Detective Pikachu Returns is an in-game event that runs from Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time. During the event, Pikachu wearing a detective hat will be appearing in Pokémon GO for a limited time!
Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch by completing event-themed Timed and Field Research in the Detective Pikachu Returns Event. Don’t miss out on the new shiny hat Slowpoke and Pikachu!
Event information
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Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Pikachu wearing a detective hat once per day by taking snapshots.
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2× XP for spinning PokéStops during the event
New Shiny Costume Pokémon
Pikachu wearing a Detective hat, and Slowpoke wearing a Hat will be available during the event and can be shiny!
| Slowpoke | Pikachu | Raichu | |
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Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event. Select Pokémon will be wearing a hat, including Detective Hat Pikachu and Cowboy Hat Slowpoke!
Collection Challenge
Take on Field Research tasks to complete the event-themed Collection Challenge. Here’s how to complete the Detective Pikachu Returns collection challenge:
Collection Challenge: Detective Pikachu Returns
Rewards:
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1000×
Stardust
Detective Pikachu Returns Event Field Research
The following Pokémon will be available as rewards for completing event themed field research during the event:
| Task | Reward |
| Catch a Pokémon with Weather Boost | |
| Catch a Grass‑type Pokémon | |
| Take a snapshot of wild Water‑type Pokémon | |
| Catch a Flying‑type Pokémon | |
| Catch a Water‑type Pokémon | |
| Catch a Psychic‑type Pokémon |
Detective Pikachu Returns Event Timed Research
Help Professor Willow track down a “Pokémon of interest” in this Timed Research story. Complete Field Research tasks to earn an encounter with Pikachu wearing a detective hat!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Detective Pikachu Returns (1/2)
| Task | Reward |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks | |
| Complete 6 Field Research tasks | |
| Explore 1 km | |
| Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy | |
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Detective Pikachu Returns (2/2) – Sudowoodo Path
| Task | Reward |
| Spin a PokeStop or Gym | |
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Detective Pikachu Returns (2/2) – Snivy Path
| Task | Reward |
| Spin a PokeStop or Gym |
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Detective Pikachu Returns (2/2) – Rowlet Path
| Task | Reward |
| Spin a PokeStop or Gym |
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New Avatar Pose
Channel your favorite electrifying detective with the Detective Pikachu Avatar Pose, available in the store starting on October 5, 2023!
