Pokémon Go anniversary event brings back costumed Pikachu from 13–20 July

Pokémon Go's "Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration" event runs from 13 to 20 July 2026, bringing back nearly all costumed Pikachu variants seen throughout the game's history. Spawns rotate every few days, with new Pikachu costumes cycling in and out. The event is a key opportunity for collectors to catch any costumed Pikachu they may have missed.