Pokémon Go event Pokémon list: All costume Pokémon, including party hat Pokémon, flower crown Pokémon and every Pikachu costume explained

Event costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go are unique variations of certain Pokémon that can be captured while wearing special costumes. These costumes can range from a party hat to a deerstalker, and even a flower crown.

Costume Pokémon are typically introduced during in-game events, such as Community Days or holiday-themed events like Halloween. Each costume Pokémon is highly collectible, especially since they may also have shiny counterparts, just like regular Pokémon.

Pikachu Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Pikachu boasts the most extensive collection of costumes in Pokémon Go, ranging from various hats to special themed outfits. Some costumes, like the Fragment Hat Pikachu, have only been available during specific events, while others have appeared as photobombing surprises in GO Snapshot during special occasions.

Different Pikachu Costumes

Here are the various costumes Pikachu has worn:

Santa Hat: First appeared during the Holiday 2016 Event.
Party Hat (Purple): Released during Pokémon Day 2017.
Ash Hat (Original Cap): Available during the First Anniversary Event.
Witch Hat: Introduced during Halloween 2017.
Summer Hat: Debuted at the Second Anniversary Event.
Fragment Hat: Available for a limited time in October 2018.
Flower Crown: Released during Pokémon Day 2019.
Detective Hat: Part of the Detective Pikachu Celebration in May 2019.
Straw Hat: From the Kumamoto Prefecture Reconstruction Campaign in July 2019.
Mimikyu Costume: Available during Halloween 2019.
Winter Beanie: Released during the Holiday 2019 Event.
Clone Pikachu: Available during Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Red): Released during Pokémon Day 2020.
Libre Pikachu: Obtained by reaching a specific rank in the Go Battle League.
Flower Hat Pikachu: Introduced during the Spring Event 2020.
Safari Cap: Part of the Liverpool Safari Zone event in April 2020.
Charizard Cap: Released during the Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto.
Umbreon Cap: From the Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto.
Rayquaza Cap: Debuted in the Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn.
Lucario Cap: Available during the Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh.
Flying Pikachu: Featured in the Go Weekly Challenge: Skill in July 2020.
World Cap Pikachu: Available during the Spotlight Hour on October 6th.
Explorer Pikachu: Released during the Secrets of the Jungle event in December 2020.
Holiday Pikachu: Available during the Holiday 2020 Event.
New Year’s Hat Pikachu: Released during the 2021 New Year’s Event.
Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt Pikachu: A regional costume available in Okinawa, Japan.
Green (Berry) Shirt Pikachu: Available in Taipei, Taiwan as part of Pokémon Air Adventures.
Blue (Citrus) Shirt Pikachu: Available in Jeju Island, South Korea.

Raichu Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Similar to Pikachu, Raichu has a variety of costumes, but they cannot be found in the wild. To obtain a costume Raichu, you must evolve a costumed Pikachu.

Only the Straw Hat, Party Hat (Red), and Mimikyu Pikachu cannot evolve into Raichu, making it essential to catch various costumed Pikachu for collectors.

Raichu Costumes

Santa Hat: Evolve a Santa Hat Pikachu.
Party Hat (Purple): Evolve a Party Hat Pikachu.
Ash Hat: Evolve an Ash Hat Pikachu.
Witch Hat: Evolve a Witch Hat Pikachu.
Summer Hat: Evolve a Summer Hat Pikachu.
Fragment Hat: Evolve a Fragment Hat Pikachu.
Flower Crown: Evolve a Flower Crown Pikachu.
Detective Hat: Evolve a Detective Hat Pikachu.
Winter Beanie: Evolve a Winter Beanie Pikachu.
World Cap: Evolve a World Cap Pikachu.

Pichu Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Pichu also has a collection of costumes, which can only be obtained from specific eggs during their respective event periods. While typically found in 7km eggs, it’s advisable to check the event specifics for additional appearances.

Available Pichu Costumes

Santa Hat: From the Holiday 2016 Event.
Party Hat (Purple): From Pokémon Day 2018.
Ash Hat: From the First Anniversary Event.
Witch Hat: From Halloween 2017.
Summer Hat: From the Second Anniversary Event.
Flower Crown: From the Spring Event 2020.
New Year’s Hat: From the 2021 New Year’s Event.
Cherry Blossom: From the Spring into Spring event in April 2023.

Cherry Blossom Costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go

The Cherry Blossom costume was introduced during the Spring into Spring 2023 event. Pokémon with Cherry Blossom costumes can be evolved, allowing for fun transformations!

Available Cherry Blossom Costumes

Cherry Blossom Pichu: From the Spring into Spring 2023 event.
Cherry Blossom Pikachu: From the Spring into Spring 2023 event.
Cherry Blossom Raichu: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Pikachu.
Cherry Blossom Eevee: From the Spring into Spring 2023 event.
Cherry Blossom Vaporeon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee.
Cherry Blossom Jolteon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee.
Cherry Blossom Flareon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee.
Cherry Blossom Espeon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee during the day.
Cherry Blossom Umbreon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee at night.
Cherry Blossom Leafeon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee with a Mossy Lure.
Cherry Blossom Glaceon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee with a Glacial Lure.
Cherry Blossom Sylveon: Evolve a Cherry Blossom Eevee after earning 70 Buddy hearts.

Christmas Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Each year, Pokémon Go celebrates the holiday season with a special Christmas event, introducing a collection of event costume Pokémon.

Christmas Costumes

Santa Hat Pikachu: First appeared during the Holiday 2016 Event.
Winter Beanie Pikachu: From the Holiday 2019 Event.
Santa Hat Raichu: Evolve a Santa Hat Pikachu.
Winter Beanie Raichu: Evolve a Winter Beanie Pikachu.
Santa Hat Pichu: From the Holiday 2016 Event.
Holiday Pikachu: Available during the Holiday 2020 Event.
Holiday Hat Eevee: From the Holiday 2022 Event.
Holiday Hat Vaporeon: Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee.
Holiday Hat Jolteon: Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee.
Holiday Hat Flareon: Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee.
Holiday Hat Espeon: Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee during the day.
Holiday Hat Umbreon: Evolve Holiday Hat Eevee at night.

Día de Muertos Event Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go has celebrated the Día de Muertos event since 2020, with the first costume Pokémon introduced in 2022.

Costumes Released

Cempasúchil Crown Duskull: Available during the Día de Muertos event.
Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops: Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Duskull.
Cempasúchil Crown Dusknoir: Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Dusclops.
Cempasúchil Crown Cubone: From the Día de Muertos 2023 event.
Cempasúchil Crown Marowak: Evolve Cempasúchil Crown Cubone.

Fashion Week Event Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Fashion Week is a recurring event in Pokémon Go, celebrating fashion collaborations and introducing multiple Pokémon with stylish costumes.

Costumes Introduced

Bow Smoochum: From Fashion Week 2020.
Top Hat Kirlia: From Fashion Week 2020.
Top Hat Shinx: From Fashion Week 2020.
Backwards Cap Croagunk: From Fashion Week 2020.
Fashionable Butterfree: From Fashion Week 2021.
Fashionable Sneasel: From Fashion Week 2021.
Fashionable Blitzle: From Fashion Week 2021.
Bowler Hat Diglett: From Fashion Week 2022.
Bowler Hat Dugtrio: Evolve Bowler Hat Diglett.
Sunglasses Absol: From Fashion Week 2022.
Backwards Cap Toxicroak: Evolve Backwards Cap Croagunk.
Fashionable Dragonite: From Fashion Week 2023.
Fashionable Wooper: From Fashion Week 2023.
Fashionable Quagsire: Evolve Fashionable Wooper.

Flower Crown Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Flower crowns in Pokémon Go are represented as floral clips adorning various Pokémon. Notably, the Flower Crown Eevee can evolve into all its eeveelutions.

Flower Crown Costumes

Flower Crown Pikachu: First appeared during Pokémon Day 2019.
Flower Crown Raichu: Evolve a Flower Crown Pikachu.
Flower Crown Eevee: From Pokémon Day 2019.
Flower Crown Vaporeon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee.
Flower Crown Jolteon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee.
Flower Crown Flareon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee.
Flower Crown Espeon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee during the day.
Flower Crown Umbreon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee at night.
Flower Crown Leafeon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee with a Mossy Lure.
Flower Crown Glaceon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee with a Glacial Lure.
Flower Crown Sylveon: Evolve a Flower Crown Eevee after earning 70 Buddy hearts.

Go City Safari Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Go City Safari events are smaller, location-specific events where exclusive costume Pokémon can be obtained. The first exclusive costume released was Explorer Hat Eevee.

Explorer Hat Eevee

This special Pokémon can only be obtained by attending a Go City Safari event and completing the associated special research quest.

Go Fest Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Go Fest is the annual celebration for Pokémon Go, featuring exclusive costume Pokémon released during the event.

Costumes from Go Fest

Meloetta hat Pikachu: Available during Go Fest 2021.
Pop Star Pikachu: Part of the special research quest during Go Fest 2021.
Rock Star Pikachu: Also part of the special research quest during Go Fest 2021.
Meloetta hat Gardevoir: From Go Fest 2021.
Meloetta hat Flygon: From Go Fest 2021.
Meloetta hat Galarian Ponyta: From Go Fest 2021.
Meloetta hat Galarian Zigzagoon: From Go Fest 2021.
Gracidea Flower Pikachu: Available during Go Fest 2022.
Cowboy Hat Snorlax: Exclusive to in-person Go Fest events in 2022.
Shaymin-inspired scarf Pikachu: From Go Fest 2022 Finale.

Halloween Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Halloween is a festive time for Pokémon Go, featuring numerous costume Pokémon themed for the occasion.

Costumes Released for Halloween

Shedinja-costumed Bulbasaur: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Cubone-costumed Charmander: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Yamask-costumed Squirtle: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Witch Hat Pikachu: From Halloween 2017.
Mimikyu Costume Pikachu: From Halloween 2019.
Witch Hat Raichu: Evolve a Witch Hat Pikachu.
Halloween Mischief Pikachu: Available during Halloween 2021.
Halloween Mischief Piplup: Available during Halloween 2021.
Halloween Mischief Drifblim: Available during Halloween 2021.
Spooky Festival Vulpix: From Halloween 2022.
Spooky Festival Ninetales: Evolve a Spooky Festival Vulpix.
Spooky Festival Gengar: From Halloween 2022.
Tricks and Treats Pikachu: Available during Halloween 2023.
Tricks and Treats Gengar: Available during Halloween 2023.

Kanto Starters Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

The beloved Kanto starters—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—have received various costume variations throughout their time in Pokémon Go.

Kanto Starter Costumes

Shedinja-costumed Bulbasaur: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Party Hat (Red) Bulbasaur: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Clone Venusaur: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Pikachu Visor Bulbasaur: From Go Fest 2020.
Cubone-costumed Charmander: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Party Hat (Red) Charmander: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Clone Charizard: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Sunglasses Squirtle: From Community Day in July 2018.
Yamask-costumed Squirtle: From the Halloween 2019 Event.
Party Hat (Red) Squirtle: From Pokémon Day 2020.

New Year Event Costumes in Pokémon Go

Each New Year brings the opportunity for new costume Pokémon in Pokémon Go, celebrating the festive spirit.

New Year Costumes

New Year’s Hat Pikachu: From the 2020 New Year’s Event.
New Year’s Hat Raichu: Evolve a New Year’s Hat Pikachu.
New Year Slowpoke: From the 2020 New Year’s Event.
New Year Slowbro: Evolve a New Year Slowpoke.
New Year Slowking: Evolve a New Year Slowpoke with a King’s Rock.
New Year’s Hat Pichu: From the 2021 New Year’s Event.
New Year’s Hat Hoothoot: From the 2021 New Year’s Event.

Party Hat Pokémon in Pokémon Go

The presence of party hat Pokémon is quite common in Pokémon Go, with over ten variations released so far, making them the most frequently occurring costume.

List of Party Hat Pokémon

Party Hat (Red) Bulbasaur: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Red) Charmander: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Red) Squirtle: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Red) Raichu: Evolve a Party Hat Pikachu.
Party Hat (Red) Gengar: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Red) Eevee: From Pokémon Day 2020.
Party Hat (Blue and Green) Raticate: From the Adventure Sync Hatchathon.
Party Hat (Blue and Green) Wobbuffet: From the Adventure Sync Hatchathon.

Visor Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Visor-themed Pokémon were first introduced during Go Fest 2020, showcasing a unique design reminiscent of those worn by event attendees.

Visor Pokémon List

Pikachu Visor Bulbasaur: From Go Fest 2020.
Pikachu Visor Charmander: From Go Fest 2020.
Pikachu Visor Squirtle: From Go Fest 2020.
Visor Slakoth: From the Slumbering Sands event in June 2024.
Visor Vigoroth: Evolve a Visor Slakoth.
Visor Slaking: Evolve a Visor Vigoroth.

Lucas and Dawn Hat Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Costumed Pokémon representing Lucas and Dawn hats were introduced during the BD and SP event to celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.