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Happy Birthday, Professor Willow!

Event
Starts:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

Wish Professor Willow a very happy birthday with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu!

The Happy Birthday, Professor Willow! event will take place on July 21, 2026 from 10 am to 8 pm.

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Features

Pokémon Debut

A new costumed Pokémon will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday!

  • shiny
    Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!

Snapshot Surprises

Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu by taking 2 snapshots.

  • shiny
    Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a team-specific Special Background!

^Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu will be available in raids until July 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Research

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research will be available!

Complete Field Research tasks to earn rewards such as PokéCoins, Incense, Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, and encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu!

Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu and first partner Pokémon can have a team-specific Special Background.

  • Catch 10 Pokémon
    REWARD
    shinyProfessor Willow's assistant Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369
  • Catch 100 Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    ×10
    PokéCoin ×10
    ×1
    Lucky Egg ×1
    ×1
    Star Piece ×1
    +2
    ×1
    Lure Module ×1
    ×1
    Incense ×1
  • Spin 50 PokéStops or Gyms
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    ×10
    PokéCoin ×10
    ×1
    Lucky Egg ×1
    ×1
    Star Piece ×1
    +2
    ×1
    Lure Module ×1
    ×1
    Incense ×1
  • Complete 5 Field Research tasks
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    ×10
    PokéCoin ×10
    ×1
    Lucky Egg ×1
    ×1
    Star Piece ×1
    +2
    ×1
    Lure Module ×1
    ×1
    Incense ×1

The Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition Field Research tasks are also available during this event.

  • Catch 5 Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    ×10
    Poké Ball ×10
    ×5
    Great Ball ×5
    ×3
    Ultra Ball ×3
  • Catch 10 Pokémon
    POSSIBLE REWARDS
    shinyBulbasaur
    Max CP
    477
    Min CP
    442
    shinyCharmander
    Max CP
    420
    Min CP
    387
    shinySquirtle
    Max CP
    405
    Min CP
    372
    +24
    shinyChikorita
    Max CP
    400
    Min CP
    368
    shinyCyndaquil
    Max CP
    420
    Min CP
    387
    shinyTotodile
    Max CP
    485
    Min CP
    449
    shinyTreecko
    Max CP
    451
    Min CP
    417
    shinyTorchic
    Max CP
    468
    Min CP
    433
    shinyMudkip
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    447
    shinyTurtwig
    Max CP
    508
    Min CP
    472
    shinyChimchar
    Max CP
    410
    Min CP
    377
    shinyPiplup
    Max CP
    460
    Min CP
    426
    shinySnivy
    Max CP
    364
    Min CP
    333
    shinyTepig
    Max CP
    464
    Min CP
    428
    shinyOshawott
    Max CP
    448
    Min CP
    413
    shinyChespin
    Max CP
    469
    Min CP
    434
    shinyFennekin
    Max CP
    440
    Min CP
    406
    shinyFroakie
    Max CP
    425
    Min CP
    392
    shinyRowlet
    Max CP
    453
    Min CP
    418
    shinyLitten
    Max CP
    443
    Min CP
    409
    shinyPopplio
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    448
    Grookey
    Max CP
    465
    Min CP
    430
    Scorbunny
    Max CP
    470
    Min CP
    434
    Sobble
    Max CP
    470
    Min CP
    434
    shinySprigatito
    Max CP
    435
    Min CP
    401
    shinyFuecoco
    Max CP
    483
    Min CP
    447
    shinyQuaxly
    Max CP
    460
    Min CP
    425
  • Win a raid
    REWARD
    shinyProfessor Willow's assistant Pikachu
    Max CP
    402
    Min CP
    369

Willow's Birthday Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu
  • 1 Lucky Egg
  • 1 Star Piece
  • and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

STEP
1
Willow's Birthday Research (1/3)
Catch 10 Pokémon
×21
Poké Ball ×21
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
×3
Fast TM ×3
Make 10 Nice Throws
×3
Silver Pinap Berry ×3

REWARDS

721 XP
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
×721
STEP
2
Willow's Birthday Research (2/3)
Catch 10 Pokémon
×21
Great Ball ×21
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
×3
Charged TM ×3
Send 3 Gifts to friends
×21
Ultra Ball ×21

REWARDS

721 XP
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
×721
STEP
3
Willow's Birthday Research (3/3)
Catch 10 Pokémon
×1
Lucky Egg ×1
Complete 3 Field Research tasks
×1
Star Piece ×1
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
×1
Lure Module ×1

REWARDS

721 XP
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
×721
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