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Pikachu is set to don a fresh summer-themed outfit in a forthcoming event, creating an opportunity for trainers to capture a unique version of the beloved Pokemon during Pokémon GO Fest 2023.Taking place in London, Osaka, and New York City, Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is an exciting gathering where players can convene and encounter previously unseen Pokemon, including the elusive Diancie.
Debuting in limited-time raids at Pokemon GO Fest 2023, Mega Rayquaza will offer players the chance to Mega Evolve and learn new moves through a Special Research. Additionally, a recently uncovered Pokemon GO datamine discloses that Pikachu will sport a new summer-themed costume during an upcoming event. As Pokemon GO Fest 2023 draws nearer in August, players can also anticipate the introduction of a new mythical Pokemon.
Despite the technical issues faced by Pokemon GO's Routes feature, players can look forward to numerous opportunities to collect new Pokemon and rewards by participating in Pokemon GO Fest 2023 throughout August. The event will kick off in London and Osaka on August 4, followed by its arrival in New York City on August 18. These cities will host the event for three consecutive days, allowing players to encounter and capture new Pokemon such as the Mythical Pokemon Diancie in Pokemon GO. Those unable to attend the in-person events can wait until August 26 for the start of Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Global in their local area, where they can also catch Diancie.
A recent Pokemon GO datamine by PokeMiners has unveiled the availability of a new summer shirt costume for Pikachu during Pokemon GO Fest 2023. This costume seems to be a variant of the Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt Pikachu costume introduced during the Japan-exclusive Air Adventures Okinawa event in Pokemon GO. The datamine only provides the in-game model for the new Pikachu costume, leaving the exact method of obtaining it currently unknown. However, the findings suggest the possibility of acquiring a shiny costume variant during the annual event.
In the datamine, alongside the new Pikachu costume, there are depictions of the Mega and shiny versions of Diancie. The attendees of Pokemon GO Fest 2023 in London and Osaka will have the exclusive opportunity to catch Diancie before anyone else. Additionally, the Mega Evolution of Diancie will be available first in London and Osaka, while players in the United States and other regions will have to wait until the latter half of August.
While Pikachu's Pokemon GO Fest 2023 costume is not entirely original, it may still be a delightful surprise for some Pokemon GO fans, considering that the summer shirt was previously limited to Japan. Fans can expect Niantic to provide more information on how they can earn this costume, as the annual event is only a week away.
Mega Rayquaza, the iconic Pokemon, will finally make its worldwide debut in limited-time raids next month. Players will have the opportunity to encounter Mega Rayquaza during the highly anticipated Pokemon GO Fest 2023. Additionally, a brand new Rayquaza Special Research will be released, allowing trainers to collect Meteorites. These Meteorites will enable the Mega Evolution of Rayquaza and unlock new moves for this powerful Pokemon.
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Source: Dexerto