Pokemon GO: Unleashing Detective Pikachu's Ultimate Event Guide

To commemorate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on the Nintendo Switch on October 6th, Pokemon GO is organizing a game-focused event. This event offers players the opportunity to earn enticing rewards, bonuses, and even a Pikachu donning a detective hat to correspond with the character in the new game. This reference links back to the Detective Pikachu game on the 3Ds.

Additionally, the event will introduce timed research tasks, which players can complete to encounter the Pikachu wearing the detective hat more frequently. With plenty of activities and attractions planned for these few eventful days, be sure to keep reading for a comprehensive guide on what to do and be mindful of during this period in Pokemon GO.

Detective Pikachu Returns Complete Guide

Wild encounters

Attention trainers! Make sure to mark your calendars for the highly-anticipated Detective Pikachu Returns event in Pokemon GO. Starting from Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you'll have the incredible opportunity to dive into a plethora of exciting timed research tasks, bonuses, and fabulous rewards.

During this event, trainers will be able to enjoy fantastic perks such as double XP and a surge in encounters with the illustrious Detective Pikachu. To heighten the excitement, keep your eyes peeled for exclusive, limited-time Pokemon spawns throughout the event's duration. Curious to know more about how this event will unfold and which Pokemon you may encounter? Read on for all the juicy details.

Pikachu wearing a detective hat (shiny form available)

Growlithe (shiny form available)

Slowpoke wearing a hat (shiny form available)

Alolan Exeggutor (shiny form available)

Magikarp (shiny form available)

Xatu

Bellossom

Lotad (shiny form available)

Chimecho (shiny form available)

Bronzor (shiny form available)

Ducklett

Cutiefly

Falinks

Field Research task encounters

Sudowoodo

Snivy

Rowlet

Detective Pikachu Returns Event Timed Research

Trainers can contribute a "Pokemon of interest" to the Professor during the Timed Research storyline. Completing this task grants players the opportunity to encounter Detective Pikachu. It's important to note that the Timed Research will expire, so participants must finish it before the event concludes on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Additionally, players have the chance to acquire an exclusive avatar pose for their character from the in-game shop during the event. Remember, trainers must play between Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to join in on the fun. Don't forget to also check out Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch.

Pokemon GO is available on mobile devices.