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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceSanta HatHoliday 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 HatHalloween 2017 (October to November 2017) - In the wild Summer HatSecond Anniversary Event (July 2018) - In the wild Fragment HatAvaliable between October 6th and October 7th 2018 in the wild Flower CrownPokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) - In the wild Detective HatDetective Pikachu Celebration (May 2019) - Photobomb in GO Snapshot Straw HatKumamoto Prefecture Reconstruction Campaign (July 2019) - In the wild Mimikyu CostumeHalloween 2019 (October to November 2019) - In the wild Winter BeanieHoliday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) - In the wild Clone PikachuPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Photobomb in GO Snapshot Party Hat (Red)Pokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - In the wild Libre PikachuReach a certain rank in the Go Battle League Flower Hat Pikachu Spring Event 2020 (April 2020) - In the wild Safari CapLiverpool Safari Zone (April 2020) - In the wild Charizard CapThrowback Challenge 2020: Kanto (May 2020) - In the wild Umbreon CapThrowback Challenge 2020: Johto (May 2020) - In the wild Rayquaza CapThrowback Challenge 2020: Hoenn (May 2020) - In the wild Lucario CapThrowback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh May 2020 - In the wild Flying PikachuGo Weekly Challenge: Skill (July 2020) - In the wild World Cap PikachuSpotlight Hour on Tuesday, 6th October Explorer PikachuSecrets of the Jungle (14th December to 21st December 2020) - In the wild Holiday PikachuHoliday 2020 Event (December 2020) - In the wild New Year's Hat Pikachu2021 New Year's Event (December 2020 to January 2021) - In the wild and from field research tasks Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt PikachuRelease postponed - Was due to be available in Okinawa, Japan on July 22nd, 2021 Flying Fifth Anniversary PikachuFifth Anniversary Event (July 2021) - In the wild or one-star raids Meloetta hat PikachuGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - In the wild Image credit: Niantic/EurogamerPop Star PikachuGo 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 PikachuHalloween 2021 (October 2021) - In the wild and field research tasks Flying Pikachu with red, yellow and orange balloonsAir Adventures event (May 2022) - From timed research quest, field research and in the wild Gracidea Flower PikachuGo Fest 2022 (June 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids Pokémon TCG Hat PikachuPokémon TCG Crossover event (June 2022) - In the wild and field research task Cake Costume Pikachu6th Anniversary event (July 2022) - In the wild and field research task World Championships 2022 PikachuPokémon World Championship event (August 2022) - In raids, field research task and timed research quest Shaymin-inspired scarf PikachuGo Fest 2022 Finale (August 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids Green (Berry) Shirt PikachuOnly available in Taipei, Taiwan from mid-October 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Image credit: NianticGreen Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventure event in Taipei, Taiwan (October 2022) Image credit: NianticPurple (Flower) Shirt PikachuOnly available in Singapore from mid-November 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Image credit: NianticPurple Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore (November 2022) Party Top Hat PikachuNew Years 2022 (December 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids Brendan Hat PikachuGo Tour: Hoenn Global (February 2023) May Bow PikachuGo Tour: Hoenn Global (February 2023) Cherry Blossom PikachuSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research Blue (Citrus) Shirt PikachuOnly available on Jeju Island, South Korea from Friday 28th July 2023 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Blue Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Jeju Island, South Korea (July 2023) Image credit: NianticWorld Championships 2023 Pikachu2023 Pokémon World Championships (August 2023) - In one-star raids, field research tasks and timed research quest Image credit: NianticAquamarine Crown PikachuGo Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticMalachite Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticPyrite Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticQuartz Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticDetective Hat PikachuDetective 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

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:

CostumeHow to obtainSanta HatEvolve a Santa Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Party Hat (Purple)Evolve a Party Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Ash HatEvolve an Ash Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Witch HatEvolve a Witch Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Summer HatEvolve a Summer Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Fragment HatEvolve a Fragment Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Flower CrownEvolve a Flower Crown Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Detective HatEvolve a Detective Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Winter BeanieEvolve a Winter Hat Beanie using 50 Pikachu candy World Cap RaichuEvolve a World Cap Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Original Cap RaichuEvolve a Original Cap Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy New Year's Hat RaichuEvolve a New Year's Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Cherry Blossom RaichuSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Evolve a Cherry Blossom 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceSanta HatHoliday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) - 5km eggs Party Hat (Purple)Pokémon Day 2018 (February 2018) - 2km eggs Ash HatFirst Anniversary Event (July 2017) - 2km eggs Witch HatHalloween 2017 (October to November 2017) - 2km eggs Sumer HatSecond Anniversary Event (July 2018) - 2km eggs Winter Beanie Holiday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) - 2km eggs Flower Crown PichuSpring Event 2020 (April 2020) - 2km eggs from gifts New Year's Hat Pichu2021 New Year's Event (December 2020 to January 2021) - 2km eggs Cherry Blossom PichuSpring 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceCherry Blossom PichuSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Hatch from 2km eggs collected during event Cherry Blossom PikachuSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research Cherry Blossom RaichuSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Evolve a Cherry Blossom Pikachu using 50 Pikachu Candy Cherry Blossom EeveeSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - In the wild, one-star raids and event-exclusive field research Cherry Blossom VaporeonSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Cherry Blossom JolteonSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Cherry Blossom FlareonSpring into Spring 2023 (April 2023) - Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Cherry Blossom EspeonSpring 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 UmbreonSpring 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 LeafeonSpring 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 SylveonSpring 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceSanta Hat PikachuHoliday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) - In the wild Winter Beanie PikachuHoliday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) - In the wild Santa Hat RaichuEvolve a Santa Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Winter Beanie RaichuEvolve a Winter Hat Beanie using 50 Pikachu candy Santa Hat PichuHoliday 2016 Event (12th December to January 2017) - 5km eggs Winter Beanie PichuHoliday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) - 2km eggs Stantler with Christmas BellsHoliday 2019 Event (December to January 2020) - Two-star raids, 2km eggs and in the wild Holiday PikachuHoliday 2020 Event (December 2020) - In the wild Holiday DelbirdHoliday 2020 Event (December 2020) - In the wild Holiday CubchooHoliday 2020 Event (December 2020) - In the wild Holiday SphealHoliday 2021 Event (December 2021) - In the wild, one-star raids and field research tasks Holiday GlaceonHoliday 2021 Event (December 2021) - Three-star raids Holiday Ribbon BearticHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve a Holiday Cubchoo using 50 Cubchoo Candy Holiday Hat EeveeHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - In the wild, one-star raids and field research tasks Holiday Hat VaporeonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Holiday Hat JolteonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Holiday Hat FlareonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy Holiday Hat EspeonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy during the day after walking 10km Holiday Hat UmbreonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy at night after walking 10km Holiday Hat LeafeonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy after using Mossy Lure on PokéStop Holiday Hat GlaceonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy after using Glacial Lure on PokéStop Holiday Hat SylveonHoliday 2022 Event (December 2022) - Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee using 25 Eevee Candy once it has 70 Buddy Hearts (Great Buddy level)

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceCempasúchil Crown DuskullDía de Muertos 2022 (November 2022) - In the wild, one-star raids, event-exclusive field research tasks, Incense and Lure Modules Cempasúchil Crown DusclopsEvolve Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops using 25 Duskull Candy Cempasúchil Crown DusknoirEvolve Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops using 100 Duskull Candy and a Sinnoh Stone

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceBow SmoochumFashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) - Limited research task reward and 7km eggs Top Hat KirliaFashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) - In raids Top Hat ShinxFashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) - In raids Backwards Cap CroagunkFashion Week Event 2020 (October 2020) - In the wild and from Go Snapshot Fashionable ButterfreeFashion Week 2021 - In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest Fashionable SneaselFashion Week 2021 - In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest Fashion BlitzleFashion Week 2021 - In the wild, raids and from the Fashion Week research quest Bowler Hat DiglettFashion Week 2022 - In the wild, one-star raids, 7km eggs and timed research Bowler Hat DugtrioFashion Week 2022 - Evolve Bowler Hat Diglett using 50 Diglett Candy Sunglasses AbsolFashion Week 2022 - In the wild, three-star raids and timed research Backwards Cap ToxicroakFashion Week 2022 - Evolve Backwards Cap Croagunk using 50 Croagunk Candy

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.

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceFlower Crown PikachuPokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) - In the wild Flower Crown RaichuEvolve a Flower Crown Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Flower Crown EeveePokémon Day 2019 (February 2019) - In the wild Flower Crown VaporeonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown JolteonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown FlareonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee using 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown EspeonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee during the day after walking 10km with it as your buddy - costs 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown UmbreonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee at night after walking 10km with it as your buddy - costs 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown LeafeonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee in the radius of a Mossy Lure Module - costs 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown GlaceonEvolve an Flower Crown Eevee in the radius of a Glacial Lure Module - costs 25 Eevee candy Flower Crown PichuSpring Event 2020 (April 2020) - 2km eggs from gifts Flower Crown TogepiSpring Event 2020 (April 2020) - 2km eggs from gifts Flower Crown BunearySpring Event 2020 (April 2020) - In the wild Flower Crown HappinySpring Event 2021 (April 2021) - In 2km eggs Credit to Denarnia from redditFlower Crown ChanseySpring Event 2021 (April 2021) - In the wild, raids and research quests Flower Crown BlisseySpring Event 2021 (April 2021) - Evolve a Flower Crown Chansey using 50 Chansey Candy Flower Crown SylveonGain 70 Buddy hearts with a Flower Crown Eevee and then evolve it using 25 Eevee Candy Flower Crown TogeticSpring into Spring (April 2022) - In the wild, complete Collection Challenge and evolve Flower Crown Togepi with 25 Candy Flower Crown TogekissSpring into Spring (April 2022) - Evolve Flower Crown Togetic with 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone Flower Crown LopunnySpring into Spring (April 2022) - Evolve Flower Crown Buneary 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceNoneExplorer Hat EeveeGo City Safari in Seoul (South Korea), Barcelona (Spain) and Mexico City (Mexico) (October 2023) - City Safari Special Research Image credit: Niantic

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceMeloetta hat PikachuGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - In the wild Image credit: Niantic/EurogamerPop Star PikachuGo 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 GardevoirGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots Meloetta hat FlygonGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - Depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon, which includes appearance in snapshots Meloetta hat Galarian PonytaGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - In one-star raids and depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon Meloetta hat Galarian ZigzagoonGo Fest 2021 (July 2021) - In one star raids and depends on choice in The Melody Pokémon Gracidea Flower PikachuGo Fest 2022 (June 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids Cowboy Hat SnorlaxIn-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 PikachuGo Fest 2022 Finale (August 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids Satchel wearing AerodactylGo Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild Image credit: NianticAquamarine Crown PikachuGo Fest London, Osaka, New York and Go Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticMalachite Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticPyrite Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: NianticQuartz Crown PikachuGo Fest Global (August 2023) - In the wild and one-star raids Image credit: Niantic

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceShedinja-costumed BulbasaurHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Cubone-costumed CharmanderHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Yamask-costumed SquirtleHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Witch Hat PikachuHalloween 2017 (October to November 2017) - In the wild Mimikyu Costume PikachuHalloween 2019 (October to November 2019) - In the wild Witch Hat RaichuEvolve a Witch Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Witch Hat PichuHalloween 2017 (October to November 2017) - 2km eggs Mega Banette Costume GengarHalloween 2020 (October to November 2020) - Five-star raids Litwick Hat SableyeHalloween 2020 (October to November 2020) - In the wild and eggs Halloween Mischief PikachuHalloween 2021 (October 2021) - In the wild and field research tasks Halloween Mischief PiplupHalloween 2021 (October 2021) - In the wild and field research tasks Halloween Mischief DrifblimHalloween 2021 (October 2021) - In three-star raids, field research tasks and Go Battle League reward Spooky Festival VulpixHalloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) - In the wild, field research tasks Spooky Festival NinetalesHalloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) - Evolve Spooky Festival Vulpix using 50 Vulpix Candy Spooky Festival GengarHalloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) - In three-star raids Spooky Festival PumpkabooHalloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) - In the wild Spooky Festival GourgeistHalloween 2022 Part 2 (October 2022) - Evolve Spooky Festival Pumpkaboo using 200 Pumpkaboo Candy or through trade evolution

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceShedinja-costumed BulbasaurHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Party Hat (Red) BulbasaurPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Clone VenusaurPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Four-star raids Pikachu Visor BulbasaurGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) Cubone-costumed CharmanderHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Party Hat (Red) CharmanderPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Pikachu Visor CharmanderGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) Party Hat Charmeleon6th Anniversary event (July 2022) - In the wild, evolution Party Hat Charizard6th Anniversary event (July 2022) - In the wild, evolution Clone CharizardPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Four-star raids Sunglasses SquirtleCommunity Day - July 8th 2018 - Found by completling research tasks 'Catch 5 Squirtle' Yamask-costumed SquirtleHalloween 2019 Event (October to November 2019) - One-star raids Party Hat (Red) SquirtlePokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Pikachu Visor SquirtleGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) Sunglasses WartortleEvolve a Sunglasses Squirtle with 25 Squirtle Candy Party Hat (Red) Wartortle7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) - Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Squirtle using 25 Squirtle Candy Image credit: NianticSunglasses BlastoiseEvolve a Sunglasses Wartortle with 100 Squirtle Candy Party Hat (Red) Blastoise7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) - Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Wartortle using 100 Squirtle Candy Image credit: NianticClone BlastoisePokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Four-star raids

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceNew Year's Hat Pikachu2020 New Year's Event (December 2020 to January 2021) - In the wild and from field research tasks New Year's Hat RaichuEvolve a New Year's Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy New Year Slowpoke2020 New Year's Event (Decemeber 2020 to January 2021 - In the wild, 2km eggs, field research tasks and raids New Year SlowbroEvolve a New Year Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke candy New Year's Hat Pichu2020 New Year's Event (December 2020 to January 2021) - 2km eggs New Year's Hat Hoothoot2021 New Year's Event (December 2021 to January 2022) - In the wild, one-star raids, 7km eggs and field research 2022 Glasses SlowkingEvolve a New Year's Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke Candy and a King's Rock Party Top Hat PikachuNew Years 2022 (December 2022) - In the wild and one-star raids New Year's Hat NoctowlNew Year 2022 (December 2022) - Evolve New Year's Hat Hoothoot using 50 Hoothoot 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceParty Hat (Red) BulbasaurPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Party Hat (Red) CharmanderPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Party Hat Charmeleon6th Anniversary event (July 2022) - In the wild, evolution Party Hat Charizard6th Anniversary event (July 2022) - In the wild, evolution Party Hat (Red) SquirtlePokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - 7km eggs and one-star raids Party Hat (Red) Wartortle7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) - Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Squirtle using 25 Squirtle Candy Image credit: NianticParty Hat (Red) Blastoise7th Anniversary Party (July 2023) - Evolve a Party Hat (Red) Wartortle using 100 Squirtle Candy Image credit: NianticParty Hat (Blue and green) RaticateAdventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) - Two-star raids Party Hat (Purple) PikachuPokémon Day 2017 (February to March 2017) - In the wild Party Hat (Red) PikachuPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - In the wild Party Hat (Purple) RaichuEvolve a Party Hat Pikachu using 50 Pikachu candy Party Hat (Red) NidorinoPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Two-star raids Party Hat (Red) GengarPokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - Four-star raids Party Hat (Red) EeveePokémon Day 2020 (February to March 2020) - In the wild Party Hat (Purple) PichuPokémon Day 2018 (February 2018) - 2km eggs Party Hat (Blue and green) WobbuffetAdventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) - Two-star raids Party Hat (Blue and green) WurmpleAdventure Sync Hatchathon (January 2020) - 2km eggs

Pikachu 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.

Below you can find every Pokémon that has been given a Pikachu Visor so far in Pokémon Go, along with their first appearance:

CostumeFirst AppearancePikachu Visor BulbasaurGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) Pikachu Visor CharmanderGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020) Pikachu Visor SquirtleGo Fest 2020 (25th to 26th July 2020)

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceTurtwig wearing Lucas's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) Chimchar wearing Luca's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) Piplup wearing Luca's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) Turtwig wearing Dawn's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) Chimchar wearing Dawn's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021) Piplup wearing Dawn's hatBD and SP event (16th to 21st November 2021)

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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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceOkinawan Kariyushi Shirt PikachuReleased on 22nd July 2021 - only available in Okinawa, Japan Green (Berry) Shirt PikachuOnly available in Taipei, Taiwan from mid-October 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Image credit: NianticGreen Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventure event in Taipei, Taiwan (October 2022) Image credit: NianticPurple (Flower) Shirt PikachuOnly available in Singapore from mid-November 2022 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Image credit: NianticPurple Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Singapore (November 2022) Blue (Citrus) Shirt PikachuOnly available on Jeju Island, South Korea from Friday 28th July 2023 for a year as part of Pokémon Air Adventures Blue Balloon Flying PikachuOnly available during Pokémon Air Adventures in Jeju Island, South Korea (July 2023) Image credit: Niantic

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceBlanche-themed accessory LaprasA Mystic Hero (April 2023) - From the A Mystic Hero special research quest Spark-themed accessory ElekidAn Instinctive Hero (May 2023) - From the An Instinctive Hero special research quest Spark-themed accessory ElectabuzzEvolve Spark-themed accessory Elekid using 25 Electabuzz Candy

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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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceLapras wearing a scarfWater 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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceNightcap SnorlaxComplete Catching Some Z's special research quest, which requires the Pokémon Go Plus + to unlock Image credit: Niantic

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:

CostumeFirst AppearanceNew Year Slowpoke2020 New Year's Event (Decemeber 2020 to January 2021 - In the wild, 2km eggs, field research tasks and raids New Year SlowbroEvolve a New Year Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke candy 2022 Glasses SlowkingEvolve a New Year's Slowpoke using 50 Slowpoke Candy and a King's Rock Slowpoke wearing a hatDetective Pikachu Returns event (October 2023) - In the wild

We'll update this page with new event costume Pokémon as they're released!

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