How to get Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?
The fan-favorite Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO is returning to the game for the upcoming GO Wild Area: Global event, giving players the chance to add this stylish Pikachu variant to their collection. Here’s everything you need to know about how to get Pikachu Rock Star and whether you can encounter its shiny form.
The GO Wild Area: Global event will take place from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, November 24, 2024, between 10:00 am and 6:15 pm local time. During this event, ticket holders will have exclusive opportunities to encounter Pikachu Rock Star and Pikachu Pop Star, which haven’t been globally available since 2021.
How to encounter Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO
To get Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO during the event, players must purchase a GO Wild Area: Global ticket, priced at $11.99 in the in-game shop. Here’s how to purchase the ticket:
- Open Pokemon GO on your mobile device.
- Tap the Poke Ball menu icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Shop icon.
- Scroll down and tap on the GO Wild Area: Global ticket.
With this ticket, you’ll gain access to an exclusive Special Research storyline that lets you choose between two paths: Electric or Poison. Choosing the Poison path will reward you with an encounter with Pikachu Rock Star, alongside other Poison-themed bonuses, including an encounter with Dynamax Toxtricity (Low Key Form) and the Poison Pro medal upon completion of the storyline.
Additionally, completing the Special Research will grant players special bonuses lasting from Monday, November 25, through Friday, November 29.
Additional ways to get Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO
If you are looking for more ways to encounter Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO beyond the Special Research, here are a few options available to ticket holders during the event:
- Collection challenges: Completing specific event challenges may reward you with an encounter with Pikachu Rock Star or Pikachu Pop Star.
- GO Snapshot: Taking a GO Snapshot during the event might give you a surprise encounter with one of these Pikachu variants.
- Trading: If a friend has a spare Pikachu Rock Star, you can also try trading with them. Note that trading requires both players to be within close proximity, and a Shiny trade requires one of your daily special trades.
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Can Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO be Shiny?
Yes, for the first time, Pikachu Rock Star in Pokemon GO will be available in its Shiny form during this event. Players with a GO Wild Area: Global ticket will have the chance to encounter Shiny Pikachu Rock Star as well as a Shiny Pikachu Pop Star, making this event an exciting opportunity for shiny collectors.
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The GO Wild Area: Global event is a rare opportunity to catch Pikachu Rock Star and Pikachu Pop Star while possibly encountering their Shiny versions. Don’t miss out on this stylish event if you are looking to add these exclusive Pikachu variants to your Pokemon GO collection.
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