Pikachu in Baseball Jersey: An Event Not to Be Missed
Pokémon GO fans, get ready! From April 3 to August 23, 2026, Nippon Professional Baseball is joining the game with a Pikachu straight off the baseball fields. This is the perfect opportunity to catch this exclusive Pokémon during the Japanese League matches.
The Details of the Event
- Period: April 3 - August 23, 2026
- Special Pikachu: available only in local raids and a special research.
- Bonus: Baseball jersey Pikachu will appear in raids and in an exclusive special research.
- Location Background: Pikachu captured in these events may have a unique location background associated with each team.
Event Schedule
Here’s the schedule of matches and Pokémon events you won’t want to miss:
- April 3-5: Yomiuri Giants
- April 10-12: Rakuten Eagles
- April 17: Hanshin Tigers
- April 21-23: Hiroshima Carp
- May 1-3: SoftBank Hawks
- May 4-6: Saitama Seibu Lions
- May 8-10: Orix Buffaloes
- May 15-17: Chiba Lotte Marines
- May 23-25: Yokohama DeNA BayStars
- July 20-22: Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- August 11-13: Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
- August 21-23: Chunichi Dragons
Special Research: Catch the Right Pokémon
In addition to the raids, a special research awaits you with exciting tasks:
- Step 1/3: Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms (2600 XP), make 9 nice throws (9 x Razz Berry).
- Rewards: 1 encounter with Zubat, 2026 Stardust, and 10 Poké Balls.
- Steps 2 and 3: Details to come, but expect more fun challenges!
Enjoy the Souvenir Backgrounds
Each baseball team will have its own souvenir background that will appear during the event:
- Yomiuri Giants
- Rakuten Eagles
- Hanshin Tigers
- Hiroshima Carp
- SoftBank Hawks
- Saitama Seibu Lions
- Orix Buffaloes
- Chiba Lotte Marines
- Yokohama DeNA BayStars
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
- Chunichi Dragons
So, what are you waiting for? Mark these dates on your calendars and get ready for a unique Pokémon experience in Japan! Whether you're a baseball fan or just a Pikachu collector, this event promises to be memorable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The event starts on April 3, 2026, and ends on August 23, 2026.
You can catch a Pikachu in a baseball jersey.
Yes, rewards include an encounter with Zubat and Stardust.
The events will take place in the stadiums of the baseball teams during the matches.