Pokémon GO to host Festival of Lights event in India

Pokémon GO will host the Festival of Lights event in India from Friday, November 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event is exclusive to trainers located in India.

Special features include the return of Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta, which may appear in raids with the possibility of shiny variants or special backgrounds. During Sparkle O’Clock periods at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., various Pokémon including Charmander, Chinchou, Mareep, Camerupt, Litwick, Lampent, Morelull, and Tadbulb will appear more frequently in the wild.

Event bonuses include tripled Lure Module duration and the chance to receive themed Pikachu stickers from PokéStops. Additionally, a free branched Timed Research will be available starting November 1, offering rewards such as XP, Stardust, and encounters with themed Pikachu.