Happy Birthday, Professor Willow! - Pokemon GO

Tuesday, Jul 21, 202610:00 AM - 8:00 PM local

Shinies Available!

Wish Professor Willow a very happy birthday with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu! On July 21, 2026, find his special costumed Pikachu in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and raids — with a chance to encounter a shiny!

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Event Features

Pokémon Debut: Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu

A brand-new costumed Pikachu makes its debut! Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu will appear in Field Research, Timed Research, snapshot surprises, and 1-Star raids. You might even encounter a Shiny one, or one with a team leader–specific Special Background!

Snapshot Surprises

Take GO Snapshots during the event to encounter Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu as a surprise!

Free Timed Research

A free Timed Research opportunity is available during the event. Rewards include encounters with Professor Willow's assistant Pikachu, 1 Lucky Egg, 1 Star Piece, and more. Research tasks must be completed and rewards claimed by Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses (10 AM-8 PM)

New Shiny Debuts

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Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu

Raid Bosses

1-Star Raids

Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu

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Research

Field Research Tasks

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TaskReward

Field Research taskProfessor Willow's Assistant Pikachu encounter

Field Research taskLucky Egg

Field Research taskPokéCoins

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