Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration
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Featured Pokemon
Boosted spawns while the event is running
Raid bosses
Bosses in gyms for the length of the event
Event bonuses
Active for every trainer while the event runs
Pikachu will appear more frequently in the wild.Pikachu will be easier to catch during the event.
Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 102× Candy for transferring PokémonIncreased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Candy for transferring PokémonEven greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonTier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 202× Stardust for catching PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
2× Candy for transferring PokémonIncreased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Candy for transferring PokémonEven greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon
2× Stardust for catching PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Shiny Pokemon
Shiny forms you can encounter during this event
Event guide
Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration was a Pokémon GO event with 3 featured Pokémon and 137 raid bosses. Here's what's actually worth your time, which bonuses to stack, and whether it's worth clearing your schedule for.
What to prioritise
This is more of a casual, collection-focused event than a competitive one — there's nothing here that'll shake up your raid or PvP roster, so play it for the shinies and the fun.
Bonuses worth using
This event runs 4 bonuses, including Pikachu will appear more frequently in the wild.Pikachu will be easier to catch during the event., Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 102× Candy for transferring PokémonIncreased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Candy for transferring PokémonEven greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonTier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 202× Stardust for catching PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Stardust for catching Pokémon and 2× Candy for transferring PokémonIncreased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring PokémonUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.3× Candy for transferring PokémonEven greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon. To squeeze the most out of them, pop a Star Piece to multiply the stardust and run Pinap Berries on your catches to bank extra candy.
Shiny hunting
With 12 shiny forms in the pool, this is a solid shiny-hunting opportunity — increased spawns mean more checks per hour, so prioritise volume and don't skip the ones you already have.
Is it worth your time?
Optional, but nice for collectors. Nothing here is essential for your competitive roster, but the shiny odds and featured spawns make it a pleasant, low-pressure window. Note: this event has already ended — it's kept here for reference and for when it returns.
Event details sourced from the official announcement and cross-checked against the in-game news feed.