Happy Birthday, Professor Willow!
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.
Features 
Pokémon Debut
A new costumed Pokémon will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday!
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
You might even encounter a Shiny one or one with a team leader–specific Special Background—if you’re lucky!
Snapshot Surprises
Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu by taking snapshots.
Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
Raids 
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
- Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu
Research 
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research will be available!
Complete Field Research tasks to earn rewards such as PokéCoins, Lucky Eggs, additional encounters with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu, and more!
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×1Lucky Egg ×1 - ???REWARD
×PokéCoin ×
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.
