Pikachu Goes to Space: ESA x Pokémon GO Mission

The European Space Agency and Pokémon Company joined forces for a special celebration called World Space Week 2026. This partnership created a cool opportunity for gamers to search for a special version of Pikachu known as Astronaut Pikachu within the Pokémon GO app. The electric mouse spent 67 days circling Earth in orbit before returning home, which made its comeback feel extra special. Fans were excited to see how this crossover would blend real-world exploration with digital gaming adventures.

The limited-time hunt closes on October 10, 2026, and all collected items must be claimed by Monday evening, October 12, 2026. After that deadline passes, the rewards disappear forever. However, the adventure doesn't end there—new events and research challenges will continue until April 30, 2027, keeping the excitement alive for everyone who loves space and technology.

To take part, players must visit various science and space museums scattered across Europe. Key stops include London's Science Museum, Toulouse's Cité de l'espace, Nuremberg's Deutsches Museum, Valencia's Museu de les Ciències, Noordwijk's Space Expo, and Belgium's Euro Space Center. At each site, hunters can join one-star raids and tackle timed research missions themed around space exploration. These locations turn ordinary museum visits into interactive quests where catching rare creatures becomes a real-world challenge.

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