The Festival of Lights is coming back to Pokémon GO! For this year’s celebrations—exclusive to Trainers in India—get ready for the return of Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta!
Festival of Lights
Friday, November 6, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Pikachu wearing a saree*
Pikachu wearing a kurta*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a Special Background!
Sparkle O’Clock
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild for five minutes at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m, and 7:30 p.m.
Charmander*
Pikachu wearing a saree with chance of Special Background*
Pikachu wearing a kurta with chance of Special Background*
Chinchou*
Mareep*
Camerupt*
Litwick*
Lampent*
Morelull*
Tadbulb*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Increased Lure Module Encounters
Lure Modules are more likely to attract the following event-themed Pokémon.
Charmander*
Chinchou*
Mareep*
Camerupt*
Litwick*
Lampent*
Morelull*
Tadbulb*
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research
Complete Branched Timed Research that awards XP, Stardust, stickers featuring Pikachu wearing a saree or Pikachu wearing a kurta, and an encounter with Pikachu wearing a saree* with a Special Background or Pikachu wearing a kurta* with a Special Background. The Timed Research will be available from Sunday, November 1, at 6:00 a.m.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Collection Challenge
Complete Collection Challenges by catching event–themed Pokémon to receive XP and Stardust.
Event Bonuses
- 3× Lure Module duration.
- Receive stickers featuring Pikachu wearing a saree or Pikachu wearing a kurta when spinning PokéStops.
- Some event-themed Pokémon will also glow.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
