Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns! For a limited time, Trainers will be able to encounter Pikachu wearing a detective hat during Pokémon GO’s Detective Pikachu Returns Event! The event takes place from Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns!

Trainers,
Pikachu wearing a detective hat will be appearing in Pokémon GO for a limited time! Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch by completing themed Timed Research in the Detective Pikachu Returns Event. For more details on Detective Pikachu Returns, please see the official website.

Detective Pikachu Returns Event

Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Pikachu wearing a detective hat^ , Growlithe , Slowpoke wearing a hat , Alolan Exeggutor* , Magikarp* , Xatu*, Bellossom*, Lotad* , Chimecho* , Bronzor* , Ducklett, Cutiefly, Falinks

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^ You can obtain Raichu wearing a detective hat by evolving Pikachu wearing a detective hat.

Field Research task encounters

Themed Field Research tasks will be available! You can encounter the following Pokémon by completing Field Research tasks!


Sudowoodo , Snivy , Rowlet

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Collection Challenge

Take on Field Research tasks to complete the event-themed Collection Challenge!

Event Bonuses

: Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Pikachu wearing a detective hat once per day by taking snapshots.
: 2× XP for spinning PokéStops during the event.

Detective Pikachu Returns Event Timed Research

Help Professor Willow track down a “Pokémon of interest” in this Timed Research story. Complete Field Research tasks to earn an encounter with Pikachu wearing a detective hat!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

New Avatar Pose

Channel your favorite electrifying detective with the Detective Pikachu Avatar Pose, available in the store starting on October 5, 2023!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/detective-pikachu-returns-event/