Pokemon GO Captain Pikachu Timed Research: How to Unlock, Rewards & More

Pokemon GO has introduced a special Captain Pikachu Timed Research event to celebrate the new Pokémon anime series. This limited-time quests gives trainers the chance to add the rare Captain Pikachu to their collection. This quick guide will show you all about Pokemon GO Captain Pikachu Timed Research, including how to unlcok it, the tasks, and all rewards available!

How to Unlock Captain Pikachu Timed Research in Pokemon GO

To access the research, players need to enter the promo code CAPTAINPIKACHU in the Pokemon GO Web Store. Once unlocked, you can complete a few simple tasks for rewards leading up to a guaranteed Captain Pikachu encounter.

Use these steps to unlock the Captain Pikachu Timed Research with the special code:

• Open the Pokémon Go app and tap the PokéBall menu
• Select the Shop and scroll down to Promos
• Enter the code CAPTAINPIKACHU and tap Apply
• Close and reopen the app to see the new Timed Research

Once unlocked, the quest line will appear in Special Research with an expiration date by March 13th, 2024 at 11:59 PM local time.

Tasks and Rewards for Captain Pikachu Timed Research in Pokemon GO

The Timed Research has four simple tasks trainers can complete by just playing Pokemon GO as normal:

• Explore 3 km for 30 Poké Balls
• Catch 20 Pokemon for 5 Razz Berries
• Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms for 3 Revives
• Reward Encounter: Captain Pikachu

Additional rewards include 5,000 XP and 2,500 Stardust when you complete all tasks. With under a week to finish, trainers should have no problem adding this rare Pikachu to their roster.

What Is Captain Pikachu?

Captain Pikachu wears Ash Ketchum's signature cap in the new Pokemon Horizons. This iconic costume makes Pikachu extra special for fans of the long-running show. Players excited to have this unique Pikachu can now get one easily in Pokemon Go.

Catching Captain Pikachu is a great way for Pokemon GO players to celebrate the new anime series. Just don't forget to enter the code for this exciting limited-time event before time runs out!