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All Costumed Pikachu in Pokemon GO Fest 2025 (Image via Niantic)
Pokemon GO Fest 2025 is lighting up the game with a brand-new set of exclusive Pikachu costumes. From fancy formal wear to quirky dapper styles, these themed Pikachu are already a highlight of the event.
Whether you’re after regular or shiny versions, here’s the full breakdown of every costume, where to find them, and how long they’ll be available.
Complete List of Costumed Pikachu in Pokemon GO Fest 2025
This year Pokemon GO Fest 2025 introduces six exclusive Pikachu costumes, split into two categories:
Formal Pikachu
All Forms of Dapper Pikachu (Image via Niantic)
These Pikachu come dressed in top hats with colorful accents to match event habitats. • Formal Pikachu (Blue Accents) • Formal Pikachu (Red Accents) • Formal Pikachu (Yellow Accents)
Dapper Pikachu
A playful twist on classy style, these wear monocles, bowties, and colored accents. • Dapper Pikachu (Blue Accents) • Dapper Pikachu (Red Accents) • Dapper Pikachu (Yellow Accents)Every costume Pikachu has a chance to appear shiny, though there is no boosted shiny rate for these versions.
How to Catch Each Costumed Pikachu During Pokemon GO Fest 2025
In-Person GO Fest Events (Osaka, Jersey City, Paris)
Players attending the live GO Fest events can encounter Formal Pikachu in the wild. Each variant spawns in a themed habitat: • Sunken Treasure: Formal Pikachu (Blue Accents) • Noble Fields: Formal Pikachu (Red Accents) • Carnival Grounds: Formal Pikachu (Yellow Accents)These habitats rotate during the event, allowing players to catch all three versions.
Global GO Fest 2025 (Worldwide)
For players worldwide, the spotlight is on Dapper Pikachu, available only as 1-star Raid bosses. Each color variant can be challenged in gyms across the globe. These Global-exclusive versions feature goggles on their hats instead of monocles, making them slightly different from their in-person counterparts.Formal Pikachu are not available during the Global event, so if you want them, you’ll need to trade with someone who attended an in-person GO Fest.
Event Dates and Availability of Costumed Pikachu in Pokemon GO Fest 2025
Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Train Conductor Falinks, Red, Yellow, Blue Accent Dapper Pikachu (Image via Niantic).
• In-Person Events: June 23 - June 29, 2025 (dates depend on the host city). • Global Event Raids: June 28 - June 29, 2025, with Dapper Pikachu appearing in 1-star Raids all weekend.
Shiny Availability and Extras of Costumed Pikachu in Pokemon GO Fest 2025
• All six Pikachu costumes can appear shiny, but their odds are standard, with no increased rates. • They cannot be obtained from eggs or field research - only through wild encounters (Formal) or raids (Dapper) during GO Fest.
Why These Costumed Pikachu Matter in Pokemon GO
Pikachu costumes have become one of Pokemon GO’s most collected features.
Over the years, players have seen everything from party hats to crowns, but GO Fest costumes are among the most exclusive. Once the event ends, these designs typically vanish, making them highly sought-after for collectors and traders alike.
Quick Reference Table - Pikachu Costumes and Availability in Pokemon GO
Costume Name | Event Location | How to Get | Shiny Available |
Formal Pikachu (Blue) | Osaka, Jersey City, Paris GO Fest | Wild Spawn | Yes |
Formal Pikachu (Red) | Osaka, Jersey City, Paris GO Fest | Wild Spawn | Yes |
Formal Pikachu (Yellow) | Osaka, Jersey City, Paris GO Fest | Wild Spawn | Yes |
Dapper Pikachu (Blue) | Global GO Fest (Worldwide) | 1-Star Raids | Yes |
Dapper Pikachu (Red) | Global GO Fest (Worldwide) | 1-Star Raids | Yes |
Dapper Pikachu (Yellow) | Global GO Fest (Worldwide) | 1-Star Raids | Yes |
Also read: How to Catch Shiny Dapper Pikachu in Pokemon GO (Blue, Red, and Yellow Accents): Shiny Odds, Appearance, Best Tips, and MoreGO Fest 2025’s Pikachu lineup blends fun, exclusivity, and collectability. Whether you’re exploring habitats at in-person events or raiding from home during the global weekend, each costume is a stylish addition to your collection. To complete the set, keep an eye out for shiny encounters and be ready to trade with friends who attended in-person GO Fest events.