Event costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go are special versions of certain Pokémon, which can be caught wearing a costume. This can be anything from a party hat to a deerstalker to what we’re meant to believe is a flower crown
Event costume Pokémon are released as part of an in-game event in Pokémon Go, such as a Community Day or a tie in event for a holiday like Halloween
Each event costume Pokémon is very collectable, especially since there are, like regular Pokémon, shiny versions of these special Pokémon
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Pikachu event costumes in Pokémon Go
From a deerstalker to Ash’s hat, Pikachu has, of course, has the widest variety of costumes in Pokémon Go
A couple of these costumes, like Fragment Hat Pikachu, have only been available in one event, while others have photobombed pictures in GO Snapshot during specific events
Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the different costumes Pikachu has worn in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Santa Hat | Holiday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) – In the wild |
| Party Hat (Purple) | Pokémon Day 2017 (February to March 2017) – In the wild |
| Ash Hat (Original Cap) | First Anniversary Event (July 2017) – In the wild |
| Witch Hat | Halloween 2017 (October to November 2017) – In the wild |
| Summer Hat | Second Anniversary Event (July 2018) – In the wild |
| Fragment Hat | Avaliable between October 6th and October 7th 2018 in the wild |
| Flower Crown | Pokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) – In the wild |
| Detective Hat | Detective Pikachu Celebration (May 2019) – Photobomb in GO Snapshot |
| Straw Hat | Kumamoto Prefecture Reconstruction Campaign (July 2019) – In the wild |
| Mimikyu Costume | Halloween 2019 (October to November 2019) – In the wild |
| Winter Beanie | Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) – In the wild |
| Clone Pikachu | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Photobomb in GO Snapshot |
| Party Hat (Red) | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – In the wild |
| Libre Pikachu | Reach a certain rank in the Go Battle League |
| Flower Hat Pikachu | Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) – In the wild |
| Safari Cap | Liverpool Safari Zone (April 2020) – In the wild |
| Charizard Cap | Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto (May 2020) – In the wild |
| Umbreon Cap | Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto (May 2020) – In the wild |
| Rayquaza Cap | Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn (May 2020) – In the wild |
| Lucario Cap | Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh May 2020 – In the wild |
| Flying Pikachu | Go Weekly Challenge: Skill (July 2020) – In the wild |
| World Cap Pikachu | Spotlight Hour on Tuesday, 6th October |
| Explorer Pikachu | Secrets of the Jungle (14th December to 21st December 2020) – In the wild |
| Holiday Pikachu | Holiday 2020 Event (December 2020) – In the wild |
| New Year’s Hat Pikachu | 2021 New Year’s Event (December 2020 to January 2021) – In the wild and from field research tasks |
| Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt Pikachu | Release postponed – Was due to be available in Okinawa, Japan on July 22nd, 2021 |
| Flying Fifth Anniversary Pikachu | Fifth Anniversary Event (July 2021) – In the wild or one-star raids |
| Meloetta hat Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – In the wild |
| Pop Star Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Rock Star Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Halloween Mischief Pikachu | Halloween 2021 (October 2021) – In the wild and field research tasks |
| Flying Pikachu with red, yellow and orange balloons | Air Adventures event (May 2022) – From timed research quest, field research and in the wild |
| Gracidea Flower Pikachu | Go Fest 2022 (June 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Pokémon TCG Hat Pikachu | Pokémon TCG Crossover event (June 2022) – In the wild and field research task |
| Cake Costume Pikachu | 6th Anniversary event (July 2022) – In the wild and field research task |
| World Championships 2022 Pikachu | Pokémon World Championship event (August 2022) – In raids, field research task and timed research quest |
| Shaymin-inspired scarf Pikachu | Go Fest 2022 Finale (August 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Green (Berry) Shirt Pikachu | Only available in Taipei, Taiwan from mid-October 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Green Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventure event in Taipei, Taiwan (October 2022) |
| Purple (Flower) Shirt Pikachu | Only available in Singapore from mid-November 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Purple Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore (November 2022) |
| Party Top Hat Pikachu | New Years 2022 (December 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Brendan Hat Pikachu | Go Tour: Hoenn Global (February 2023) |
| May Bow Pikachu | Go Tour: Hoenn Global (February 2023) |
| Batik Shirt Pikachu | Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bali (March 2023) – In the wild and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Red Balloon Pikachu | Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bali (March 2023) – In the wild and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Cherry Blossom Pikachu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research |
| Blue (Citrus) Shirt Pikachu | Only available on Jeju Island, South Korea from Friday 28th July 2023 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Blue Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Jeju Island, South Korea (July 2023) |
| World Championships 2023 Pikachu | 2023 Pokémon World Championships (August 2023) – In one-star raids, field research tasks and timed research quest |
| Aquamarine Crown Pikachu | Go Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Malachite Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Pyrite Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Quartz Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Detective Hat Pikachu | Detective Pikachu Returns (October 2023) – In the wild and Detective Pikachu Returns Event: Timed ResearchHas a separate Event Pokémon Pokédex entry to the original Detective Hat Pikachu |
| Tricks and Treats Pikachu | Halloween Part 2 (October 2023) – In the wild |
| Holiday Attire Pikachu | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2023) – In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Lucas’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour: Sinnoh (February 2024) – In the wild during the Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs habitat hours |
| Dawn’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour: Sinnoh (February 2024) – In the wild during the Bustling Boardwalk and Toxic Digs habitat hours |
| Rei’s Cap Pikachu | Go Tour: Sinnoh (February 2024) – In the wild during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitat hours |
| Akari’s Kerchief Pikachu | Go Tour: Sinnoh (February 2024) – In the wild during the Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon habitat hours |
| Pikachu, Ph.D. | PokéStop Showcases (From March 2024 onwards) – Achieve 100 Showcase wins |
| Cap’s Hat Pikachu | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event (March 2024) – In the wild, in one-star raids and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Moon Crown Pikachu | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – In the wild, one-star raids and exclusive Party Play challenges |
| Sun Crown Pikachu | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – In the wild, one-star raids and exclusive Party Play challenges |
| World Championships 2024 Pikachu | World Championships (August 2024) – Event-exclusive field research tasks and one-star raids |
| Saree Pikachu | Festival of Lights (October 2024) – Exclusive to India found in one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Hilbert’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour Unova: Global (February 2025) – In the wild during event hours, one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Hilda’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour Unova: Global (February 2025) – In the wild during event hours, one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Nate’s Visor Pikachu | Go Tour Unova: Global (February 2025) – In the wild during event hours, one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Rosa’s Visor Pikachu | Go Tour Unova: Global (February 2025) – In the wild during event hours, one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Kurta Pikachu | Pokémon Fiesta (April 2025) – In one-star raids at Pokémon Fiesta Ahmedabad |
| Dapper Pikachu with blue accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Dapper Pikachu with red accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Indonesia Football Jersey Pikachu | Goal Time with Pikachu (August 2025) – Exclusive to Indonesia, in the wild, one-star raids, event-exclusive research tasks and Collection Challenge |
| Varsity Jacket Pikachu | Pokémon World Championships Celebration (August 2025) – In one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Red’s Hat Pikachu | Road to Kalos (February 2026) – In one-star raids, event-exclusive research tasks and Timed Research quest |
| Leaf’s Hat Pikachu | Road to Kalos (February 2026) – In one-star raids, event-exclusive research tasks and Timed Research quest |
| Ethan’s Hat Pikachu | Road to Kalos (February 2026) – In one-star raids, event-exclusive research tasks and Timed Research quest |
| Lyra’s Hat Pikachu | Road to Kalos (February 2026) – In one-star raids, event-exclusive research tasks and Timed Research quest |
| Calem’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour Kalos: Global (February 2026) – In one-star raids |
| Serena’s Hat Pikachu | Go Tour Kalos: Global (February 2026) – In one-star raids |
| Marathon Visor Pikachu | Spring Marathon (May 2026) – Timed Research quest |
| Excavator Pikachu | Chicago Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibit (May 2026 to April 2027) – Timed Research, Field Research Tasks, raids |
| Team Instinct Hat Pikachu | Go Fest Global: 2026 (July 2026) – In the wild |
| Team Mystic Hat Pikachu | Go Fest Global: 2026 (July 2026) – In the wild |
| Team Valor Hat Pikachu | Go Fest Global: 2026 (July 2026) – In the wild |
Raichu event costumes in Pokémon Go
Just like Pikachu, there is a range of costume Raichu for you to collect in Pokémon Go
You can’t find these Raichu out in the wild though. Instead, you’ll need to evolve one of your costumed Pikachu. This means it’s always a good idea to catch at least of each costumed Pikachu if you plan on becoming a costume collector
It costs 50 Pikachu candies to evolve a Pikachu into a Raichu
Only Straw Hat, Party Hat (Red) and Mimikyu Pikachu are unable to evolve into Raichu
Below you’ll find all the information you need about the various costumed Raichu’s in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | How to obtain |
|---|---|
| Santa Hat | Evolve a Santa Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Party Hat (Purple) | Evolve a Party Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Ash Hat | Evolve an Ash Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Witch Hat | Evolve a Witch Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Summer Hat | Evolve a Summer Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Fragment Hat | Evolve a Fragment Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Flower Crown | Evolve a Flower Crown Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Detective Hat | Evolve a Detective Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Winter Beanie | Evolve a Winter Hat Beanie using 50 Pikachu candy |
| World Cap Raichu | Evolve a World Cap Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Original Cap Raichu | Evolve a Original Cap Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| New Year’s Hat Raichu | Evolve a New Year’s Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Cherry Blossom Raichu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Pikachu using 50 Pikachu Candy |
| Holiday Attire Raichu | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2023) – Evolve Holiday Attire Pikachu using 50 Pikachu Candy |
Pichu event costumes in Pokémon Go
There is a good selection of costumed Pichus for you to collect in Pokémon Go
Costumed Pichu can only be found in eggs that are collected during the event period they’re connected to. This means that, if you hold onto one of these eggs, it’s possible that you might hatch a Pichu outside of an event
Typically Pichu can be found in 7km, but it’s always a good idea to check the specifics of the event just in case they’re appearing in additional egg pools. This will make your task of tracking down that special Pichu a lot easier
Here are all the costumed Pichu’s that are currently available:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Santa Hat | Holiday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) – 5km eggs |
| Party Hat (Purple) | Pokémon Day 2018 (February 2018) – 2km eggs |
| Ash Hat | First Anniversary Event (July 2017) – 2km eggs |
| Witch Hat | Halloween 2017 (October to November 2017) – 2km eggs |
| Sumer Hat | Second Anniversary Event (July 2018) – 2km eggs |
| Winter Beanie | Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) – 2km eggs |
| Flower Crown Pichu | Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) – 2km eggs from gifts |
| New Year’s Hat Pichu | 2021 New Year’s Event (December 2020 to January 2021) – 2km eggs |
| Cherry Blossom Pichu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Hatch from 2km eggs collected during event |
Cherry Blossom costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go
The Cherry Blossom costume in Pokémon Go is a set of two cherry blossoms which sit upon a Pokémon’s head in a similar manner to the Flower Crowns
Cherry Blossom Pokémon were first introduced as part of the Spring into Spring 2023 event in April 2023. Pokémon wearing this costume can be evolved, so, if you have a Cherry Blossom Pikachu, it can be evolved into a Cherry Blossom Raichu
When it comes to evolving Cherry Blossom Eevee, you can either use the Eeveelution name trick or, if you’ve already used the trick, the other evolution methods for this special Pokémon
For Cherry Blossom Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon, you’ll have to keep evolving Cherry Blossom Eevee until you get the one you want. Meanwhile, the Gen 2 Eeveelutions – Espeon and Umbreon – require walking with Eevee for 10km before evolving it either during the day or at night depending on which one you want
For a Cherry Blossom Glaceon, you’ll need to be near a PokéStop where a Glacial Lure Module has been used, while, for a Leafeon wearing this costume, you need to be near a PokéStop with an active Mossy Lure Module
Finally, for Cherry Blossom Sylveon, you need to earn 70 Buddy hearts, bringing your chosen Eevee up to Great Buddy Level, before conducting the evolution
Remember – all of these evolutions also require 25 Eevee Candy
Below you’ll find all of the Cherry Blossom Pokémon currently released in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Pichu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Hatch from 2km eggs collected during event |
| Cherry Blossom Pikachu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research |
| Cherry Blossom Raichu | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Pikachu using 50 Pikachu Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Eevee | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research |
| Cherry Blossom Vaporeon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Jolteon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Flareon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Espeon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee during the day after walking 10km with it as your buddy using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Umbreon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee at night after walking 10km with it as your buddy using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Leafeon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee in the radius of a Mossy Lure Module using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Glaceon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee in the radius of a Glacial Lure Module using 25 Eevee Candy |
| Cherry Blossom Sylveon | Spring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) – Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee after earning 70 Buddy hearts with the Pokémon and using 25 Eevee Candy |
Christmas event costumes in Pokémon Go
Every year Pokémon Go has a Christmas event as part of their end of year celebrations and, as part of this event, they release a collection of event costume Pokémon for a limited period
Will you find yourself catching a Santa hat wearing Pikachu or a Stantler wearing a set of bells?
The Holiday 2022 event introduced Holiday Hat Eevee, which can be evolved into costume versions of its Eeveelutions who are all wearing the same hat
The Eeveelution name trick can be used to obtain these costume Pokémon, but, remember, the name trick can only be used once. This means, if you’ve already used the name trick, you’ll have to use the evolution methods listed below to obtain these Holiday Hat Eeveelutions
Below you’ll find all the event costume Pokémon that have been released to celebrate Christmas in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance | |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Hat Pikachu | Holiday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) – In the wild | |
| Winter Beanie Pikachu | Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) – In the wild | |
| Santa Hat Raichu | Evolve a Santa Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy | |
| Winter Beanie Raichu | Evolve a Winter Hat Beanie using 50 Pikachu candy | |
| Santa Hat Pichu | Holiday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) – 5km eggs | |
| Winter Beanie Pichu | Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) – 2km eggs | |
| Stantler with Christmas Bells | Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) – Two-star raids, 2km eggs and in the wild | |
| Holiday Pikachu | Holiday 2020 Event (December 2020) – In the wild | |
| Holiday Delbird | Holiday 2020 Event (December 2020) – In the wild | |
| Holiday Cubchoo | Holiday 2020 Event (December 2020) – In the wild | |
| Holiday Spheal | Holiday 2021 Event (December 2021) – In the wild, one-star raids and field research tasks | |
| Holiday Glaceon | Holiday 2021 Event (December 2021) – Three-star raids | |
| Holiday Ribbon Beartic | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve a Holiday Cubchoo using 50 Cubchoo Candy | |
| Holiday Hat Eevee | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – In the wild, one-star raids and field research tasks | |
| Holiday Hat Vaporeon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy | |
| Holiday Hat Jolteon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy | |
| Holiday Hat Flareon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy | |
| Holiday Hat Espeon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy during the day after walking 10km | |
| Holiday Hat Umbreon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy at night after walking 10km | |
| Holiday Hat Leafeon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy after using Mossy Lure on PokéStop | |
| Holiday Hat Glaceon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy after using Glacial Lure on PokéStop | |
| Holiday Hat Sylveon | Holiday 2022 Event (December 2022) – Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy once it has 70 Buddy Hearts (Great Buddy level) | |
| Holiday Attire Pikachu | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2023) – In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research tasks | |
| Holiday Attire Raichu | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2023) – Evolve Holiday Attire Pikachu using 50 Pikachu Candy | |
| Holiday Attire Psyduck | Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 2023) – In the wild, event-exclusive field research tasks and hatched from 2km eggs collected during event | |
| Holiday Attire Golduck | Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 2023) – Evolve Holiday Attire Psyduck using 50 Psyduck Candy | |
| Holiday Attire Dedenne | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2024) – One-star raids | |
| Holiday Attire Wooloo | Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 2024) – In the wild, Incense encounter on three specific days and pay-to-play research encounters | |
| Holiday Attire Dubwool | Winter Holiday Part 2 (December 2024) – Evolve Holiday Attire Wooloo using 50 Wooloo Candy | |
| Holiday Attire Sudowoodo | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2025) – In the wild and three-star raids | |
| Holiday Attire Charjabug | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2025) – In the wild and three-star raids | |
| Holiday Attire Vikavolt | Winter Holiday Part 1 (December 2025) – Evolve Holiday Attire Charjabug using 100 Grubbin Candy and a Magnetic Lure Module | TBA |
Día de Muertos event Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Since 2020, Pokémon Go has run a Día de Muertos event at the beginning of November to mark the real world celebrations
It was in 2022, however, that this Pokémon Go event saw it’s first costume Pokémon coming in the form of special flower crowns for the Duskull evolution tree. Due to the event’s short length, however, only one of these Pokémon could be caught, while the others could only be obtained through evolution
Below you’ll find all of the costume Pokémon released as part of Pokémon Go’s Día de Muertos events:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Cempasúchil Crown Duskull | Día de Muertos 2022 (November 2022) – In the wild, one-star raids, event-exclusive field research tasks, Incense and Lure Modules |
| Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops | Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops using 25 Duskull Candy |
| Cempasúchil Crown Dusknoir | Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops using 100 Duskull Candy and a Sinnoh Stone |
| Cempasúchil Crown Cubone | Día de Muertos 2023 (November 2023) – In the wild, Incensure encounters, Lure encounters, event-exclusive field research tasks and one-star raids |
| Cempasúchil Crown Marowake | Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Cubone using 50 Cubone Candy |
Fashion Week event Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Fashion Week is a reoccurring event in Pokémon Go; first happening in October 2020 to celebrate the collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Longchamp Paris, with the second event happening in September 2021 and a third in September 2022
In keeping with these events, various Pokémon wearing fashionable costumes can be found throughout these events – from a formal wear look to Shinx to an artist vibe for Sneasel
Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the costumed Pokémon released during Fashion Week:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Bow Smoochum | Fashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) – Limited research task reward and 7km eggs |
| Top Hat Kirlia | Fashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) – In raids |
| Top Hat Shinx | Fashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) – In raids |
| Backwards Cap Croagunk | Fashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) – In the wild and from Go Snapshot |
| Fashionable Butterfree | Fashion Week 2021 – In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest |
| Fashionable Sneasel | Fashion Week 2021 – In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest |
| Fashion Blitzle | Fashion Week 2021 – In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest |
| Bowler Hat Diglett | Fashion Week 2022 – In the wild, one-star raids, 7km eggs and timed research |
| Bowler Hat Dugtrio | Fashion Week 2022 – Evolve Bowler Hat Diglett using 50 Diglett Candy |
| Sunglasses Absol | Fashion Week 2022 – In the wild, three-star raids and timed research |
| Backwards Cap Toxicroak | Fashion Week 2022 – Evolve Backwards Cap Croagunk using 50 Croagunk Candy |
| Fashionable Dragonite | Fashion Week 2023 – Complete Fashion Week 2023 Collection Challenge and in three-star raids |
| Fashionable Wooper | Fashion Week 2023 – In the wild, one-star raids, 5km eggs and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Fashionable Quagsire | Evolve a Fashionable Wooper using 50 Wooper Candy |
| Fashionable Minccino | Fashion Week 2025 – In one-star raids and event-exclusive research tasks |
| Fashionable Cinccino | Evolve Fashionable Minccino using 50 Minccino Candy and a Unova Stone |
Flower Crown Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Flower crowns in Pokémon Go are not flower crowns, they are flower hair clips; crowns encircle a head, not hoover awkwardly above the right eye
Notably, it’s possible to evolve a flower crown Eeevee, which, if you’re not using an eeveelution trick, will result in a random flower crown eeveelution
The easiest way to ensure you get the eeveelution you desire is to use the Eevee evolution name trick. This, however, only works once, so, if you’ve already used it to add that specific eeveelution to your Pokédex, then you need to try another method
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If you’re aiming for either an Espeon or Umbreon, then you’ll need to walk with the Eevee you wish to evolve as your buddy for 10km. Once you’ve done this, evolving this specific Eevee during the day will reward you with an Espeon or, at night, an Umbreon
For a Leafeon or Glaceon, it’s time to use those special lures at your nearest PokéStop. Placing a Mossy Lure Module will allow you to evolve the Eevee into a Leafeon, while a Glacial Lure Module will transform it into a Glaceon
Thank you to Denarnia from reddit for the Flower Crown Happiny screenshot
Here are all the Pokémon in Pokémon Go that currently wear a flower crown:
| Costume | First Appearance | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Crown Pikachu | Pokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) – In the wild | |
| Flower Crown Raichu | Evolve a Flower Crown Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy | |
| Flower Crown Eevee | Pokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) – In the wild | |
| Flower Crown Vaporeon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Jolteon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Flareon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Espeon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee during the day after walking 10km with it as your buddy – costs 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Umbreon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee at night after walking 10km with it as your buddy – costs 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Leafeon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee in the radius of a Mossy Lure Module – costs 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Glaceon | Evolve an Flower Crown Eevee in the radius of a Glacial Lure Module – costs 25 Eevee candy | |
| Flower Crown Pichu | Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) – 2km eggs from gifts | |
| Flower Crown Togepi | Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) – 2km eggs from gifts | |
| Flower Crown Buneary | Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) – In the wild | |
| Flower Crown Happiny | Spring Event 2021 (April 2021) – In 2km eggs | Credit to Denarnia from reddit |
| Flower Crown Chansey | Spring Event 2021 (April 2021) – In the wild, raids and research quests | |
| Flower Crown Blissey | Spring Event 2021 (April 2021) – Evolve a Flower Crown Chansey using 50 Chansey Candy | |
| Flower Crown Sylveon | Gain 70 Buddy hearts with a Flower Crown Eevee and then evolve it using 25 Eevee Candy | |
| Flower Crown Togetic | Spring into Spring (April 2022) – In the wild, complete Collection Challenge and evolve Flower Crown Togepi with 25 Candy | |
| Flower Crown Togekiss | Spring into Spring (April 2022) – Evolve Flower Crown Togetic with 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone | |
| Flower Crown Lopunny | Spring into Spring (April 2022) – Evolve Flower Crown Buneary with 50 Candy | |
| Flower Crown Cottonee | Verdant Wonders (March 2024) – In the wild, event-exclusive field research tasks and complete the Verdant Wonders Collection Challenge | |
| Flower Crown Whimsicott | Verdant Wonders (March 2024) – Evolve Flower Crown Cottonee with 50 Candy |
Go City Safari event costumes in Pokémon Go
The Go City Safari events in Pokémon Go are a smaller version of the yearly Go Fest events, but focused in a specific real world location. This means, if you want to partake in the event, you need to purchase a ticket for the event and then travel to the location it is being held in
While these events have been running for a number of years, 2023 was the first time an exclusive costume Pokémon was released as part of these events. The Pokémon in question is Explorer Hat Eevee and to get this costume Pokémon you had to attend one of the Go City Safari events held in 2023, completing the first step of the special research quest you obtained by doing so
At the time of writing in July 2023, it’s unknown whether Explorer Hat Eevee, or any future Go City Safari costume Pokémon, will be made available outside of these events
Here are the Go City Safari costume Pokémon:
| Costume | First Appearance | None |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Hat Eevee | Go City Safari in Seoul (South Korea), Barcelona (Spain) and Mexico City (Mexico) (October 2023) – City Safari Special Research |
Go Fest event costumes in Pokémon Go
Go Fest is the yearly celebration for Pokémon Go and, below, you’ll find the costume Pokémon only avaliable during certain Go Fests
The first is Go Fest 2021 – which occured on Saturday, 17th July and Sunday, 18th July – and, since the event saw the first appearance of Meloetta in Pokémon Go, a number of wearing hats inspired by the mythical Pokémon could be caught during the event. In keeping with the music theme, players could choose between Pop Star Pikachu and Rock Star Pikachu as part of that Go Fest’s special research quest
2022 saw the return of in-person Go Fest events, with events held in Berlin, Seattle and Sapporo. If you attended one of these events, then you had the chance to catch a Cowboy Hat Snorlax
Below you’ll find a number of costume Pokémon released during various Go Fest events:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Meloetta hat Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – In the wild |
| Pop Star Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Rock Star Pikachu | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Meloetta hat Gardevoir | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Meloetta hat Flygon | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots |
| Meloetta hat Galarian Ponyta | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – In one-star raids and depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon |
| Meloetta hat Galarian Zigzagoon | Go Fest 2021 (July 2021) – In one star raids and depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon |
| Gracidea Flower Pikachu | Go Fest 2022 (June 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Cowboy Hat Snorlax | In-person Go Fest events in 2022 – Berlin (July 1st to 3rd 2022), Seattle (July 22nd to 24th) and Sapporo (August 5th to 7th) |
| Shaymin-inspired scarf Pikachu | Go Fest 2022 Finale (August 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Satchel wearing Aerodactyl | Go Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild |
| Aquamarine Crown Pikachu | Go Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Malachite Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Pyrite Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Quartz Crown Pikachu | Go Fest Global (August 2023) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Moon Crown Pikachu | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – In the wild, one-star raids and exclusive Party Play challenges |
| Sun Crown Pikachu | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – In the wild, one-star raids and exclusive Party Play challenges |
| Day Scarf Espeon | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – Incense spawns for ticket holders and three-star raids |
| Night Scarf Umbreon | Go Fest 2024: Global (July 2024) – Incense spawns for ticket holders and three-star raids |
| Dapper Pikachu with blue accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Dapper Pikachu with red accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Dapper Pikachu with yellow accents | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In one-star raids |
| Train Falinks | Go Fest 2025: Global (June 2025) – In three-star raids |
Halloween event costumes in Pokémon Go
When it comes to Halloween, Pokémon Go doesn’t like to be left out of the celebrations; whether this means catching a Pikachu designed as a Mimikyu or a Squirtle wearing a top hat
Below you’ll find all the costume Pokémon that have been released to celebrate Halloween:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Shedinja-costumed Bulbasaur | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Cubone-costumed Charmander | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Yamask-costumed Squirtle | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Witch Hat Pikachu | Halloween 2017 (October to November 2017) – In the wild |
| Mimikyu Costume Pikachu | Halloween 2019 (October to November 2019) – In the wild |
| Witch Hat Raichu | Evolve a Witch Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Witch Hat Pichu | Halloween 2017 (October to November 2017) – 2km eggs |
| Mega Banette Costume Gengar | Halloween 2020 (October to November 2020) – Five-star raids |
| Litwick Hat Sableye | Halloween 2020 (October to November 2020) – In the wild and eggs |
| Halloween Mischief Pikachu | Halloween 2021 (October 2021) – In the wild and field research tasks |
| Halloween Mischief Piplup | Halloween 2021 (October 2021) – In the wild and field research tasks |
| Halloween Mischief Drifblim | Halloween 2021 (October 2021) – In three-star raids, field research tasks and Go Battle League reward |
| Spooky Festival Vulpix | Halloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) – In the wild, field research tasks |
| Spooky Festival Ninetales | Halloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) – Evolve Spooky Festival Vulpix using 50 Vulpix Candy |
| Spooky Festival Gengar | Halloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) – In three-star raids |
| Spooky Festival Pumpkaboo | Halloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) – In the wild |
| Spooky Festival Gourgeist | Halloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) – Evolve Spooky Festival Pumpkaboo using 200 Pumpkaboo Candy or through trade evolution |
| Tricks and Treats Pikachu | Halloween Part 2 (October 2023) – In the wild |
| Tricks and Treats Gengar | Halloween Part 2 (October 2023) – In the wild and three-star raids |
| Halloween Froakie | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – In the wild, 7km eggs, event-exclusive research tasks, pay-to-play research quests and one-star raids |
| Halloween Frogadier | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – Evolve Halloween Froakie using 25 Froakie Candy |
| Halloween Greninja | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – Evolve Halloween Frogadier using 100 Froakie Candy |
| Halloween Rowlet | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – In the wild, 7km eggs, event-exclusive research tasks, pay-to-play research quests and one-star raids |
| Halloween Dartrix | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – Evolve Halloween Rowlet using 25 Rowlet Candy |
| Halloween Decidueye | Halloween Part 2 (October 2024) – Evolve Halloween Dartrix using 100 Rowlet Candy |
| Witch Hat Teddiursa | Halloween Part 2 (October 2025) – In the wild, event-exclusive research task |
| Witch Hat Ursaring | Halloween Part 2 (October 2025) – Evolve Witch Hat Teddiursa using 50 Teddiursa Candy |
| Witch Hat Ursaluna | Halloween Part 2 (October 2025) – Evolve Witch Hat Ursaring using 100 Teddiursa Candy under the light of a full moon |
| Headband Noibat | Halloween Part 2 (October 2025) – In the wild, event-exclusive research task |
| Headband Noivern | Halloween Part 2 (October 2025) – Evolve Headband Noibat using 400 Noibat Candy |
Kanto starters event costumes in Pokémon Go
Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle – the Kanto, and most well known, starter Pokémon in the franchise. Thanks to this special status, the Gen 1 starters have been given a number of special costumes in Pokémon Go
For Squirtle this includes a pair of sunglasses, which is reference to the Squirtle Squad from the Pokémon anime
The clone versions of the final evolutions for the Gen 1 starters – Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise – are a reference to Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, in which these three Pokémon, among others, are cloned by Mewtwo
Here are all the event costume Pokémon for the Kanto starters and everything you need to know about their first appearance in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Shedinja-costumed Bulbasaur | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Bulbasaur | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Clone Venusaur | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Four-star raids |
| Pikachu Visor Bulbasaur | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Cubone-costumed Charmander | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Charmander | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Pikachu Visor Charmander | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Party Hat Charmeleon | 6th Anniversary event (July 2022) – In the wild, evolution |
| Party Hat Charizard | 6th Anniversary event (July 2022) – In the wild, evolution |
| Clone Charizard | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Four-star raids |
| Sunglasses Squirtle | Community Day – July 8th 2018 – Found by completling research tasks ‘Catch 5 Squirtle’ |
| Yamask-costumed Squirtle | Halloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) – One-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Squirtle | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Pikachu Visor Squirtle | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Sunglasses Wartortle | Evolve a Sunglasses Squirtle with 25 Squirtle Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Wartortle | 7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) – Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Squirtle using 25 Squirtle Candy |
| Sunglasses Blastoise | Evolve a Sunglasses Wartortle with 100 Squirtle Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Blastoise | 7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) – Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Wartortle using 100 Squirtle Candy |
| Clone Blastoise | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Four-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Ivysaur | 9th Anniversary Party (July 2025) – Evolve Party Hat Bulbasaur using 25 Bulbasaur Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Venusaur | 9th Anniversary Party (July 2025) – Evolve Party Hat Ivysaur using 100 Bulbasaur Candy |
New Year event costumes in Pokémon Go
During the arrival of the New Year, there’s always a chance that a new costume Pokémon will be released in Pokémon Go
In keeping with the spirit of the holiday, all of these costumes have a party feel to them, from hats to glasses
Here are the event costume Pokémon that have been released in celebration of the New Year in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Hat Pikachu | 2020 New Year’s Event (December 2020 to January 2021) – In the wild and from field research tasks |
| New Year’s Hat Raichu | Evolve a New Year’s Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| New Year Slowpoke | 2020 New Year’s Event (Decemeber 2020 to January 2021 – In the wild, 2km eggs, field research tasks and raids |
| New Year Slowbro | Evolve a New Year Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke candy |
| New Year’s Hat Pichu | 2020 New Year’s Event (December 2020 to January 2021) – 2km eggs |
| New Year’s Hat Hoothoot | 2021 New Year’s Event (December 2021 to January 2022) – In the wild, one-star raids, 7km eggs and field research |
| 2022 Glasses Slowking | Evolve a New Year’s Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke Candy and a King’s Rock |
| Party Top Hat Pikachu | New Years 2022 (December 2022) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| New Year’s Hat Noctowl | New Year 2022 (December 2022) – Evolve New Year’s Hat Hoothoot using 50 Hoothoot Candy |
| Ribbon Jigglypuff | New Year 2023 (December 2023) – In the wild and pay-to-play timed research quest |
| Ribbon Wigglytuff | New Year 2023 (December 2023) – Evolve Ribbon Jigglypuff using 50 Jigglypuff Candy |
Party hat Pokémon in Pokémon Go
If you have one event costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go, then there’s a large chance that it happens to be wearing a party hat
With over ten party hat Pokémon already released at the time of writing, and more on the way, the party hat is the most commonly occurring costume in Pokémon Go
There are also a variety of party hat designs, including red with yellow spots and a mixture of dark and light purple
Below you’ll find every party hat Pokémon that has been released so far into Pokémon Go, along with their first appearance:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Party Hat (Red) Bulbasaur | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Charmander | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Party Hat Charmeleon | 6th Anniversary event (July 2022) – In the wild, evolution |
| Party Hat Charizard | 6th Anniversary event (July 2022) – In the wild, evolution |
| Party Hat (Red) Squirtle | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – 7km eggs and one-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Wartortle | 7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) – Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Squirtle using 25 Squirtle Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Blastoise | 7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) – Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Wartortle using 100 Squirtle Candy |
| Party Hat (Blue and green) Raticate | Adventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) – Two-star raids |
| Party Hat (Purple) Pikachu | Pokémon Day 2017 (February to March 2017) – In the wild |
| Party Hat (Red) Pikachu | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – In the wild |
| Party Hat (Purple) Raichu | Evolve a Party Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Nidorino | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Two-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Gengar | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – Four-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Eevee | Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) – In the wild |
| Party Hat (Purple) Pichu | Pokémon Day 2018 (February 2018) – 2km eggs |
| Party Hat (Blue and green) Wobbuffet | Adventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) – Two-star raids |
| Party Hat (Blue and green) Wurmple | Adventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) – 2km eggs |
| Party Hat (Red) Grimer | 8th Anniversary Party (June 2024) – In the wild and one-star raids |
| Party Hat (Red) Muk | 8th Anniversary Party (June 2024) – Evolve Party Hat Grimer using 50 Grimer Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Ivysaur | 9th Anniversary Party (July 2025) – Evolve Party Hat Bulbasaur using 25 Bulbasaur Candy |
| Party Hat (Red) Venusaur | 9th Anniversary Party (July 2025) – Evolve Party Hat Ivysaur using 100 Bulbasaur Candy |
Visor Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Pokémon wearing Pikachu visors first debuted in Pokémon Go during Go Fest 2020, which ran from Saturday 25th July to Sunday 26th July. The Pikachu Visors these Pokémon wear share the same design as the ones typically given to Go Fest attendees
Four years would past before the next set of Visor Pokémon arrived in June 2024 as part of the Slumbering Sands event. These visors lacked the Pikachu design though, instead going for a strong summer vibe
Below you can find every Pokémon that has been given a Visor so far in Pokémon Go, along with their first appearance:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Pikachu Visor Bulbasaur | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Pikachu Visor Charmander | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Pikachu Visor Squirtle | Go Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) |
| Visor Slakoth | Slumbering Sands (June 2024) – In the wild, event-exclusive field research tasks, Pokémon Go Plus + exclusive timed research quest |
| Visor Vigoroth | Slumbering Sands (June 2024) – Evolve a Visor Slakoth using 25 Slakoth Candy |
| Visor Slaking | Slumbering Sands (June 2024) – Evolve a Visor Vigoroth using 100 Slakoth Candy |
Lucas and Dawn hat Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Gen 4 starter Pokémon wearing Lucas and Dawn hats debuted in Pokémon Go during the BD and SP event, which ran from Tuesday, November 16th to Sunday, November 21st to celebrate the arrival of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch
All three starters – Chimchar, Piplup and Turtwig – could wear either hat during the event
Below you can find every Pokémon that has been given a Lucas and Dawn hat so far in Pokémon Go, along with their first appearance:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
| Chimchar wearing Luca’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
| Piplup wearing Luca’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
| Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
| Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
| Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat | BD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) |
Go Fest 2026: Global has arrived! There’s two quests – Genetic Mastery and A Thunderous Discovery – plus you’ll want to know the habitat hour and raid schedule. Take the time to add Bouffalant and Tropius to your Pokédex too. Don’t forget about the Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X counters as well.
There’s a lot to do in Pokémon Go outside of the current event! From the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcase, Routes and Max Battles. Don’t forget to catch rare Pokémon while you’re at it.
Regional and Pokémon Air Adventures costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go
On Sunday, 20th June 2021, Niantic announced that Okinawan Kariyushi shirt Pikachu would be the first regional costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go, being only available to trainers in Okinawa in Japan
Regional costume Pokémon work in exactly the same way as regionally exclusive Pokémon like Corsola – they will only be available in specific regions around the world and, if you want to collect them all, you either need to travel to this location or trade for one with a trainer who has
We’ve also included the costume Pokémon released as part of the Pokémon Air Adventures events as part of this section as they can only be found in specific locations
Here are all the regional costume Pokémon which have been released so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt Pikachu | Released on 22nd July 2021 – only available in Okinawa, Japan |
| Green (Berry) Shirt Pikachu | Only available in Taipei, Taiwan from mid-October 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Green Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventure event in Taipei, Taiwan (October 2022) |
| Purple (Flower) Shirt Pikachu | Only available in Singapore from mid-November 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Purple Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore (November 2022) |
| Blue (Citrus) Shirt Pikachu | Only available on Jeju Island, South Korea from Friday 28th July 2023 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures |
| Blue Balloon Flying Pikachu | Only available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Jeju Island, South Korea (July 2023) |
Team Leader themed costumes in Pokémon Go
Team Leader themed costumes refer to any Pokémon wearing an item inspired by one of the Team Leaders – Blanche, Candela and Spark – in Pokémon Go
At the time of writing, these Pokémon can only be obtained through three special research quests themed around one of the Team Leader which were released during April and May 2023
Below you’ll find all of the Team Leader themed costume Pokémon currently released in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Blanche-themed accessory Lapras | A Mystic Hero (April 2023) – From the A Mystic Hero special research quest |
| Spark-themed accessory Elekid | An Instinctive Hero (May 2023) – From the An Instinctive Hero special research quest |
| Spark-themed accessory Electabuzz | Evolve Spark-themed accessory Elekid using 25 Electabuzz Candy |
| Spark-themed accessory Electivire | Evolve Spark-themed accessory Electabuzz using 100 Electabuzz Candy and Sinnoh Stone |
| Candela-themed accessory Ponyta | A Valorous Hero (May 2023) – From the A Valorous Hero special research quest |
| Candela-themed accessory Rapidash | Evolve Candela-themed accessory Ponyta using 50 Ponyta Candy |
Water Festival costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go
The 2022 Water Festival in Pokémon Go introduced this event’s first dedicated costume Pokémon, which, at the time of writing, has only been available during this specific event
Here are the Water Festival costume Pokémon released so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Lapras wearing a scarf | Water Festival 2022 (May 2022) – Three-star raids, event field research tasks and Water Festival: Catch Challenge research |
Pokémon Go Plus + required costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go
The Pokémon Go Plus + is, as its odd name suggests, an upgraded version of the original Pokémon Go Plus braclet and PokéBall Plus, which was released alongside Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. Like those past devices, a main function of the Plus + is the ability to catch Pokémon by just pressing a button, but, unlike the older Plus models, owning the Plus + unlocks an exclusive costume Pokémon
At the time of writing, only one costume Pokémon is exclusive to Pokémon Go Plus + owners – Nightcap Snorlax. The official Pokémon Go blog does note that there will be additional opporutnities to encounter this special Snorlax in the future
Here are the Pokémon Go Plus + costume Pokémon released so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Nightcap Snorlax | Complete Catching Some Z’s special research quest, which requires the Pokémon Go Plus + to unlock |
Slowpoke event costumes in Pokémon Go
Slowpoke, and its evolutions, have a number of costume related to Pokémon Go events they’ve been highlighted in
The first came in 2020 with the release of New Year Slowpoke who sports a pair of year-themed glasses. New Years events for 2021 and 2022 saw the release of New Year Slowbro and Slowking, with the year on the glasses changing to reflect the new year we were entering
The second costume Slowpoke was released as part of the Detective Pikachu Returns event in October 2023, which celebrated the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch
Below you’ll find all of the different costume Slowpokes, along with their evolutions, which have been released so far in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| New Year Slowpoke | 2020 New Year’s Event (Decemeber 2020 to January 2021 – In the wild, 2km eggs, field research tasks and raids |
| New Year Slowbro | Evolve a New Year Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke candy |
| 2022 Glasses Slowking | Evolve a New Year’s Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke Candy and a King’s Rock |
| Slowpoke wearing a hat | Detective Pikachu Returns event (October 2023) – In the wild |
Wild Area costumes in Pokémon Go
Wild Area is an in-person event introduced to the world of Pokémon Go in 2024. As the name suggests, it’s inspired by the Wild Area location in Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. Like any in-person Pokémon Go event, Wild Area, of course, includes new costume Pokémon. (There truly is no escape from costume Pokémon for players nor from updating this guide for me.)
Here are all the costume Pokémon which have been released as part of a Wild Area event so far in Pokémon Go:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Studded Jacket Snorlax | Wild Area 2024 |
| Wilderness Cap Bewear | Wild Area 2025 – Three-star raids |
Pokémon Horizons costumes in Pokémon Go
The Pokémon anime is a staple in the franchise, but Ash’s adventure has to eventually come to a close and, when they did, Pokémon Horizons was born. Focusing on different characters and having a rather more in-depth plotline compared to the ‘Team Rocket tries to kidnap Pikachu’ cycle Ash was often trapped in, Pokémon Horizons has had a number of themed events in Pokémon Go. When these events arrive, then you’re sure to see new costume Pokémon too
Here are all of the Pokémon Horizons costume Pokémon released in Pokémon Go so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Cap’s Hat Pikachu | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event (March 2024) – In the wild, in one-star raids and event-exclusive field research tasks |
| Cap’s Hat Pikachu | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event (April 2025) – In the wild and in three-star raids |
Crown costumes in Pokémon Go
Crown costumes are exactly what they sound like – Pokémon wearing crowns in Pokémon Go. This costume was first introduced in May 2025 with the Crown Clash event. (You see the tie in there?)
Here are all of the Crown costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Crown Nidoqueen | Crown Clash (May 2025) – Three-star raids and event-exclusive research task |
| Crown Nidoking | Crown Clash (May 2025) – Three-star raids and event-exclusive research task |
Gimmighoul costumes in Pokémon Go
By Gimmighoul costumes I mean the costumes that Gimmighoul has gotten in Pokémon Go. (Though if another Pokémon gets a costume themed around Gimmighoul I might put it here as well…)
Here are all of the Gimmighoul costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| 9th Anniversary Coin Gimmighoul | 9th Anniversary Party (July 2025) – In event-exclsuive field research tasks, Timed Research quest and pay-to-play Timed Research quest |
| 10th Anniversary Coin Gimmighoul | 10th Anniversary Party (July 2026) – Coin Bag, Golden Lure Modules or Paid Timed Research |
Pokémon Concierge costumes in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Concierge followas the adventures of Haru as she works at a Pokémon Resort. Here her job is to ensure every Pokémon has the best holiday possible and to not be so much of a workaholic. (I probably need to learn that lesson too…) Pokémon Go has celebrated this television show like it has done for other Pokémon-related shows and films
Below you’ll find all of the Pokémon Concierge costumes in Pokémon Go so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Swim Ring Psyduck | Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event (September 2025) – In the wild |
Sustainability Week costumes in Pokémon Go
Sustainability Week is one of the reoccurring Pokémon Go events. It doesn’t occur every year, but when it does there’s a chance it will bring a new costume Pokémon
Below you’ll find all of the Sustainability Week costumes in Pokémon Go so far:
| Costume | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Pink Sunglasses Galarian Corsola | Sustainability Week (April 2026) – Event-exclusive research tasks, Routes, event 7km eggs and Go Pass |
We’ll update this page with new event costume Pokémon as they’re released!
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