Event
Official details addedWorld Space Week 2026
Blast off with Astronaut Pikachu during World Space Week! This new costumed Pokémon makes its Pokémon GO debut in raids and free Timed Research.
Confirmed overview
What we know now
Blast off with Astronaut Pikachu during World Space Week! This new costumed Pokémon makes its Pokémon GO debut in raids and free Timed Research.
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Features
How this event works
- This global event is part of a collaboration between the European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company.
- World Space Week takes place from Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Shiny Astronaut Pikachu will be available when the costume debuts. If you’re lucky, you might encounter one in raids or from Timed Research!
Encounters
Featured Pokémon and encounters
- A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in raids or in Timed Research. Astronaut Pikachu*
- A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in raids or in Timed Research.
- Astronaut Pikachu*
- *If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
Raid schedule and bosses
- The following Pokémon will appear in raids. One-Star Raids Astronaut Pikachu*
- The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
- One-Star Raids Astronaut Pikachu*
- *If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Research
Tasks, rewards, and deadlines
- Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event. Complete the research tasks to earn an encounter with Astronaut Pikachu and more! Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event. Complete the research tasks to earn an encounter with Astronaut Pikachu and more!
- Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
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