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- Ends
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The Festival of Colors 2026 event has been announced in Pokémon GO for players in India, featuring the return of Pikachu in a Saree and Kurta, this time with the chance of a special background, along with spawns of the various forms of Burmy and Flabébé during certain times, exciting bonuses, and more!
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors 2026 event:
Pikachu wearing a Saree and Pikachu wearing a Kurta will be available in the wild, from Tier 1 Raids, and from free Timed Research
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Pikachu wearing a Saree and Pikachu wearing a Kurta can be caught with a special background
Lure Modules will last 3 hours and there will be 2x catch Stardust
2x catch Stardust
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Burmy, Flabébé, and Medicham will be found via Lure Modules
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will spawn in the wild for 5 minutes at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. each day of the event:
Pikachu wearing a saree or a kurta will have a chance of having a Special background.
Lure Module Encounters
The following Pokémon can be found through Lure Modules:
Raids
1-Star Raids
Collection Challenge
Burmy Collection Challenge
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
|---|---|
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Flabébé Collection Challenge
| Required Pokémon | Rewards |
|---|---|
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Free Timed Research
Festival of Colors 2026 Timed Research (1/3)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin a PokéStop or Gym |
750×
XP
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Rewards
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2026×
XP
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2026×
Stardust
After Stage (1/3) of the Festival of Colors 2026 Timed Research, trainers in India will receive a separate Special Research line, letting them choose either Pikachu wearing a kurta or Pikachu wearing a saree.
The rewards of each Research line are the same, except for the attire donned by Pikachu.
Festival of Colors 2026 Timed Research (2/3)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon | Pikachu wearing a kurta sticker x3 |
| Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms | Pikachu wearing a kurta sticker x3 |
| Catch a Pokémon on 3 different days | Pikachu wearing a kurta sticker x3 |
Rewards
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2026×
XP
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2026×
Stardust
Festival of Colors 2026 Timed Research (3/3)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each |
1×
Lucky Egg
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| Use a Lure Module |
20×
Poké Ball
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| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
3×
Rare Candy
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Rewards
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2026×
XP
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2026×
Stardust
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Pikachu
wearing a kurta
💡 Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed, and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The Pikachu caught from the final stage of the Timed Research is guaranteed to have a Special Background.
