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Pokémon GO localized regional events

Overview

Niantic is hosting localized Pokémon GO events featuring themed Pikachu variants in South Korea and India.

In South Korea, the ‘2026 Pikachu’s Autumn Outing’ event runs from September 18 to October 11, 2026, featuring a Pikachu wearing an orange Hanbok. Activities are concentrated in Seoul areas like Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, as well as Incheon International Airport. A subsequent nationwide ‘2026 Pikachu’s Korea Trip’ event is scheduled for September 24 to September 26.

In India, a ‘Festival of Lights’ event is set for November 6 to November 8, 2026. This exclusive event features Pikachu wearing a saree or a kurta. The event includes ‘Sparkle O’Clock’ periods with increased wild spawns of various Pokémon and themed rewards such as stickers and Timed Research.

Entities

Pokémon GO · Pikachu · Niantic · Incheon International Airport · India

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Pokémon GO to host Festival of Lights event in India

    Pokémon GO is hosting an exclusive Festival of Lights event in India from November 6–8, 2026, featuring themed Pikachu in sarees and kurtas.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon GO debuts Pikachu in orange Hanbok in South Korea

    Pokémon GO will debut Pikachu in an orange Hanbok during special events in South Korea from September 18 to October 11, 2026, featuring localized activities in Seoul and nationwide raids.

Sources

invenglobal.com · pocketmonsters.net · pokemongo.gamewith.jp