Pokémon Go World Space Week 2026 Features Astronaut Pikachu
Pokémon Go's World Space Week 2026 event runs Oct. 4-10 with astronaut Pikachu in one-star raids and a Timed Research set worth XP and Stardust.
Pokémon Go's World Space Week 2026 event runs from October 4 to 10, featuring a Timed Research set and the chance to catch an astronaut Pikachu, according to polygon.com.
Players can obtain astronaut Pikachu in two ways: by defeating it in one-star raids and catching it, or by completing the event's Timed Research. The Pokémon can also be shiny.
Timed Research steps and rewards
The World Space Week 2026 Timed Research steps are: win 1 raid (2,500 XP), win 2 raids (2,500 Stardust), win 3 raids (2,500 XP), win 4 raids (2,500 Stardust) and win 5 raids (2,500 XP). Completing the Timed Research rewards an astronaut Pikachu encounter, 2,500 XP and 2,500 Stardust.
Quick answers
When does Pokémon Go's World Space Week 2026 event run?
The event runs from October 4 to 10, 2026.
How do you get astronaut Pikachu in Pokémon Go?
You can get it by defeating it in one-star raids and catching it, or by completing the event's Timed Research.
Can astronaut Pikachu be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes, astronaut Pikachu can be shiny.