Astronaut Pikachu Arrives in Pokémon GO During World Space Week
Trainers can catch Astronaut Pikachu in One-Star Raid Battles and Free Timed Research, with a Shiny version also available.
- World Space Week 2026 features a new costumed Astronaut Pikachu, available for Trainers to encounter from Sunday, October 4 through Saturday, October 10 in the game.
- Trainers can encounter Astronaut Pikachu in One-Star Raid Battles during this limited-time World Space Week celebration, providing multiple ways to catch the costumed character.
- Free Timed Research tasks are also available during the event, allowing Trainers to earn encounters with Astronaut Pikachu by completing specific research objectives.
- Shiny Astronaut Pikachu is available for lucky Trainers to encounter; players must act quickly as the event concludes on Saturday, October 10.
- Timed Research rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, or Trainers will forfeit all associated encounters and bonuses.
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