Pikachu wearing a party hat appears in Pokémon GO to celebrate Pokémon Day 2017

Pokémon GO players will want to keep an eye out for a special Pikachu wearing a party hat to celebrate Pokémon Day 2017. Pikachu is set to lead the upcoming celebration through the immensely-popular mobile game. From February 26 at 1 p.m. PST to March 6 at 1 p.m. PST, any Pikachu you encounter in the … Continue reading Pikachu wearing a party hat appears in Pokémon GO to celebrate Pokémon Day 2017

Holiday Pikachu can no longer be found in Pokemon GO

The last chance to find and catch Holiday Pikachu in Pokemon GO was earlier today, January 3. These limited-edition Pikachu are permanently wearing festive hats and will retain them even after evolving into Raichu. You can still take advantage of the second half of Pokemon GO's first year-end event, which is running through the afternoon … Continue reading Holiday Pikachu can no longer be found in Pokemon GO

Holiday Pikachu’s duration in Pokemon GO has been extended

As part of the recently-announced year-end event for Pokemon GO, the time period to catch Holiday Pikachu has been extended. Originally scheduled to last until December 29, these limited-edition Pikachu can now be found through the afternoon of January 3, 2017. Developer Niantic recently confirmed that a Raichu that evolves from Holiday Pikachu will still … Continue reading Holiday Pikachu’s duration in Pokemon GO has been extended

Pokemon GO load screen updated to display altered female Trainer pose

Pokemon GO's holiday-themed load screen, which debuted last week, has been updated to display an altered female Trainer pose. You can compare them for yourself in the image above. That's not all that was changed, however. The Christmas lights design around the giant Poké Ball shape now features a different pattern. Developer Niantic has yet to … Continue reading Pokemon GO load screen updated to display altered female Trainer pose

How to find Holiday Pikachu in Pokemon GO

For a limited time, Pokemon GO players can find limited-edition Holiday Pikachu all over the world. These special Pokemon are donning a festive hat to celebrate the 2016 holiday season and will be available until December 29 at around 10 a.m. PST. To find out how you can get your very own Santa Hat-wearing Pikachu, … Continue reading How to find Holiday Pikachu in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO’s new festive artwork features Holiday Pikachu and more Pokemon

Pokemon GO's load screen screen has been updated with holiday-themed artwork, featuring Holiday Pikachu at the forefront, a female trainer, Clefairy, Eevee and Snorlax. The featured Pokemon are shown working together to put up Christmas lights in the shape of a giant Poké Ball, powered via the electricity-storing pouches on Pikachu's cheeks. Pokemon GO recently added … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s new festive artwork features Holiday Pikachu and more Pokemon

You can now find limited-edition festive Pikachu in Pokemon GO

In addition to today's addition of more Pokemon, Pokemon GO players can now find limited-edition Pikachu all over the world. These Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the 2016 holiday season and will be available until December 29 at 10 a.m. PST. Developer Niantic encourages fans to use the Pokémon GO AR camera when … Continue reading You can now find limited-edition festive Pikachu in Pokemon GO