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 the limited-time World Space Week celebration, giving players multiple ways to capture the new costumed character.
- Free Timed Research tasks are available during the event, allowing Trainers to earn encounters with Astronaut Pikachu by completing specific objectives and earning rewards.
- Shiny Astronaut Pikachu is also available for lucky Trainers during the event; players must act quickly before the celebration ends on Saturday, October 10.
- Timed Research rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time; Trainers should complete all tasks before this expiration deadline.
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Following the announcement in August, The Pokémon Company announced further details on its cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) during the World Space Week from 4 to 10 October 2026. more
The celebration, from 4 to 10 October, seeks to spread ESA activities and inspire new generations to look into space
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