How to get Astronaut Pikachu in Pokémon Go

Astronaut Pikachu is a costume celebrating World Space Week 2026 in Pokémon Go.

Making its debut on 4th October 2026, it'll be available for all players for one week to claim in a couple of ways - before being only available at select science museum sites in raids until 30th April 2027.

This guide explains how to get Astronaut Pikachu in Pokémon Go both during and after the 'World Space Week 2026' event.

Update (4th October): Added an embed to show shiny Astronaut Pikachu in the game.

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How to get Astronaut Pikachu in Pokémon Go

Astronaut Pikachu will appear between Sunday, 4th October at 12:01am until Saturday, 10th October at 11:59pm as part of the 'World Space Week 2026' event for all players:

• One-star raids (until Saturday, 10th October at 11:59pm)
• 'World Space Week 2026' Timed Research (until Saturday, 10th October at 11:59pm)

After that, Astronaut Pikachu will be exclusive to one-star raids and Timed Research found at science museum locations across Europe until 30th April 2027.

Can Astronaut Pikachu be shiny?

Yes. As with all Pikachu, Astronaut Pikachu can be shiny.

With their limited availability, your best bet is to turn to one-star raids as the only repeatable source throughout the week - otherwise, you can try your luck until April 2027 at various science museum sites across Europe.

Best of luck tracking down Astronaut Pikachu during the 'World Space Week 2026' event - and beyond! You can find out what else is going in the days and month respectively with One More Catch's weekly newsletter and monthly upcoming event schedule.