If you want Shiny Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO, this article will help you do just that. Pokemon GO is celebrating the Festival of Colors 2025 with the debut of Kurta Pikachu, a special costumed variant of the iconic mascot. Starting at
10 AM IST on March 13, 2025
, this exclusive Pikachu will be available
until 8 PM IST on March 17, 2025
. Trainers worldwide will have a limited time to capture this festive version.
If you’re wondering how to get Shiny Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO, this guide has you covered.
How to get Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO
You will need to maximize your encounters with this costumed critter to increase your chances of getting a Shiny Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO. There are
two main ways
to obtain Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO:
1.
One-Star Raids
2.
Trading
1. Catching Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO one-star raids
Kurta Pikachu will appear as a
one-star raid boss
throughout the event. Here’s what you need to know:
•
In India
: Players can find and battle Kurta Pikachu in Gyms hosting these special raids. Trainers can use
Remote Raid Passes
or
in-person battles
to participate.
•
Outside India
: Trainers outside India must rely on
remote raids
. They can join through
Pokemon GO raid apps
or
friend invitations from Indian players
.
Kurta Pikachu Raid Boss Stats
| CP (Combat Power) | Value |
|---|---|
| Raid Boss CP | 3,277 |
| Catch CP (Level 20, No Weather Boost) | 536 |
| Catch CP (Level 25, Rainy Weather Boost) | 670 |
2. Trading for Kurta Pikachu
If you
miss a raid
, you can still obtain Kurta Pikachu via
trading
:
• A friend who has caught Kurta Pikachu can trade it to you.
• This will count as a
Special Trade
, meaning it
requires more Stardust
and can be done
only once per day
with a friend.
• You must be within the
trading range
to complete the exchange.
Can you get Shiny Kurta Pikachu in Pokemon GO?
Yes!
in Pokemon GO, but it’s extremely rare.
• The
shiny odds
for this event are approximately
1 in 512
encounters.
• If you’re determined to get one,
participate in multiple raids
or
trade with a lucky friend
who has found one.
Also read: How to get Bruxish in Pokemon GO and can it be shiny?
Kurta Pikachu won’t be around for long, so
start raiding and trading
before the event ends!
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