Pokémon GO partners with the European Space Agency
Special Pokémon GO gameplay will be available at the following locations. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids at the participating museums. Trainers who successfully complete these in-person raids will have the opportunity to catch Astronaut Pikachu* with a special Location Background commemorating their visit. From October 4 to October 10, 2026, spin PokéStops at participating museums to receive event-themed Field Research tasks. Complete those research tasks for rewards and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Some Pokémon encountered through Field Research may have a special Location Background. Look to the skies, Trainers! From October 4 to October 10, 2026, these event-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently around participating locations.
Special Pokémon GO gameplay will be available at the following locations. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids at the participating museums. Trainers who successfully complete these in-person raids will have the opportunity to catch Astronaut Pikachu* with a special Location Background commemorating their visit. From October 4 to October 10, 2026, spin PokéStops at participating museums to receive event-themed Field Research tasks. Complete those research tasks for rewards and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Some Pokémon encountered through Field Research may have a special Location Background. Look to the skies, Trainers! From October 4 to October 10, 2026, these event-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently around participating locations.
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Features
How this event works
Catalog classification: Regional event. Confirmed dates are shown in your selected time mode above.
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Encounters
Featured Pokémon and encounters
Get ready to blast off for adventure! Pokémon GO is teaming up with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a special celebration of space and exploration across Europe.
From October 4, 2026, to April 30, 2027, Trainers visiting participating science and space museums can discover special Pokémon GO gameplay inspired by the wonders of space, including encounters with Astronaut Pikachu!
Special Pokémon GO gameplay will be available at the following locations. Science Museum – London, England Cité de l’espace – Toulouse, France Deutsches Museum – Nuremberg, Germany Museu de les Ciències – València, Spain Space Expo – Noordwijk, Netherlands Euro Space Center – Transinne, Belgium
Special Pokémon GO gameplay will be available at the following locations.
Look to the skies, Trainers! From October 4 to October 10, 2026, these event-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently around participating locations. Pikachu* Clefairy* Magnemite* Starmie* Lunatone* Solrock* Elgyem* Blipbug *If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Look to the skies, Trainers! From October 4 to October 10, 2026, these event-themed Pokémon will appear more frequently around participating locations.
Pikachu*
Clefairy*
Magnemite*
Starmie*
Lunatone*
Solrock*
Elgyem*
Blipbug
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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Raids
Raid schedule and bosses
Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids at the participating museums. Trainers who successfully complete these in-person raids will have the opportunity to catch Astronaut Pikachu* with a special Location Background commemorating their visit.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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Research
Tasks, rewards, and deadlines
Explore the museums anytime between October 4, 2026, and April 30, 2027, to unlock exciting Timed Research. Complete research tasks for rewards and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Some Pokémon encountered through Timed Research may have a special Location Background.
From October 4 to October 10, 2026, spin PokéStops at participating museums to receive event-themed Field Research tasks. Complete those research tasks for rewards and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. Some Pokémon encountered through Field Research may have a special Location Background.
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