Blast off with Astronaut Pikachu during World Space Week!

Sunday, October 4, at 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time

A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in raids or in Timed Research.

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star RaidsAstronaut Pikachu*

Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event. Complete the research tasks to earn an encounter with Astronaut Pikachu and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

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