Pikachu in Saree and Kurta for the Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights is back in Pokémon GO! This year, the celebrations are exclusive to Trainers in India, and you will get to see Pikachu dressed in a saree and Pikachu in a kurta, making this event even more stylish!
Event Details
This celebration will take place from Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 AM to Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM (local time).
- 2× Stardust for each Pokémon captured.
- Double Incense Duration (excluding Daily Adventure Incense).
- Receive stickers of Pikachu in saree or kurta by spinning PokéStops.
Increased Encounters with Incense
Using Incense will increase your chances of encountering the following Pokémon:
- Ponyta
- Chinchou
- Volbeat
- Litwick
- Morelull
- Tadbulb
With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Pokémon!
Special Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
- Pikachu in saree
- Pikachu in kurta
Once again, you might have the chance to find a Shiny!
Field Research Tasks
Festival of Lights-themed field research tasks will be available. The following Pokémon can be encountered by completing these tasks:
- Pikachu in saree
- Pikachu in kurta
And once again, a Shiny is possible!
Collection Challenges and Timed Research
Complete collection challenges by catching Festival of Lights-themed Pokémon to earn a Premium Raid Pass, Stardust, and XP.
Participate in a branched timed research that offers stickers and an encounter with either Pikachu in saree or kurta, depending on the chosen path. This timed research will also reward you with a Premium Raid Pass, Rare Candies, and Poké Balls.
Precautions to Take
Stay aware of your surroundings and follow local health guidelines while playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events may be subject to changes. Be sure to follow us on social media, enable push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay informed.