Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
Keep the festivities going with three celebrations of different costumed Pikachu!
The Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration event will take place from July 13, 2026 at 10 am to July 20, 2026 at 8 pm.
Features 
Pikachu Celebrations
This event will feature three celebrations of different costumed Pikachu. Keep an eye out and see how many different costumed Pikachu you can find in the wild and in Field Research tasks!
Celebration 1: Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Celebration 2: Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Celebration 3: Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Bonuses 
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume, Pikachu wearing a Winter Carnival outfit, Pikachu with summer flair, and more!
Pikachu wearing a Tricks & Treats costume
Winter Carnival Pikachu
Summer Style Pikachu
Raids 
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Dapper Pikachu with red accents
Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents
Dapper Pikachu with blue accents
Safari Hat Pikachu
Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket
Amethyst Crown Pikachu
World Championships 2022 Pikachu
World Championships 2023 Pikachu
World Championships 2024 Pikachu
Research 
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Pass 
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive GO Pass: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration on Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- More than 150,000 XP
- Lucky Egg
- Golden Razz Berries
- And even more goodies!
Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.
- Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
- More than 350,000 XP
- Lucky Eggs
- Silver Pinap Berries
- Lure Module
- And even more goodies!
Major Milestone Bonuses
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.
Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 10
Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 20
Upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration or GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
