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Event Pokémon (GO)

Event Pokémon or costumed Pokémon are special forms that have appeared during various events for a limited time in Pokémon GO.

These forms are usually an otherwise-normal Pokémon with an event-relevant costume. Some Event Pokémon can potentially be Shiny as well, or know event-exclusive moves. Some Event Pokémon can evolve, and will retain their costume after doing so. Since July 2021, event forms (except Clone Pokémon) have their own category in the Pokédex of Pokémon GO. Since Event Pokémon are unique to Pokémon GO, they cannot be transferred to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and Pokémon HOME.

As of October 7, 2023, there are 78 Pokémon with event-exclusive forms, and there are 207 Event Pokémon in total. (This includes 197 Pokémon categorized in the Event Pokédex, 4 Clone Pokémon, 3 additional form variations for event-exclusive Pumpkaboo, and 3 additional form variations for event-exclusive Gourgeist.)

Terminology

Main article: Terminology of Event Pokémon (GO)

In the dialogue of Pokémon GO, these Pokémon are known as Event, event, special event, costumed, special costumed, wearing costumes, in costumes, or sporting festive headwear (Japanese: 着飾(きかざ)った dressed-up, 帽子(ぼうし)をかぶった hat-wearing, 特殊(とくしゅ) special, 特別(とくべつ) special, or いつもとは違う other than usual).

List of Event Pokémon

Form Pokémon Evolution only Availability
Festive hat     
  • Holiday 2016: December 12, 2016 - January 3, 2017
  • Holiday 2017: December 21, 2017 - January 4, 2018
  • Holiday 2018: December 18, 2018 - January 2, 2019  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 6, 2019  
    • Pikachu only
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
    • Pikachu only
Party hat     
  • Pokémon Day 2017: February 26 - March 6, 2017
  • Pokémon Day 2018: February 26 - February 28, 2018  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 7, 2019  
  • Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary: June 28 - July 6, 2019
  • Adventure Sync Hatchathon: January 2 - January 16, 2020  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
    • Pichu only
Cap Pikachu     
  • Pokémon GO 1st Anniversary: July 6 - July 27, 2017
  • April Fools' Day: April 1 - April 2, 2019  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 8, 2019  
  • Spotlight Hour: October 13, 2020  
    • Pikachu only
   
Witch hat     
  • Halloween 2017: October 20 - November 2, 2017
  • Halloween 2018: October 23 - November 1, 2018  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 9, 2019  
Summer-style     
  • Pokémon GO 2nd Anniversary: July 5 - July 31, 2018
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 10, 2019  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Weekly Challenge 3: July 17 - July 22, 2020  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
Squirtle Squad sunglasses     
  • Squirtle Community Day: July 8, 2018  
  • Ed Sheeran collab: November 22, 2021 - November 30, 2021  
  • Squirtle Community Day Classic: July 9, 2018  
    • Community Day Classic Make Up: July 23, 2023  
H.F. Custom Cap    
  • H.F. Custom Tie-in: October 5 - October 7, 2018  
Flower crown     
  • Pokémon Day 2019: February 26 - February 28, 2019  
    • Pikachu only
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 11, 2019  
    • Pikachu only
  • Spring 2020: April 9 - April 16, 2020  
    • Pichu only
    • Flower crown Pichu debut
  • Spring 2021: April 4 - April 8, 2021  
  • Spring 2022: April 12 - April 18, 2022  
          
  • Pokémon Day 2019: February 26 - February 28, 2019  
  • Spring 2020: April 9 - April 16, 2020  
  • Research Breakthrough: September 1 - November 1, 2019  
  • Spring 2021: April 4 - April 8, 2021  
  • Spring 2022: April 12 - April 18, 2022  
    
  • Spring 2020: April 9 - April 16, 2020  
  • Spring 2022: April 12 - April 18, 2022  
  • Spring 2023: April 4 - April 10, 2023  
   
  • Spring 2020: April 9 - April 16, 2020  
  • Spring 2022: April 12 - April 18, 2022  
  • Spring 2023: April 4 - April 10, 2023  
    
  • Spring 2021: April 4 - April 8, 2021  
  • Spring 2022: April 12 - April 18, 2022  
  • Spring 2023: April 4 - April 10, 2023  
   
  • Verdant Wonders: March 21 - March 25, 2024  
Detective Pikachu    
  • POKÉMON Detective Pikachu: May 7 - May 17, 2019*
    • Male only
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2019 — Yokohama: August 12, 2019
    • Male only
  • Detective Pikachu Returns: October 5 - October 9, 2023  
    • Despite being the same costume, this Pikachu and Raichu count as a separate entry in the Event Pokédex.
Armored Mewtwo  
Straw hat  
Shedinja Costume  
  • Halloween 2019: October 17 - November 1, 2019  
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
Cubone Costume  
  • Halloween 2019: October 17 - November 1, 2019  
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
Yamask Costume  
  • Halloween 2019: October 17 - November 1, 2019  
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
Mimikyu Costume  
  • Halloween 2019: October 17 - November 1, 2019  
    • Male only
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
    • Male only
  • Misunderstood Mischief Special Research  
    • Male only
Beanie hat     
  • Holiday 2019: December 24, 2019 - January 1, 2020  
Holiday outfit  
  • Holiday 2019: December 24, 2019 - January 1, 2020  
  • Holiday 2020: December 22 - December 31, 2020  
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 1: December 15 - December 23, 2022  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 1: December 18 - December 25, 2023  
 
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 1: December 15 - December 23, 2022  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 1: December 18 - December 25, 2023  
   
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 1: December 18 - December 25, 2023  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
   
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
Party hat (green)  
  • Adventure Sync Hatchathon: January 2 - January 16, 2020  
  • Minccino Limited Research Day: February 2, 2020  
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
 
  • Adventure Sync Hatchathon: January 2 - January 16, 2020  
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
 
  • Adventure Sync Hatchathon: January 2 - January 16, 2020  
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
Party hat (red)  
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
  • Pokémon Day 2024: February 27 - Februrary 28, 2024  
    
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • Pokémon GO 6th Anniversary: July 6 - July 12, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
  • Pokémon Day 2024: February 27 - Februrary 28, 2024  
    
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary Party: July 6 - July 12, 2023  
  • Pokémon Day 2024: February 27 - Februrary 28, 2024  
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020  
  • Pokémon Day 2024: February 27 - Februrary 28, 2024  
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020  
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • Pokémon Day 2024: February 27 - Februrary 28, 2024  
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020 Raid Day: March 1, 2020*  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020 Raid Day: March 1, 2020*  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
Clone  
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020
 
  • Pokémon Day 2020: February 25 - March 2, 2020
Cosplay Pikachu  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021
 
  • Since February 29, 2024, Pikachu Ph. D serves as a platinum Showcase Star Medal reward
Safari hat  
  • GO Safari Zone in St. Louis, USA:
    • At home: March 27 - March 29, 2020  
    • In-person: November 12 - November 14, 2021  
  • GO Safari Zone in Liverpool, UK:
    • At home: April 17 - April 19, 2020  
    • In-person: October 15 - October 17, 2021  
  • GO Safari Zone in Philadelphia, USA:
    • At home: May 8 - May 10, 2020  
    • In-person: October 29 - October 31, 2021  
  • GO Safari Zone in Seville, Spain: May 13 - May 15, 2022  
  • GO Safari Zone in Goyang, South Korea: September 23 - September 25, 2022  
  • GO Safari Zone in Taipei, Taiwan: October 21 - October 23, 2022  
Flower hat  
  • Spring 2020: April 9 - April 16, 2020  
Charizard hat  
  • Throwback Challenge 2020 - Kanto: May 1 - May 8, 2020  
Umbreon hat  
  • Throwback Challenge 2020 - Johto: May 8 - May 15, 2020  
Rayquaza hat  
  • Throwback Challenge 2020 - Hoenn: May 15 - May 22, 2020  
Lucario hat  
  • Throwback Challenge 2020 - Sinnoh: May 22 - May 29, 2020  
Flying Pikachu  
  • Pokémon GO 4th Anniversary: July 3 - July 8, 2020  
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: May 3 - May 8, 2022  
  • GO Safari Zone in Taipei, Taiwan: October 21 - October 23, 2022  
  • GO Safari Zone in Singapore: November 18 - November 20, 2022  
 
  • Pokémon GO 5th Anniversary: July 6 - July 15, 2021  
 
 
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: October 14 - October 23, 2022 
  • GO Safari Zone in Taipei, Taiwan: October 21 - October 23, 2022  
 
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: November 11 - November 20, 2022 
  • GO Safari Zone in Singapore: November 18 - November 20, 2022  
 
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: July 21 - July 27, 2023  
Pikachu visor  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2020: July 25 - July 26, 2020  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2020: July 25 - July 26, 2020  
    • GO Fest Make Up: August 16, 2020  
    • GO Fest Second Make Up: August 23, 2020*  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2020: July 25 - July 26, 2020  
    • GO Fest Make Up: August 16, 2020  
    • GO Fest Second Make Up: August 23, 2020*  
Fashionable costume  
  • Paris Fashion Week 2020: October 2 - October 9, 2020  
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Paris Fashion Week 2020: October 2 - October 9, 2020
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Paris Fashion Week 2020: October 2 - October 9, 2020  
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
   
  • Paris Fashion Week 2020: October 2 - October 9, 2020  
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Fashion Week 2021: September 21 - September 28, 2021  
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
   
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Fashion Week 2022: September 27 - October 3, 2022  
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
 
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
   
  • Fashion Week 2023: November 15 - November 19, 2023  
Mega Banette costume  
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
Litwick costume  
  • Halloween 2020: October 23 - November 3, 2020  
Explorer  
  • Secrets of the Jungle in Japan: December 14 - December 21, 2020  
  • Secrets of the Jungle worldwide release: October 1 - October 10, 2021  
Winter Carnival  
  • Holiday 2020: December 22 - December 31, 2020  
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 1: December 15 - December 23, 2022  
Holiday ribbon  
  • Holiday 2020: December 22 - December 31, 2020  
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 2: December 23 - December 31, 2022  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
   
  • Holiday 2020: December 22 - December 31, 2020  
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 2: December 23 - December 31, 2022  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
New Year's hat     
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
New Year's outfit    
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
2020/2021/2022 glasses     
  • New Year's 2021: December 31, 2020 - January 4, 2021  
  • New Year's 2022: December 31, 2021 - January 4, 2022  
Meloetta hat  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021
 
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2021: July 17 - July 18, 2021
Halloween Mischief  
  • Halloween 2021: October 15 - October 31, 2021  
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
 
  • Halloween 2021: October 15 - October 31, 2021  
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
  • Halloween 2023 - Part II: October 26 - October 31, 2023  
 
  • Halloween 2021: October 15 - October 31, 2021  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles, Field Research, and as a GO Battle League reward
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
Lucas's hat  
 
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event: November 16 - November 21, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event: November 16 - November 21, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles: February 17 - February 18, 2024  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global: February 24 - February 25, 2024  
Dawn's hat  
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event: November 16 - November 21, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event: November 16 - November 21, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event: November 16 - November 21, 2021  
 
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles: February 17 - February 18, 2024  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global: February 24 - February 25, 2024  
Undersea Holiday  
  • Holiday 2021: December 16 - December 31, 2021  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 1: December 15 - December 23, 2022  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles and Field Research
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles and Field Research
Kariyushi shirt  
Scarf  
  • Water Festival 2022: May 12 - May 20, 2022  
Gracidea flower  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022: June 4 - June 5, 2022  
Pokémon TCG hat  
  • Pokémon TCG Crossover: June 16 - June 30, 2022  
Cowboy hat  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022 — Berlin: July 1, 2022 - July 3, 2022  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022 — Seattle: July 22, 2022 - July 24, 2022  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022 — Sapporo: August 5, 2022 - August 7, 2022  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — Global: August 26 - August 27, 2023  
Cake costume  
  • Pokémon GO 6th Anniversary: July 6 - July 12, 2022  
World Championships 2022  
  • Pokémon World Championships 2022 Celebration: August 18, 2022 - August 23, 2022  
Shaymin scarf  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022 — Finale: August 27, 2022  
T-shirt  
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: October 14, 2022 -  
  • GO Safari Zone in Taipei, Taiwan: October 21 - October 23, 2022  
 
  • Pokémon Air Adventures: November 11, 2022 -  
  • GO Safari Zone in Singapore: November 18 - November 20, 2022  
 
Spooky Festival    
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
  • Halloween 2023 - Part II: October 26 - October 31, 2023  
 
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
    • Only appearing in Raid Battles
         
  • Halloween 2022 - Part II: October 27 - November 1, 2022  
  • Halloween 2023 - Part II: October 26 - October 31, 2023  
Cempasúchil crown     
  • Día de Muertos 2022: November 1 - November 2, 2022  
  • Día de Muertos 2023: November 1 - November 2, 2023  
   
  • Día de Muertos 2023: November 1 - November 2, 2023  
Holiday hat           
  • Winter Holiday 2022 - Part 2: December 23 - December 31, 2022  
  • Winter Holiday 2023 - Part 2: December 25 - December 31, 2023  
Party top hat  
  • New Year's 2023: December 31, 2022 - January 4, 2023  
Brendan's hat  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn — Las Vegas: February 18 - February 19, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn — Global: February 25 - February 26, 2023  
    • Male only
May's bow  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn — Las Vegas: February 18 - February 19, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn — Global: February 25 - February 26, 2023  
    • Female only
Cherry blossoms     
  • Spring 2023: April 4 - April 10, 2023  
          
  • Spring 2023: April 4 - April 10, 2023  
Blanche-themed accessory  
Spark-themed accessory     
  • An Instinctive Hero: May 2 - May 8, 2023  
    • An Instinctive Hero Special Research only
Candela-themed accessory    
  • A Valorous Hero: May 11 - May 17, 2023  
    • A Valorous Hero Special Research only
Nightcap  
Satchel  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — Osaka: August 4 - August 6, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — London: August 4 - August 6, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — New York City: August 18 - August 20, 2023  
Crown  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — Osaka: August 4 - August 6, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — London: August 4 - August 6, 2023  
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — New York City: August 18 - August 20, 2023  
    
  • Pokémon GO Fest 2023 — Global: August 26 - August 27, 2023 
Hat  
  • Detective Pikachu Returns: October 5 - October 9, 2023  
Explorer hat           
  • Safari Zone in Seoul: October 7 - October 8, 2023  
  • Safari Zone in Barcelona: October 13 - October 14, 2023  
  • Safari Zone in Mexico City: November 4 - November 5, 2023  
Tricks & Treats  
  • Halloween 2023 - Part II: October 26 - October 31, 2023  
 
  • Halloween 2023 - Part II: October 26 - October 31, 2023  
Ribbon    
  • New Year's 2024: January 1 - January 3, 2024  
Rei's cap  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles: February 17 - February 18, 2024  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global: February 24 - February 25, 2024  
Akari's kerchief  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles: February 17 - February 18, 2024  
  • Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global: February 24 - February 25, 2024  
Captain Pikachu  

See also


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