A new costume for the beloved Pikachu is set to be introduced in an upcoming summer-themed event, as revealed by a Pokemon GO datamine. Additionally, as Pokemon GO Fest 2023 draws near this August, players can look forward to the debut of a new Mythical Pokemon.
Despite some technical challenges with Pokemon GO’s Routes feature, trainers will have numerous opportunities to obtain fresh Pokemon and rewards by participating in Pokemon GO Fest 2023 throughout August.
The event will kick off in London and Osaka on August 4, followed by its arrival in New York City on August 18. Players will have three consecutive days in each city to encounter and catch various new Pokemon, including the elusive Mythical Pokemon Diancie in Pokemon GO.
There’s still hope for those who cannot attend these in-person events, as Diancie will be available in their local areas once Pokemon GO Fest 2023: Global begins on August 26.
As per a recent datamine conducted by PokeMiners, it has been revealed that Pikachu will receive a brand-new summer shirt costume during Pokemon GO Fest 2023.
— PokeMiners (@poke_miners) July 26, 2023
This new outfit seems to be a variation of the Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt Pikachu costume, initially featured in the Japan-exclusive Air Adventures Okinawa event within Pokemon GO.
The datamine provides the in-game model for this new Pikachu costume, but the specific way of obtaining it remains undisclosed. Nevertheless, the findings suggest that during the yearly event, players might have the chance to get a shiny costume variant.
The datamine reveals that Diancie’s Mega and shiny variants are showcased alongside the new Pikachu costume. During Pokemon GO Fest 2023, attendees in London and Osaka will have the exclusive opportunity to catch Diancie.
Furthermore, the Mega Evolution of Diancie will also debut during the event in these cities. At the same time, players in the United States and other regions will have to wait until the latter half of August.
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Regarding Pikachu’s Pokemon GO Fest 2023 costume, it is not entirely original, but it might still be a pleasant surprise for some fans. The costume features the summer shirt, which was previously exclusive to Japan.
Niantic is expected to reveal more details on how fans can earn this costume as the annual event is just a week away. Mega Rayquaza is set to make its global Pokemon GO debut in limited-time raids the following month.
This highly regarded Pokemon will be available during Pokemon GO Fest 2023, accompanied by a new Rayquaza Special Research. Players can participate in this research to collect Meteorites, enabling them to Mega Evolve Rayquaza and teach it new moves.
Pokemon GO is currently accessible on Android and iOS devices.