event
Festival of Lights
Starts 6 Nov 2026, 10:00Ends 8 Nov 2026, 20:00
The Festival of Lights returns to Pokémon GO for Trainers in India, bringing back Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta — both in raids, both able to be Shiny, and both with a chance of a Special Background. Sparkle O'Clock boosts spawns for five minutes at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. — Charmander, Chinchou, Mareep, Camerupt, Litwick, Lampent, Morelull and Tadbulb, alongside both Pikachu. Lure Modules attract the same line-up, and Branched Timed Research awards XP, Stardust, stickers and an encounter with a saree or kurta Pikachu with a Special Background.
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BONUSES
Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta in raids, both able to be Shiny
Sparkle O'Clock: five minutes of boosted spawns at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Lure Modules attract the event's Pokémon
Branched Timed Research: an encounter with a saree or kurta Pikachu with a Special Background