Summary
- Niantic is bringing back a special Pikachu variant in Pokemon GO, but only in Indonesia and India for a limited time.
- Players can capture Captain's Cap Pikachu by completing Field Research Tasks during the month-long event from June 15 to July 14.
- Despite criticism for region-exclusive events, Pokemon GO fans still enjoy new Pikachu variants and in-game celebrations.
Niantic is bringing back a special variant of Pikachu in Pokemon GO for a short period of time, albeit with a major caveat, as the returning event in question will only be available in a few countries worldwide. The hit mixed reality mobile game is notorious for its frequent implementation of region-exclusive events and offers, but despite drawing criticism from fans, Pokemon GO developer Niantic is showing no signs of stopping the practice anytime soon.
One of the many aspects of Pokemon GO that keeps players coming back are the in-game events that Niantic announces on a consistent basis, many of which involve the addition of new Pokemon types. Just recently, for instance, the developer hosted a promotion in the United States that added, among other things, a new, hat-wearing Pikachu variant to Pokemon GO that's directly modeled after the Captain Pikachu mascot from the Pokemon Horizons TV series.
What makes Captain Pikachu especially unique outside of its cosmetic appearance, though, is that it brandishes an attack named Volt Tackle, a Generation 3 move that was previously not available in Pokemon GO. Although the event that this Pokemon was obtainable from ended a few months ago, Niantic is actually bringing the Pikachu back, but with a big catch this time.
This Pokemon Go Horizons Series Celebration Event Won't Be Available Worldwide
As revealed in a news post on the official Pokemon GO website, the "Pikachu wearing Cap's hat" is making its return to the massively successful mobile game, albeit only in Indonesia and India. In order to commemorate the Pokemon Horizons anime's recent launch in these two regions, Niantic is hosting a month-long event that'll last from June 15 to July 14, 2024. Like with the Pokemon GO Horizons Series Celebration that took place in the U.S. Earlier this year, players will be able to capture their very own Captain's Cap Pikachu by completing Field Research Tasks. Additionally, they'll have the opportunity to experience surprise encounters with characters and other Pokemon from the TV series whenever they take snapshots in-game.
Unfortunately for U.S. Residents who missed out on claiming this Captain's Cap Pikachu earlier this year, it won't be possible for them to circumvent the region lock for this event without traveling to Indonesia or India themselves. As such, the number of players that can take advantage of this Pokemon Horizons celebration is rather limited. This is especially disappointing for those who wanted a second chance at capturing the Shiny variant of the Captain's Cap Pikachu in Pokemon GO, as it's especially rare.
Although most players won't be able to take advantage of this celebration event, there are still many different Pikachu types to capture in Pokemon GO. Some fans have expressed frustration over how often Niantic releases new variants of the electric mouse Pokemon, but it's clear that the mascot character is still a fan favorite among many Pokemon GO enthusiasts.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
