Pokémon Go 'Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration' event guide

Updated Jul 18, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT Pikachu is just so stinkin' cute Image: Scopely Explore Jump Links Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event Go Pass Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event Field Research and rewards Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event boosted spawns Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event raid targets Pokémon Go’s "Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration" update is bringing back most (if not nearly all) of the costumed Pikachu we've seen throughout the years. The event runs from July 13-20, but the spawns will shift every few days with new Pikachu rotating in and out. Below we list all the event bonuses for Pokémon Go's "Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration" event, including the spawns, and what the Pikachu look like. Update (July 18): We've added the last rotation of costumed Pikachu to this event guide. Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event Go Pass This event features a Go Pass with 30 ranks (plus 30 additional bonus ranks). Notably, you can earn a bunch of costumed Pikachu from the pass just by playing the game. As usual, you can level up the pass by winning raids, hatching eggs, and catching Pokémon. You can also earn an additional 150 points per day by catching 10 Pikachu. The notable Pikachu encounters from this pass are as follows: Rank 6: Flying/balloons Rank 12: Amethyst crown Rank 19: Meloetta hat Rank 23: Gracidea flower Rank 27: Shaymin scarf Rank 29: Pop star Rank 30: Rock star Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Additionally, you'll unlock the following bonuses at certain ranks: Rank 10: 2x candy for transferring Pokémon, and increased chance to get Candy XL for transferring Pokémon Rank 10 (deluxe): 3x candy for transferring Pokémon, and even greater increased chance to get Candy XL for transferring Pokémon Rank 20: 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon Rank 20 (deluxe): 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event Field Research and rewards Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks: Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Catch 10 Pikachu (Pikachu [Hilbert's hat], Pikachu [Hilda's hat], Pikachu [Nate's visor], Pikachu [Rosa's visor], Pikachu [Calem's hat], or Pikachu [Serena's hat] encounter) Catch 15 Pikachu (Pikachu [Shaymin scarf] encounter) Win 3 raids (Pikachu [varsity jacket], Pikachu [World Championships 2022], Pikachu [World Championships 2023], Pikachu [World Championships 2024] encounter) Note that some of the rewards from Field Research are changing as the event continues. Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event boosted spawns The costumed Pikachu that spawn in the wild will change as the event progresses, with the spawns changing at 10 a.m. in your local time. We list the spawns below: July 13-15 Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Birthday hat Witch hat Summer hat/sunglasses Party hat Halloween hat Trick or Treat Malachite crown Aquamarine crown Dapper (red) Dapper (yellow) Dapper (blue) July 15-18 Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Santa hat Winter beanie Polka dot party hat Holiday attire Flying/balloon Winter carnival Pyrite crown Quartz crown Dapper (red) Dapper (yellow) Dapper (blue) July 18-20 Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Cake hat Flower hat Flower crown Cherry blossom Party top hat Moon crown Sun crown Dapper (red) Dapper (yellow) Dapper (blue) 5th Anniversary balloon Pokémon Go 'Pikachu Celebration' event raid targets The following Pikachu will show up in one-star raids as part of the event: Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Scopely Explore Formal (red) Formal (yellow) Formal (blue) Safari hat Amethyst crown World Championships 2022 World Championships 2023 World Championships 2024 Varsity jacket