits from past events. From 13 to 20 July, look for them in the wild, in one-star raids and as Field Research rewards, many with a chance to be shiny. The event has its own GO Pass, with transfer Candy and Stardust bonuses at its milestones.

Event bonuses

  • Pikachu appear more often in the wild and are easier to catch
  • Celebration 1: 13 July at 10:00 to 15 July at 10:00
  • Celebration 2: 15 July at 10:00 to 18 July at 10:00
  • Celebration 3: 18 July at 10:00 to 20 July at 20:00
  • Event-themed Field Research tasks

GO Pass

Rewards must be claimed by 22 July at 20:00. Extra bonus tasks for the pass may appear during the event.

Tier 1 (Rank 10)

  • 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon (3× with Deluxe)
  • Higher chance of Candy XL for transferring Pokémon for Trainers level 31 and up (even higher with Deluxe)

Tier 2 (Rank 20)

  • 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon (3× with Deluxe)

Other rewards

  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • More than 150,000 XP
  • Lucky Egg
  • Golden Razz Berries
  • More encounters with event-themed Pokémon (Deluxe)
  • More than 350,000 XP (Deluxe)
  • Lucky Eggs (Deluxe)
  • Silver Pinap Berries (Deluxe)
  • Lure Module (Deluxe)

Deluxe

  • GO Pass Deluxe: US$4.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks: US$6.99, also takes you to Rank 7

Web Store only

  • GO Pass Deluxe or GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks: 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass and 5 Max Potions
  • GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks Ultra Box: 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Incubator and 1 Super Incubator

In the wild

Pikachu (Tricks & Treats) Pikachu (Tricks & Treats) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 804
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 871

Pikachu evolves from Pichu for 25 Candy, and into Raichu for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Raichu X or Mega Raichu Y.

Pikachu (Winter Carnival) Pikachu (Winter Carnival) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 804
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 871

Pikachu (Winter Carnival) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Pikachu (Summer Style) Pikachu (Summer Style) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 804
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 871

Pikachu evolves from Pichu for 25 Candy, and into Raichu for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Raichu X or Mega Raichu Y.

In raids

Dapper Pikachu with red accents ✦ Shiny

Not in the game data yet. Its stats and page will appear here once it is.

Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents ✦ Shiny

Not in the game data yet. Its stats and page will appear here once it is.

Dapper Pikachu with blue accents ✦ Shiny

Not in the game data yet. Its stats and page will appear here once it is.

Pikachu (Safari Hat) Pikachu (Safari Hat) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket ✦ Shiny

Not in the game data yet. Its stats and page will appear here once it is.

Pikachu (Amethyst Crown) Pikachu (Amethyst Crown) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Pikachu (World Championships 2022) Pikachu (World Championships 2022) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Pikachu (World Championships 2023) Pikachu (World Championships 2023) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Pikachu (World Championships 2024) Pikachu (World Championships 2024) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake

Also running

Pikachu (Excavator)
Pokémon Fossil Museum – Chicago
In person
22nd May
 Ho-Oh
GO Pass: July
7th Jul
 Treecko
Pokémon GO and National Trust
Regional
18th Jul
 Mega Raichu X
Raichu Super Mega Raid Day
18th Jul

Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .