Pikachu will see two new costumes as part of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP events.
Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit will debut on Tuesday, 25th August, while 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pikachu will make an appearance on Friday, 28th August (the first day of the Championships itself).
Both have similar methods throughout the week, giving you a handful of chances in sourcing one - and helpful if you want to try and get a shiny.
This guide explains how to get Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pikachu in Pokémon Go this week.
How to get Cosmog spacesuit Pikachu in Pokémon Go
Pikachu wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit will debut on Tuesday, 25th August at 10am from the following sources:
- One-star raids (until Sunday, 31st August at 8pm)
- Event Go Pass (Free and Deluxe ranks 28, 59)
- Field Research (Explore 5km, Spin 26 PokéStops or Gyms)
- Pokémon Go Twitch drop (watch Saturday's PokémonXP Panel: Celebrating 10 Years of Pokémon Go at 6pm UK / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT on the PokémonXP channel for 30 minutes to earn the 'PokémonXP Timed Research')
Thanks to Grass Cat from PokeMiners for fleshing out the above.
How to get 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pikachu in Pokémon Go
2026 Pokémon World Championships Pikachu will debut on Friday, 28th August at 10am from the following sources:
- One-star raids (until Sunday, 31st August at 8pm)
- Event Go Pass (Free and Deluxe ranks 29, 60)
- Pokémon Go Twitch drop (watch an official co-streamer broadcasting the 2026 Pokémon World Championships from Friday, 28th August for 45 minutes to earn the 'Greetings from San Francisco! Bonus Timed Research')
Thanks to Grass Cat from PokeMiners for fleshing out the above.
Can these new Pikachu be shiny?
Yes. As with all Pikachu, both the Cosmog-themed spacesuit and 2026 Pokémon World Championships costumes 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.
Best of luck with the '2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP events! You can find out what else is going on this week in the latest One More Catch newsletter.
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