Pokémon GO: How to catch Detective Pikachu in the game?

The clever electric mouse will only be available for a limited time

Pokémon GO: How to catch Detective Pikachu in the game?

The clever electric mouse will only be available for a limited time

Pokémon GO has a surprise for all its fans: Detective Pikachu is back! Yes, just like we mentioned a few days ago, the clever electric mouse will return to Pokémon GO wearing a magnifying glass and a hat.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Pikachu Returns for Nintendo Switch, Pokémon GO will have a special event. It's a celebration where trainers from all around the world can encounter Detective Pikachu and other pocket monsters that will play a starring role in the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive.

When will the Detective Pikachu event in Pokémon GO take place?

The Detective Pikachu event will be available starting at 10:00 AM local time on October 5. The celebration will conclude on October 9 at 8:00 PM local time.

This means you have 4 days to make the most of what the event has to offer. Therefore, we recommend planning your upcoming days well to squeeze the most out of the event and ensure you catch all the Pokémon.

How to capture Detective Pikachu in Pokémon GO?

Undoubtedly, the star of the event will be Detective Pikachu. So the question is: how to capture this unique Pokémon during the event? Fortunately, it's simple and much easier than last time.

In fact, there will be 2 ways to obtain Detective Pikachu in Pokémon GO. Here they are:

  • Detective Pikachu will appear as a Wild Pokémon to capture.
  • There will be Time-Limited Research Tasks where the reward will be the opportunity to catch Detective Pikachu.

At the moment, it's unknown what research tasks you'll need to complete to catch Detective Pikachu. We'll keep an eye out and inform you when we know more about it.

Are you ready to get Detective Pikachu in <em>Pokémon GO</em>?
Are you ready to get Detective Pikachu in Pokémon GO?

What Pokémon will be in the Detective Pikachu event in Pokémon GO?

It's worth mentioning that Detective Pikachu won't be the only Pokémon featured in this special event. In fact, the appearance rate of several creatures will increase. Additionally, there will be a chance to obtain other creatures through Special Research Tasks.

Here's the list:

Pokémon appearing in the wild

  • Detective Pikachu
  • Growlithe
  • Slowpoke with a hat
  • Alolan Exeggutor
  • Magikarp
  • Xatu
  • Bellosom
  • Lotad
  • Chimecho
  • Bronzor
  • Ducklett
  • Cutiefly
  • Falinks

Pokémon appearing as part of Research Tasks

  • Sudowoodo
  • Snivy
  • Rowlet

What benefits will the Detective Pikachu event in Pokémon GO offer?

As part of the event, players can earn double experience for spinning PokéStops during the event. This is the only benefit announced for the Detective Pikachu event in Pokémon GO.

It's worth mentioning that during the event, new trainer-inspired items based on Detective Pikachu will also be available.

What do you think of this news? Are you excited to get Detective Pikachu in [Pokémon GO]? Tell us in the comments.

Pokémon GO is available for devices with iOS and Android.

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