Patterns of the Wild
Time and Date
Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time in Indonesia
Featured Pokémon
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter 
Pikachu ✨ wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background.
Trainers will have a chance to encounter Pikachu wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background through wild encounters, Timed Research, and surprise snapshot encounters!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research
Complete Timed Research to encounter Pikachu wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background! The Timed Research will be available from Monday, September 28, at 6:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Encounter with Pikachu wearing a batik shirt with a Special Background ✨
- Encounters with
Oddish ✨, 
Ledyba ✨, and 
Hoppip✨ - 1,000 XP
- 1,000
Stardust - And more!
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Bonuses
Incense duration increased to 2 hours- Higher chance to encounter Pikachu and other event-themed Pokémon when Incense is activated
Collection Challenge
Complete the Collection Challenge by catching Patterns of the Wild–themed Pokémon to receive XP, Stardust, and 
stickers featuring Pikachu wearing a batik shirt.
Surprise Encounters
Smile! During the event, you might have a surprise encounter with Pikachu when you take a snapshot of one of your Pokémon! Surprise encounters will not occur when taking snapshots of wild Pokémon.
