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Festival of Lights 2026 | Saree & Kurta Pikachu
Pikachu wearing a saree or kurta (Special Background varies by route)
India-exclusive. Background conditions differ for raids, timed wild encounters, and branched Timed Research.
How to obtain each reward
- Location
- Across India
- Starts
- 2026-11-06
- On-site acquisition deadline
- 2026-11-08
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Raids: possible Special Background
Catch saree or kurta Pikachu in eligible raids in India on Nov 6–8. Neither a Special Background nor Shiny is guaranteed.
Starts: 2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
Sparkle O’Clock wild encounters: possible background
In India on Nov 6–8, watch for five-minute wild spawns starting at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. Saree and kurta Pikachu may have Special Backgrounds.
Starts: 2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
Branched Timed Research: background reward
India-exclusive branched Timed Research is available from Nov 1 at 6:00 a.m. Complete it to encounter Pikachu wearing your chosen saree or kurta with a Special Background. The official final deadline has not been specified.
Starts: 2026-11-01
Official announcement
Unofficial fan site. Confirm participation and deadlines on official sources and in-game. Unannounced end dates do not mean unlimited availability.