Pokémon GO will celebrate World Space Week 2026 with the debut of Astronaut Pikachu, a new costumed Pokémon that will be available from Oct. 4 at 12 a.m. through Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids and can also be encountered by completing free Timed Research, with Shiny Astronaut Pikachu available for lucky Trainers. The event’s Timed Research must be completed and its rewards claimed by Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. local time, after which the research will expire.
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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