ポケモンGO、2025年ポケモンの世界選手権に向けて多数の記念イベントをリリース予定

The Pokémon Go World Championships run from August 15th to 17th.
A Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket will appear in-game.
The Go Battle League receives a themed update along with multiple special activities.

Pokémon Go is celebrating the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, taking place from August 15th to 17th. Elite Trainers from across the globe will battle for the title of World Champion, and even if you’re watching from home, there’s a lot to enjoy—starting with a code for a commemorative 2025 Worlds Tee (White), releasing during the Day One livestream.

To honor the event, a Pikachu in a varsity jacket is making its first appearance, with a chance to encounter its Shiny form. This special Pikachu will show up in one-star raids, Field Research tasks, and out in the wild. Raids will also include Lapras, Honedge, Dusclops, and Diggersby. Keep an eye out—Lapras and Pikachu will have boosted Shiny encounter rates during the celebration.

A $5 Timed Research ticket unlocks encounters with Lickitung, Sableye, Guzzlord, and more, plus 25,000 Stardust and a Premium Battle Pass. Special evolutions come with unique Charged Attacks: Primeape and Annihilape will learn Rage Fist, while Clodsire gains Megahorn. You’ll also find themed stickers at PokéStops, in Gifts, and in the shop, along with exclusive avatar items.

Additionally, from August 11th to 17th, the Go Battle League gets a fresh look with a new arena and updated background music. During Go Battle Weekend, you can complete up to 100 battles per day, earn 4x Stardust from victories, and claim free Timed Research with battle-themed avatar rewards. Pokémon in the Go Battle League will also display expanded stat spreads for Attack, Defense, and HP.

If you’re gearing up for the competition, the Pokémon Go Web Store offers bundles like the Ultra Ticket Box with a bonus Premium Battle Pass and the TM Elite Master Box filled with Elite and regular TMs. You can also unlock free items by redeeming these Pokémon Go codes!

Tune in to Pokémon Go’s Twitch channel to stream the Pokémon World Championships 2025 live.