Happy Birthday, Professor Willow

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