Pokémon GO has introduced Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu as part of a special birthday celebration for Professor Willow, with the new costumed Pokémon available from July 21 at 10 a.m. to July 27, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time through Field Research, free Timed Research, snapshot encounters and raids. Players may also encounter a Shiny … Continue reading Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu debuts in Pokémon GO for limited-time birthday celebration