World Space Week 2026
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Time and Date
Sunday, October 4, at 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debut
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event! You might find one in raids or in Timed Research.
Astronaut 
Pikachu
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
- Astronaut Pikachu
✨ If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research
Free Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event. Complete the research tasks to earn an encounter with Astronaut Pikachu and more!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
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