Pokemon Go has announced a brand new themed event centered around Detective Pikachu Returns for the Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything trainers need to know about this upcoming event.
Many Pokemon fans likely remember the Detective Pikachu series. The franchise first started off as a 3DS mystery adventure game and eventually spun off into a live-action movie.
Now, a sequel to the 3DS title called Detective Pikachu Returns is nearing release on Nintendo Switch, and Pokemon Go is celebrating with a themed event.
The Detective Pikachu Returns event will feature new costumed Pokemon, in-game bonuses, and much more, so here’s everything fans need to know about this upcoming themed event.
Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns event dates & times
According to the Pokemon Go blog, the Detective Pikachu Returns event begins on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10 AM and runs until Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8 PM local time.
Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns Wild encounters
Here are the Pokemon that will spawn during the Detective Pikachu Returns event:
- Pikachu (wearing a detective hat)*
- Growlithe*
- Slowpoke (wearing a hat)*
- Alolan Exeggutor*
- Magikarp*
- Xatu*
- Bellossom
- Lotad*
- Chimecho*
- Bronzor*
- Ducklett
- Cutiefly
- Falinks
Pokemon marked with an * may appear as shiny
Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns Field Research task encounters
During the event, trainers will be able to complete Field Research tasks to encounter the following Pokemon:
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- Sudowoodo*
- Snivy*
- Rowlet
Pokemon marked with an * may appear as shiny
Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns free Timed Research tasks
For the free Timed Research quest, trainers will be able to complete tasks to earn items, stardust, and encounters with Pikachu wearing a detective hat.
Being that it’s a Timed Research, it must be completed with all rewards claimed by Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8 PM local time.
Pokemon Go Detective Pikachu Returns bonuses
During the event, there will be the following bonuses for trainers to enjoy:
- Surprise encounters with Pikachu wearing a detective hat once per day by taking snapshots
- 2x XP for spinning PokeStops
Pokemon Go will also have a new Detective Pikachu Avatar Pose added to the shop to customize your avatar.
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