Detective Pikachu Celebration

The Detective Pikachu Celebration was an event that celebrates the release of the film Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.^[1]

Features

• Select Pokémon featured in the movie appeared in Raid Battles.
• Pokémon that appear in the movie showed up more frequently in the wild.
• Possible photobomb by a Pikachu in a detective hat.
• Double XP for catching Pokémon.

Featured Pokémon

The following Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild. Ludicolo was in the wild exclusively during this event.

#001 Bulbasaur	#004 Charmander	#006 Charizard	#007 Squirtle	#039 Jigglypuff
#054 Psyduck	#058 Growlithe	#104 Cubone	#108 Lickitung	#122 Mr. Mime
#136 Flareon	#143 Snorlax	#190 Aipom	#209 Snubbull	#272 Ludicolo
#294 Loudred

Moreover, these Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event.^[2]

#190 Aipom

#424 Ambipom

There was also a chance to be photobombed by Pikachu wearing a detective hat.

#025 Pikachu

#026 Raichu

The following Raid Bosses were available for a time of this event.

Pokémon	Raid Boss's CP	Max. Capture CP
1st Tier Raid Bosses
#054 Psyduck ( ? )	3,519 CP	632 CP 790 CP
#104 Cubone ( ? )	3,243 CP	582 CP 728 CP
#209 Snubbull ( ? )	3,723 CP	707 CP 884 CP
#270 Lotad ( ? )	2,020 CP	342 CP 427 CP
#403 Shinx ( ? )	2,873 CP	500 CP 625 CP
2nd Tier Raid Bosses
#103 Alolan Exeggutor	13,472 CP	1,722 CP 2,153 CP
#108 Lickitung	6,433 CP	806 CP 1,008 CP
#190 Aipom ( ? )	7,219 CP	770 CP 963 CP
#224 Octillery	11,233 CP	1,322 CP 1,653 CP
#303 Mawile ( ? )	9,008 CP	934 CP 1,167 CP
3rd Tier Raid Bosses
#026 Alolan Raichu ( ? )	16,848 CP	1,306 CP 1,633 CP
#059 Arcanine	19,534 CP	1,731 CP 2,164 CP
#068 Machamp	19,707 CP	1,746 CP 2,183 CP
#094 Gengar	21,207 CP	1,644 CP 2,055 CP
#136 Flareon	21,811 CP	1,730 CP 2,163 CP
4th Tier Raid Bosses
#006 Charizard	30,958 CP	1,651 CP 2,064 CP
#105 Alolan Marowak ( ? )	21,385 CP	1,048 CP 1,311 CP
#143 Snorlax	26,380 CP	1,843 CP 2,304 CP
#248 Tyranitar	37,599 CP	2,191 CP 2,739 CP

Field Research event tasks

There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event.

Task	Possible Rewards
Catch the Seed Pokémon that is seen walking in a river. (Bulbasaur)	Treecko
Catch the Water-type Pokémon carried in a backpack. (Psyduck)	Magikarp
Catch the Fire-type evolution of Eevee. (Flareon)	Arcanine
Catch 10 Jigglypuff, Aipom or Snubbull.	Ditto

Gallery

Detective Pikachu Hat

Detective Pikachu Shirt

Promotional video

References

Events

Nest migrations • Community Days • Safari Zones • Limited Researches • Special Raid Challenges • Special Raid Events • Incense Days • Legendary Raid Hours • Pokémon Spotlight Hours

Fall

Halloween • Daily Bonus Celebration • Lapras Event • Thanksgiving • Holiday

Winter

Valentine's Day • Pokémon Day • Snorlax Event

Spring

Water Festival • Eggstravaganza • Golden Week • Grass Weekend • Adventure Week • Solstice Week

Summer

Pikachu Meet & Greet • 1st Anniversary • Pokémon GO Fest • Chester Heritage Festival • Pikachu Outbreak (Park • Stadium) • Pokémon World Championships 2017

Fall

Equinox • Halloween • Week in Korea • Global Catch Challenge • Holiday

Winter

Hoenn Pokémon Eggs • Hoenn Celebration • Valentine's Day • Lunar New Year • Pokémon Day • Legendary Week

Spring

Eggstravaganza • April Fools' Day • Kanto Celebration • Earth Day • Battle Showdown • Adventure Week

Summer

Water Festival • Global Challenge • 2nd Anniversary • Pokémon GO Fest • Special Trading Event • Johto Festival • Ultra Bonus Event • Week in Korea

Fall

Psychic Spectacular • Female Day • Halloween • Ingress Prime Celebration • Stardust Blast • Hatchathon • Let's Go Celebration • Holiday

Winter

Hatchathon • Hoenn Celebration • Lunar New Year • Valentine's Day • Pokémon Day • Battle Showdown

Spring

Equinox • Bug Out • Eggstravaganza • Earth Day • Detective Pikachu Celebration‎‎ • Extraordinary Raid Week‎‎ • Summer Snooze • Adventure Week

Summer

Pokémon GO Fest • Global Challenge • 3rd Anniversary • Straw Hat Pikachu • Team GO Rocket Disruption • Gift Event • Water Festival • Ultra Bonus Event (Johto Journey • Global Challenge, Global Hatches • A Unova Unveiling)

Fall

World Tourism Day • Stardust Blast • Halloween • A Colossal Discovery • Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption • Supereffective Week • Friend Fest • Evolution Event • December 2019 Community Day • Holiday

Winter

Hatchathon • Lunar New Year • Sinnoh Celebration • Valentine's Day • Pokémon Day • Team GO Rocket Global Take-over • GO Battle League Season 1 Launch Celebration

Spring

A Drive to Investigate • Psychic Spectacular • Tricky Pokémon • Spring Event • Incense Day: Type Shuffle • Buddy Up • Throwback Challenge 2020 (Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Champion) • Incense Day: Water and Dark Type

Summer

Summer Solstice • Bug Out 2020 • 4th Anniversary • Team GO Rocket Event • Summer event • Pokémon GO Fest