Event
Professor Willow's Birthday
Professor Willow's Birthday
07.21 (Local time 10:00 – 20:00)
Celebrate Professor Willow's birthday with Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu. Encounter it through Field Research, Timed Research, GO Snapshot surprises, and raids—and if you're lucky, a Shiny one or one appearing with a team leader background.
⭐Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu costume appears
⭐Chance to encounter a Shiny Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu
⭐Appears in Field Research, Timed Research, GO Snapshot, and raids
⭐May appear with a team leader background
Featured Pokémon
Event field research
Complete the Timed Research
Pokémon encounters
Candy & items
Lucky Egg
Star Piece
Field Research
Pokémon encounters
Candy & items
PokéCoins
Lucky Egg
Event bonuses
•Timed Research rewards: 1 Lucky Egg + 1 Star Piece
•Field Research rewards: PokéCoins + Lucky Eggs
•Chance to encounter a Shiny Professor Willow's Assistant Pikachu
Tips
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The Timed Research can be completed until 8:00 p.m. local time on July 27, so you have a week even if you don't finish on event day.
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Chasing a Shiny Assistant Pikachu? Cycle Field Research, raids, and GO Snapshots as much as you can.
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Taking a GO Snapshot can trigger a surprise Assistant Pikachu appearance—be sure to snap one during the event.