LocationSpoofing event guide
World Space Week 2026: Astronaut Pikachu and two deadlines
Astronaut Pikachu features in one-star raids and free research. Space Week ends on 10 October, with research completion and claims due two days later.
Event window
Local-time event- Starts
- Ends
Times above use your in-game local clock. No timezone conversion is applied.
This is the overall event window. Check the schedule below for daily hours, overnight breaks and separate reward deadlines.
Event focus
World Space Week introduces Astronaut Pikachu through raids and free Timed Research. Research claims remain open after the main gameplay window ends.
Schedule
| Activity | Local dates and times |
|---|---|
| Main event | 4 October 2026, 00:00–10 October, 23:59 |
| Research tasks and reward claims | Before 12 October 2026, 23:59 |
Featured Pokémon and encounters
- Astronaut Pikachu makes its costume debut.
- It appears in one-star raids during the event.
- An encounter is also a reward from the free Timed Research.
Research
| Access | Named reward | Task details |
|---|---|---|
| Free Timed Research | Astronaut Pikachu encounter and other unspecified rewards | Individual tasks and other quantities not announced |
The 12 October deadline covers both finishing tasks and collecting their rewards. It does not extend the main raid window.
Shiny
Shiny Astronaut Pikachu is possible. No numeric odds or guaranteed Shiny reward are stated.
Bonuses
The announcement centres on the costume encounter and free research. It does not announce a Candy, XP or Stardust multiplier.
Preparation
Use the raid window for the costume encounter, then check the research timer separately. A saved research reward and an active raid have different deadlines.