Pokemon Go World Championship finally brings costumed Pikachu worth catching

Pokemon Go World Championship finally brings costumed Pikachu worth catching

As a lifelong Pokémon fan who grew up with Pikachu by my side, I can confidently say that the new World Championships 2024 Pikachu is a dream come true! With its adorable diving gear and exclusive availability at the Honolulu event, it’s like a tropical vacation for my favorite Electric-type friend. I may just have to book a trip to Hawaii to get my hands on this one!


As a diehard Pokémon GO enthusiast, I’m absolutely thrilled about the latest announcement for the 2024 World Championships – a fresh, new-costumed Pikachu is set to make an appearance! Unlike other versions of this cherished icon, I can hardly contain my excitement as I eagerly await the chance to catch it.

Clothed Pokémon spark divided opinions within the community; some adore them while others dislike them intensely. For instance, Pikachu often dons a cap at various gatherings, but many trainers tend to discard this accessory.

At the World Championships, Pikachu puts on scuba equipment featuring goggles, a snorkel, and flippers to mimic the location of the yearly event – Honolulu, Hawaii. Excited by this novelty, other players applauded when Reddit user ‘raggedy10’ displayed this new feature.

2024 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Infographic from Niantic
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Many deemed it the top-notch costumed Pokémon within the game, expressing eagerness to include it among their own collections. Some even went as far as saying it was the most adorable variation of Pikachu available.

In addition to appearing exclusively during Field Research tasks and one-star raids as part of the World Championships 2024, this unique Pikachu can also have a shimmering shiny form. This increases the excitement for trainers to chase after this special Electric-type Pokémon.

In response to this, a fan expressed, “I’m eagerly seeking the Pikachu, in both lucky and shiny forms. I’ll make every effort to grab as many as possible. I truly need it. Perhaps even a physical figure of it.” It should be noted that a plushie version of this item is available for purchase, but will initially only be accessible to players participating in the event held in Honolulu.

Many assume that tasks for Pikachu will prove difficult, but trainers have noted that, given its appearance in One-Star Raids, defeating it should be straightforward. It’s also essential to remember that the Pikachu from the World Championship is not found in the wild.

The event taking place in 2024, running from Friday, August 16th at 10 AM up until Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 8 PM (in local time), will offer a unique Pikachu and the opportunity to use Charged Technical Machines (TMs) for eliminating Frustration from your Shadow Pokémon attackers.

For an effortless victory against Pikachu Raids, consider using popular Ground-type alternatives such as Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, or Excadrill from Pokemon Go.

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2024-08-02 18:06