European Space Agency Event: Astronaut Pikachu, Raids and Research
Pokémon GO has partnered with the European Space Agency for an event that includes Astronaut Pikachu, research, and space-themed Pokémon, featuring museum gameplay and Field Research. As part of this collaboration, a Pikachu plush was previously sent to space, spending 67 days aboard the International Space Station, as reported by dexerto. The event will run from October 4, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with Astronaut Pikachu appearing in one-star raids at participating museums. During the opening week, players can also expect boosted wild encounters.
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European Space Agency Event: Astronaut Pikachu, Raids and Research
Pokémon GO is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) for an event featuring Astronaut Pikachu, research, and space-themed Pokémon. Museum gameplay runs from October 4, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with Field Research and boosted wild encounters available during the opening week. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids at the participating museums from […] The post European Space Agenc
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