Raids
World Space Week: Astronaut Pikachu debuts in one-star raids
From October 4 to 10, Astronaut Pikachu debuts in one-star raids and in free Timed Research, with a chance of encountering a shiny one.
Published October 2, 2026Valid until Monday, October 12
What changes for your raids
From Sunday, October 4, at 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time, it’s World Space Week. A new costumed Pokémon debuts: Astronaut Pikachu. You can find it in one-star raids. It can be shiny.
Free Timed Research: its tasks award an encounter with Astronaut Pikachu, among other rewards. Complete it and claim the rewards before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Full details in the official announcement.